Downtown Networking Tailgate
DOWNTOWN NETWORKING TAILGATE
Thank you to all who came to our 2nd Annual Downtown Networking Tailgate on September 22, 2022, in downtown Detroit at the One Campus Martius building!
Young professionals from over 20 different companies in and around Detroit, participated in this unique networking event. All who attended took in the incredible view, enjoyed delicious food and drink, made new connections, and learned more about DRDFS!
We had ten DRDFS Next Level Scholar Alumni join us from seven different colleges to share their stories and explain how DRDFS made a difference in their lives. We are so proud of all they have accomplished and thank them for taking the time to share their stories.
We also want to thank our sponsors. On behalf of all of our students, we appreciate your support!
If you missed it this year, please save the date for next year. We will be having our 3rd Annual Downtown Networking Tailgate on Thursday, September 21, 2023, from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
As we draw closer to the event we will have information regarding tickets and sponsorships. In the meantime, contact Christa Alessandri-Howley at calessandri-howley@drdfs.org if you have any questions.
Check out highlights from our 2021 event.
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.