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At the 13th Annual Celebration Luncheon, Taylor Smith took the stage as a powerful example of what’s possible when students are given the support, guidance, and opportunity to succeed. A senior at Clintondale High School and a member of the Detroit Regional Dollars...

Blog post written by DRDFS Communications Manager, Brooklynn Lambert  When people think about educational nonprofits, they often think about scholarships. A check awarded. A tuition bill reduced. A financial gap closed. At Detroit Regional Dollars for Scholars,...

Blog post written by DRDFS Communications Manager, Brooklynn Lambert  January has a way of making everything feel louder. New semesters. New expectations. New pressure to “start fresh” and somehow have it all figured out. For many students, this time of year comes...

As we close out 2025, we want to pause and share our sincere gratitude with the people who make our work possible. To our donors and supporters – thank you for investing in our DRDFS scholars. Because of your belief in Detroit Regional Dollars for Scholars, our...

Blog written by DRDFS Awards Manager, Erin Talbot Each November, during National Scholarship Month, we celebrate the impact of scholarships. Scholarships don’t just help students pay for college, they change their trajectories. At Detroit Regional Dollars for...

The school year has officially begun, and whether you’re a high school senior preparing for college applications or a first-year college student stepping onto campus for the first time, fall semester is a crucial time. Fall is more than pumpkin patches and...

It’s that time of year again! The school year is right around the corner and it’s moving whether you’re ready or not. The good news? You get to decide how you show up for it. No matter what last year looked like, this is your reset button.  The first few weeks are...

As we wrap up the 2024-2025 programming year, we’re feeling deeply grateful – for the milestones we’ve hit, the moments we’ve shared, and the momentum we’re taking into next school year. This year was all about growth, connection, and purpose. Together with our...

Each spring, thousands of high school seniors across Southeast Michigan celebrate a major milestone: deciding where they’ll go next—whether it’s a four-year university, community college, or a skilled trade program. But between graduation and the first day of class,...

When 17-year-old Joseph Emmanuel stepped onto the stage at the Detroit Regional Dollars for Scholars’ (DRDFS) 12th Annual Celebration Luncheon, he felt a buzz of energy in the room. It was a full house at the University of Detroit Mercy with educators, supporters, and...