Celebration Luncheon
12TH ANNUAL CELEBRATION LUNCHEON
Wednesday, March 5, 2025, 11:00 a.m.- 1:30 p.m.
University of Detroit Mercy
Join Detroit Regional Dollars for Scholars (DRDFS) for our 12th Annual Celebration Luncheon on March 5, 2025, at the University of Detroit Mercy. This inspiring fundraiser supports the Next Level Scholars Program, empowering students from 16 Metro Detroit high schools with leadership workshops, SAT prep, college visits, scholarships, and more.
For 35 years, DRDFS has provided resources to help students overcome barriers to post-secondary success. Celebrate the achievements of our Next Level Scholars, Class of 2025, and help raise essential funds to inspire and support future scholars!
TICKETS
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SPONSORSHIPS
> Click here to view the Celebration Luncheon Sponsorship Packet
> Click here to submit your sponsorship payment online
-Sponsor packages include tickets.
-Please contact Megan LaCross at mlacross@drdfs.org if you have any questions.
Detroit Regional Dollars for Scholars is proud to partner with MCAN to work toward the shared goal of 60% college attainment by 2030.
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“I grew up without a clue of what I wanted to do, or where I wanted to go in life, until I had the opportunity to join Dollars for Scholars my sophomore year of high school. From visiting campuses, to SAT prep, the guidance I received from the program changed my entire outlook.
“From college tours to financial aid, Dollars for Scholars has greatly impacted my path to higher education. As a first generation college student, deciding where I would want to continue my education and figuring out how I would get there was a difficult process. My family and I lacked the time and transportation necessary to visit schools, and this limited me in figuring out my future.
“When joining Dollars for Scholars, I was eager to visit colleges and earn scholarship money. Being able to look at all the different schools with other students I could relate to was so reassuring. Dollars for Scholars was able to answer my questions about the ins & outs of post-secondary education, as well assist me with applications. This extra help was so motivating.
“Detroit Regional Dollars for Scholars is a life-changing program. Before high school, I was going down a path that if most kids took, they’d end up either dropping out of school or going to jail. Detroit Regional Dollars for Scholars helped inspire me to get on a better path by showing me how to prepare for college. Hearing other students’ stories made me feel like I could be successful both in high school and post-secondary education.