Detroit Children's Fund

On Saturday, May 4th nearly 400 supporters gathered at the General Motors Design Center for the Detroit Children's Fund 6th Annual Dinner!! Thanks to the generosity of our sponsors, more than $1 million was raised in support of our mission to ensure that more students in Detroit have access to the quality education they deserve.

Today we honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. His timeless words, leadership, and commitment to change continue to guide us as we strive for equality and equity. Today, we celebrate his life and the enduring impact of his dream. #HappyMLKDay

As we honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., please consider joining us on Wednesday, January 17, 2024 at 5:00PM for our 2nd Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Legacy Town Hall event featuring keynote speaker, Carol A. Goss. To RSVP, please visit this link: https://bit.ly/3RfqHQQ We hope to see you there!

We know a quality education starts with a great teacher in the classroom. That is why Detroit Children’s Fund is proud to support innovative pipeline programs that bring qualified teachers to Detroit schools. To date, DCF has placed more than 350 teachers in the classrooms of more than 20,000 Detroit public school students.

DCF is proud to support The Compact, a college and career readiness program designed to support students as they make the transition from high school to postsecondary education. The goal of the program is to increase the number of Detroit high school students who enter and complete postsecondary education. Through The Compact, college advisors are assigned to high-need schools to help students identify their postsecondary options, apply to best-fit schools, complete the FAFSA, secure financial aid, and enroll in college. Look at how The Compact has impacted our students of Detroit!

Please join us in welcoming Dr. Irma Hamilton as DCF’s new Director of Programs and Partnerships! In this role, Dr. Hamilton will work alongside our school partners to support Detroit students by removing barriers and providing equity and access to pathways of opportunity for their educational success. Irma, originally from Detroit, has a wealth of experience in education and administration. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Social Science from Northern Michigan University, a Master's degree in Learning Disabilities and Reading from the University of Detroit, a Master's degree in Guidance and Counseling, and a Doctorate degree in Educational Administration from Wayne State University. Before joining the DCF team, Dr. Hamilton held several impactful positions in the field of education. Her roles have included teacher, department head, assistant principal, principal, Supervisor of Secondary Education and Director of Education for the Detroit Zoological Society. Additionally, she served as an Adjunct Professor at Wayne State University and Concordia University. Her most recent position was Outreach Specialist for the Office of K-12 Outreach in the College of Education at Michigan State University. Dr. Hamilton has received numerous awards, including but not limited to the Distinguished Service Award from the Detroit City Council for services as principal of Detroit Renaissance High School from 1993-2002, and Principal of the Year Award from the Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals. As principal of Renaissance High School, the school received the Michigan Blue Ribbon and was cited in Activity Magazine for “having higher ACT scores than any other big-city, predominately African American high school in the nation.” Dr. Hamilton is passionate about education and has been a keynote speaker and presenter at many conferences. Dr. Hamilton enjoys family gatherings, reading, traveling, singing in her church choir, and also playing with her fur baby, Princess. Her strong faith in God keeps the smile on her face and the pep in her step!

October is Principal Appreciation Month! Join us in celebrating the leaders who inspire excellence, nurture growth, and make our schools vibrant learning communities. Your dedication shapes futures! Tag your favorite principal!