Detroit Regional Dollars for Scholars 2021-2022 Impact Report

As we reflect on this past year, we are thankful to all of you who have furthered our mission to empower and support students to achieve post-secondary success. With your help, we welcomed our 15th partner high school and will begin working with our newest students, the Class of 2025, in the coming weeks. We also added a second transition coach to better support our seniors as they progress from high school to the first year of post-secondary education and expanded our alumni programing to ensure their persistence toward a degree or certification. Throughout this year filled with growth, our students continue to succeed at rates that surpass their peers statewide.

We are now supporting over 400 students within our high school program and over 650 alumni annually. Our program provides campus visits, SAT prep, FAFSA workshops and networking, leadership and financial skill-building for those in high school along with dedicated coaching and networking opportunities to our alumni who are furthering their education. As always, we have been dedicated to measuring our impact to ensure students are benefiting from our work and we are listening to their needs. Because of this, we have stretched, innovated and continued to make adjustments to how we deliver programming and support.

Besides continuing to provide students with the resources and support they need to achieve postsecondary success, this year we took the time to plan for the future. Realizing that our organization is at a

pivotal moment of expansion, we developed a strategic plan to ensure that we had the structure and resources in place to achieve our long-term goal of partnering with 25 schools and serving 1,000 students each year while sustaining the level of quality and impact we have enjoyed to date. We also refined our mission and developed a vision along with long-term goals and objectives that focus on key initiatives which will enable our growth and allow more students to achieve their dreams of post-secondary success.

We are so honored to have a team of supporters and advocates that are committed to the students of Southeast Michigan. As a member of that team, thank you for helping our students succeed. We hope you are proud of all the accomplishments we have made in 2022 because of your support.

A LETTER FROM OUR PRESIDENT & EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

William C. Young Board of Directors, President Christa M. Funk Executive Director

LEADERSHIP AND VOLUNTEERS

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

William C. Young

President

Frank Zolenski Vice President

Avery Heningburg VP of High School Fundraising Harold Dubrowsky Treasurer

John Camp Secretary

Dante Burchi Christa Funk Erick Hosner William Kingsley Caroline Sanders Hon. Kurtis T. Wilder (ret.)

EXECUTIVE ADVISORY

Ron Acho

Angela Aufdemberge

Erica Battle

Grant Beard

John Carter

Armando Cavazos

Michael DePoli

Eugene Gargaro, Jr. Ryan Giacolone

Leo Gonzalez

Mary-Catherine Harrison

Josie Hunwick

Jeff Judge

Bruce Kahn Michael Khoury

Matthew Knezek

Ann Kramer

Derrick Kuzak

Doron Levin

BOARD

Brenda McKinney

William Morrow

Stephen Nabors Michael Plotzke David Provost David Rutledge Thomas Schellenberg Todd Sinclair Paul W. Smith Peter Treboldi Amb. Ronald Weiser Judith Wollack Andy Zaleski

DOLLARS FOR SCHOLARS STAFF

Marketea Abbott Post-Secondary Transition Coach Christa Alessandri-Howley Communications & Development Director Marissa D’Angelo

Next Level Scholars Program Manager Christa Funk Executive Director Devon Hall Post-Secondary Coach Jill Marecki

Next Level Scholars Program Director Erin Talbot Awards and Alumni Manager

Robert Tscherniwetz Operations Specialist

Grace Verhines Executive Assistant

NEXT LEVEL SCHOLARS PROGRAM ADVISERS

BERKLEY HIGH SCHOOL Christina Belsky Hillary Tye

CENTER LINE HIGH SCHOOL

Audrey Kary

CLINTONDALE HIGH SCHOOL Courtney Carroll

COMMUNICATIONS & MEDIA ARTS HIGH SCHOOL Kimberly Frederick Patricia Hudson-Johnson

DETROIT CRISTO REY HIGH SCHOOL Maria Rangel

HENRY FORD II HIGH SCHOOL Matt Joseph

IDA HIGH SCHOOL Scott LaRoy Chris Leonard

LINCOLN HIGH SCHOOL Brandi Huff

MADISON HIGH SCHOOL Cheyenne Serrato

MASON HIGH SCHOOL Steve Bowers

MELVINDALE HIGH SCHOOL Xochitl Cossyleon Erin Goodreau

REDFORD UNION HIGH SCHOOL Ashley Capaldi Asha Shaw

ROMULUS HIGH SCHOOL Thalia Swint

STEVENSON HIGH SCHOOL Kelli McCloud

YPSILANTI COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL Amber Berryman

PROGRAM IMPACT

Visit our home page at drdfs.org to view these data points as they change over time.

Berkley HS Oakland County

Center Line HS Macomb County

Clintondale HS Macomb County

Communication & Media Arts HS Wayne County

Detroit Cristo Rey HS Wayne County Henry Ford II HS Macomb County

Ida HS Monroe County Lincoln HS Washtenaw County Madison HS Oakland County Mason HS Monroe County Melvindale HS Wayne County Redford Union HS Wayne County Romulus HS Wayne County Stevenson HS Macomb County

Ypsilanti Community HS Washtenaw County

EXPLORE POSTSECONDARY OPTIONS

Through virtual or in-person campus tours and speaking to admissions and alumni, students not only gain a sense of belonging, they also start to determine what they are looking for in a post-secondary education.

STRENGTHEN FINANCIAL KNOWLEDGE

FAFSA workshops and financial literacy programming inform and prepare students for the financial commitment of post-secondary education.

networking, socialemotional

INSPIRE NEXT LEVEL SCHOLARS PROGRAM BREAKING DOWN BARRIERS & UNLOCKING OPPORTUNITIES: OUR SUCCESS MODEL 6

focused 4 IN-PERSON & 3 VIRTUAL CAMPUS VISITS IN THE 2021 - 2022 SCHOOL YEA R 2 VIRTUAL SAT PREP SESSIONS 2 LEADERSHIP & SKILL-BUILDING WORKSHOP S IN THE 2021 - 2022 SCHOOL YEA R 400+ ROUNDS OF ADVISING 300 HOURS OF 1:1 COACHING IN THE 2021 - 2022 SCHOOL YEA R

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BUILD A POST-SECONDARY LIST

Working with their Transitional Coach to understand post-secondary opportunities, students build a list of options including a mix of “Reach, Match and Safety” choices.

PREPARE

We work with the Next Level Scholars to break down the academic, socialemotional and financial barriers to access postsecondary education.

APPLY TO POST-SECONDARY INSTITUTIONS

Coaches encourage, guide and assist students through the application process and hold them accountable for meeting deadlines to achieve their goals.

STRENGTHEN THE

ACADEMIC CONNECTION

Though one-on-one and on-demand tutoring through Tutor.com and SAT Preparation, students receive academic support to strengthen their academic standing. On average, students feel more confident after tutoring sessions and gain about 100 points on the SAT after participating in prep courses.

DECIDE AND ENROLL

Working with their Transition Coaches, students are able to determine the best post-secondary fit from an academic, financial and social perspective. Once the decision is made, we celebrated with them at Suited for Success, where each student announces their post-secondary decision.

EARN THE DRDFS SCHOLARSHIP

Upon completing the program and graduating high school, each student receives a $4,000 scholarship to help ease the cost of higher education.

Over the past year, the Next Level Scholars Program has continued to proactively meet the needs of our students. Our high school program model inspires and prepares student to successfully transition to their chosen post-secondary path.

NEXT LEVEL SCHOLARS ALUMNI

CONTINUED SUPPORT FOR POST-SECONDARY SUCCESS

ENROLL

Our coaches continue working with the students after they graduate high school to ensure that they enroll and attend their post-secondary program

COACHING & SUPPORT

One-on-one coaching and support is provided to alumni to address any transition concerns they may have.

ENDLESS

OPPORTUNITIES

Transition workshops, career preparation events and networking opportunities continue to prepare Alumni for success once they earn their degree.

SUMMER CHECKLIST

A summer checklist is used by alumni to ensure that enrollment tasks are complete.

ALUMNI

CHECK-INS

Periodic check-ins ensure that alumni enroll and attend their program in the fall.

CONTINUED

SUPPORT

Continued support and guidance is available throughout the rest of students’ post-secondary journey.

PERSONALIZED

SUPPORT

Alumni are given one-onone personalized transition support through the first year of their postsecondary program to ensure success.

ENGAGE

We stay engaged with our Next Level Scholars Alumni to give them the support and coaching they need to persist and achieve their postsecondary goals.

EMERGENCY ALUMNI

FUND

An Alumni Emergency Fund is available to prevent students from unenrolling due to unexpected financial hardships.

EARN

Next Level Scholar Alumni successfully earn their degree or certification!

The goal of the Next Level Scholars is to help our students persist in postsecondary education. We are dedicated to providing the support, access and resources our students need to achieve post-secondary success.

“Having someone to check on me regularly was helpful. During the times when school got overwhelming or I was confused about how to move forward about something in school, it was refreshing to have someone to talk to about it as well as get advice about being a college student in general.”

— Selina M.

“By working with a Coach, I improved my skills around studying and getting my work done on time and keeping my grades on point.”

— Onyinyechi

O.

“What had been the most helpful part about working with my Post-Secondary Transition Coach throughout college would be that they provide me with a support system and any form of help needed to help me when I need them the most.”

— Taliyah W.

FIGHTING SUMMER MELT

Once NLS students graduate from high school and embark on their post-secondary education, DRDFS supports them to ensure that they persist and earn their degree or certificate. Our Transition Coaches have become an important part of achieving this goal.

This summer, our Transition Coaches, Devon Hall and Marketea Abbott, as well as Elijah Daniels, our summer intern and program alumni, worked with students to ensure that they did not experience “Summer Melt,” the phenomenon where students who were committed to post-secondary education do not show up to their program in the fall.

According to the National College Attainment Network (NCAN), every year, approximately 10-40% of high school students experience summer melt. Often it is not because students do not want to go, rather, they do not have the resources and are overwhelmed by the complexity of the enrollment and financial aid process.

Our coaches worked diligently with our students to prepare them for the academic, social, and financial challenges that may prevent them from following through on their enrollment plans. As a result, we increased last year’s enrollment by 4% while, according to the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center, the nation experienced a continued enrollment decline of 4.7%. With ongoing coaching support, we anticipate that our enrollment numbers will continue to improve.

POP-UP CELEBRATIONS:

CHECKING IN WITH THE CLASS OF 2021

This past summer, Coach Marketea went out to meet with the Class of 2021 students for Pop-Up Celebrations. While she had been engaging with them electronically throughout the school year, the purpose of the Celebration was to connect in-person to celebrate the completion of their first year of postsecondary education and, if needed, to provide support and counsel to ensure their on-going education.

Alyssa completed her first year at Ferris State University. She appreciates DRDFS’s coaching because of the confidence and boost it gave her to get involved on campus. This past year, she had all A’s, joined a sorority, became the philanthropy chair, and joined the cheer team, all while working the night shift as a certified nursing assistant.

Emily is passionate about cosmetology and making others feel beautiful. Last year, she took a gap year to work in order to earn and save for tuition. After a lot of long days and nights working, Emily was proud to announce that between her DRDFS scholarship and her earnings, she will be able to cover all of her tuition at the Douglas J. Aveda Institute where she will begin this fall.

Reflecting on the pop-ups, Marketea said “I think the main thing that was reoccurring and so clear about the students, is that they are not just going to school and defying the odds stacked against them… they are thriving and truly rising to the top on all of their campuses! They are working and active on campus. They are putting their best foot forward and it makes me so happy to have been a part of their journey.”

After evaluating the students’ responses, Devon crafted a series of original webinars specifically created to address their concerns.

Academic, social, cultural, financial and emotional transitions and ways to handle them, were addressed. She gave students tips and hints to improve study habits. One of the webinars reviewed financial aid deadlines as well as scholarship literacy. Devon also taught and encouraged the students to advocate for themselves and to be mindful of their mental and emotional well-being.

Devon’s webinars armed our Next Level Scholar students with the knowledge and tools to overcome any issues or concerns that would become barriers of their success. The webinars were well received by the students who appreciated the advice, lessons, and encouragement.

Brenden commutes to

College and is enrolled in summer classes while working at Amazon. He is currently pursuing a degree in Computer Information Systems although he is thinking about switching majors. His advice to other students was: “Don’t be afraid to make a change that is best for you.”

DRDFS CLASS OF 2022: SUMMER WEBINAR SERIES

Transition Coach Devon Hall was busy this summer creating webinars to discourage summer melt concerns for the Class of 2022 as they prepared for their postsecondary transition.

After graduation, Devon surveyed the students to understand what their biggest concerns were about heading off to college. Their responses included topics such as developing strong study skills, finding additional scholarships and grants to pay for school, financial literacy, understanding the demands of post-secondary education, and physical, mental, and emotional health and wellness.

Besides encouraging the students to watch her webinars, Coach Devon worked with her students to complete additional tasks over the summer to prepare them for the fall. These included registering with DRDFS’s Alumni Network and filling out their Student Aid report. She rewarded those that fulfilled these tasks with a care package which included snacks, a planner, a Next Level Scholars water bottle, notebook and stress ball.

Wayne County Community

2021-2022 PROGRAM RECAP

SOPHOMORE YEAR

In fall of 2021, we had over 350 sophomores apply to the Next Level Scholars Program. We worked with the high school advisers to select the 140 who would become the Next Level Scholars Class of 2024. We were excited to have our newest partner, Communication & Media Arts High School, join our program.

SOPHOMORE ORIENTATION

On Wednesday, December 8, we visited our newest partner high school—Communication & Media Arts, for a brief orientation and welcome to the program. Students shared their goals for the year with the Next Level Scholars program—many of them used words like “success” and “growth” for what they hope to gain from participating in the program.

After a welcome and icebreaker with DRDFS, students heard from Jacqueline M. Baker on becoming a “Leader by Mistake.” Students then had the opportunity to learn more about EMU from their admissions team before heading out on a campus tour and enjoying lunch in the dining hall. After lunch, students came back together at the Student Center to hear from an alumni student panel and participated in an interactive financial literacy session. After an intense game of rock, paper, scissors, students ended the day hearing from a career panel, which provided students with the opportunity to hear from professionals from Ford, Barton Malow, Henry Ford Health and Campbell Marketing.

PROJECT RUNWAY AT EMU

On Monday, April 25, we welcomed 122 sophomores from our newest Next Level Scholars Class of 2024 to their first official event with the program—Project Runway at EMU!

“The Leader by Mistake session was the most helpful because I learned how to make a good first impression and how to start a conversation.” — Osvaldo, Melvindale High School

“The campus tour was helpful because it helped me picture myself at this college and it gave me a sense of the community here.“ — Zaniah, Communication & Media Arts High School

JUNIOR YEAR

EASTERN UNIVERSITY CAMPUS VISIT

On Wednesday, September 29, juniors in the Next Level Scholars program visited Eastern Michigan University in Ypsilanti, Michigan for our first in-person student event since March 2020! Students joined DRDFS staff in the auditorium to reconnect and heard a presentation from EMU Admissions. Afterwards, the groups went on a campus walking tour. DRDFS Staff also planned a virtual options for students that were unable to attend the trip in person.

“Thank you so much! I really am grateful that we get to do these kind of field trips. It really helps us explore what is out there.”

— Aneta, Madison High School

UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT MERCY CAMPUS VISIT

On Monday, May 16 and Tuesday May 17, sophomores and juniors from the Next Level Scholars program visited the University of Detroit Mercy for an admissions presentation, student panel, campus tour and lunch in the dining hall.

OAKLAND UNIVERSITY CAMPUS VISIT

On Thursday, November 4, juniors in the Next Level Scholars program visited Oakland University in Rochester, Michigan for a campus tour, admissions presentation and lunch in the dining hall. The day concluded in OU’s newest dining hall—Hillcrest Hall. Students enjoyed the dining hall experience and continued their conversations about the campus during lunch.

2021-2022 PROGRAM RECAP CONTINUED

VIRTUAL SAT PREP

DRDFS and The Princeton Review (TPR) hosted 8 virtual SAT 101 Preparation sessions for the Next Level Scholars juniors. Students joined the online classroom from their respective schools for a total of 5 hours of SAT Prep over the two days. Students participated in chat conversations about SAT problems, answered live polls as they worked through problems independently and engaged with the teacher.

“I feel like the session helped my stress of taking the test go down by learning the little tricks to make the questions go faster.” — Elijah, Center Line High School

SENIOR YEAR

APPLY DAY

On Tuesday, October 26, seniors in the Next Level Scholars program visited Walsh College in Troy, Michigan for a College Fair, FAFSA workshop, Scholarships & Alumni workshop and more!

“I got to finish the FASFA with some help because I was having trouble submitting it on my own.”

— Irisbeth, Detroit Cristo Rey High School

LEADERSHIP & NETWORKING WORKSHOP

On March 2, seniors in the Next Level Scholars Program visited Oakland University’s Ballroom to learn leadership, etiquette and networking skills from Jacqueline Baker, Founder and Principal Consultant at Scarlet Communications. Jacqueline did a wonderful job engaging the crowd and keeping everyone on task. Not only did she teach dining etiquette, she also covered appropriate dress, dealing with change, networking tips/tricks and leadership lessons. This has traditionally been a favorite event for the Next Level Scholars seniors.

“I learned how to be more confident in being a leader and networking with other people.”

Fanta, Berkley High School

“Jacqueline taught me the professionalism and proper etiquette skills I need for future opportunities that may come my way.”

— Katherine, Mason High School

Students had a chance to meet with admissions representatives from almost 20 post-secondary institutions for a chance to learn more about their admissions requirements or even receive on-site admission. Each group also learned about the DRDFS scholarship requirements, other named scholarships for Next Level Scholars, and an overview of the Alumni program. Students also had assistance filling out their FAFSA applications in the computer lab.

“I got to apply to some colleges and see if I got in right then and there!”

— Terren, Berkley High School

CELEBRATION

LUNCHEON

During the Celebration Luncheon on March 16 at UDM, seniors from the Next Level Scholars program visited with guests and were celebrated for their hard work and successes. Prior to the Luncheon, students participated in a refresher session with Jacqueline M. Baker where they reviewed networking, dining etiquette and leadership skills.

SUITED FOR SUCCESS

On May 4, seniors attended Suited for Success at Laurel Manor in Livonia to celebrate their accomplishments in the Next Level Scholars program and announce their post-secondary decisions. Students were able to listen and ask three Detroit Regional Dollars for Scholars alumni post-secondary–related questions, and glean information about what each of their post-secondary experiences were like.

Following the Alumni Panel, students and their families and friends enjoyed a Celebratory Reception to mingle, network and enjoy some food and drink. To kick off the programming, Gail Tubbs, retired Senior Admissions Counselor at the University of Michigan and Joshua Arzola, a senior at Clintondale High School delivered keynotes addressing the Class of 2022. After advisers were honored for their years of service with Detroit Regional Dollars for Scholars, seniors with perfect program participation were acknowledged and presented with a certificate. Students then began taking the stage to announce their post-secondary decisions while being cheered on by their classmates, family and friends.

“It was such an amazing event and I’m glad that I got to meet some incredible people.” — Next Level Scholars Senior

“The event was great. I was able to connect with people from different companies. This program has really helped me with being ready for college and making new connections.” — Next Level Scholars Senior

To conclude the night, Melvindale High School was presented with the Scholar Spirit for exhibiting the most excitement for themselves and their classmates postsecondary decisions. The Class of 2022 ended their time with Detroit Regional Dollars for Scholars excited for life after high school.

DRDFS STRATEGIC PLAN

Over the last six months, Detroit Regional Dollars for Scholars developed its first ever Strategic Plan. We refined our mission, created a vision, determined our guiding principals and outlined longterm goals to lay out a path to our ultimate goal of partnering with 25 high schools by 2035.

EMPOWER

VISION

PRINCIPLES GUIDING

EQUITY: We are committed to advancing opportunities and embracing diversity for our students and communities.

EMPOWERMENT: We believe that everyone has the potential to succeed, so we promote self-advocacy, strengthen confidence, build leadership skills and strive to be the best we can be.

IMPACT: We take a purpose-driven approach to continuously improve outcomes in our work and relationships.

LEARNING: We are constant learners, committed to listening, adapting and innovating in our decision making and growth.

COMMUNITY: We intentionally create an environment that fosters belonging and engagement.

RESPECT: We build meaningful relationships that are grounded in mutual trust and kindness.

THE SPARK AWARD

Always generous with their resources and time, they were instrumental in expanding DRDFS’s services to today’s 15 partner high schools, serving over 400 students. As president of DRDFS, Mr. Young is working with DRDFS’s growing team of staff and supporters to develop a plan to expand programming and scholarship to an additional 10 high schools to achieve the goal of 25 partner high schools serving 1,000 annually.

Thank you, Bill and Vivienne for your longstanding commitment to students throughout the region!

Over 30 years ago, Florence Gasdick, one of Detroit Regional Dollars for Scholars’ (DRDFS) founding members, used the analogy of “igniting a spark into a flame” when talking about inspiring students to pursue post-secondary education. When DRDFS created an annual award to recognize individuals who demonstrate an outstanding level of commitment, the organization named it the Spark Award in Florence’s honor.

This year’s recipients of the Spark Award were Bill and Vivienne Young.

As two of the founders, the Youngs are just as involved in DRDFS today as they were in the beginning. In those early days, Vivienne drove students to campus visits in the family station wagon while Bill posted yard signs to advertise the annual phone-a-thon. Later, they developed a relationship with the national organization, Scholarship America, and saw an opportunity to expand the organization by becoming a local Dollars for Scholars chapter.

OUR SUPPORTERS

Michael J. Abbott

Cedric & Kimberly Abron

Gloria Abron

Absopure

Ronald Acho

Dyanna Adkins

Ray Aguerrevere

Scott Albain

Christa Alessandri-Howley

Russell Allen Hill Americhem

AmeriNet

David Anderson

Sangeeta Angrolkar

Anserteam Workforce Solutions

Joseph Aristeo

Alan Arnold

Christine Arnold

Angela Aufdemberge

Autotec Solutions

Babkis Enterprises

Fredricka Baker

Scott Baker

Tom Ballay

Bank of America Merrill Lynch

Barbara Bankston

Monica Barbour

Barton Malow Jeff Barker

Erica Battle

Bay Corrugated Container Inc.

BCC Distribution BDO BDO Spain

Grant Beard Beard Properties

Tom Beaudrie

Bill Bell

Paul Bergman

John Berkery

Berkley Community Schools Harvey Berman BFS Solutions

Mary Bilan

Natasha Billegas John Binkowski

Matthew Binkowski

Todd Bishop

Jesse Bloom

Blue Cross Blue Shield

Bodman Attorneys & Counselors

Tiera Bolling

Jamie Bonner Agusti Bou

Steve Bowers

Daniel Boylan

Michael Brillati Mary Ann Briney

Dante Burchi

C.F. Burger Creamery

Corina Burnett

Nina Burton

Tom & Diane Busard Butzel Attorneys and Counselors

C.H. Robinson International John & Janice Camp

Patricia Campeau

Alan Canady Meloney Cargill

Luz I. Carmona Ana Carmona-Almanza

Jasmin Carmona-Almanza

Veleta Carpenter John & Joanne Carter

Greg Castle

Sharmon D Causey Centimark Corporation

Patrick Chan

Christina Chang Chem-Aqua

CHEP

Chevron Phillips Chem Co LP

Paul Chosid Chosid Management Company

Clark Hill

Jonathan Clarke Frances Clauson

Cognitus Consulting

Joy Coleman

Mandie Combs

Comerica Bank

Jennifer Coolahan

Adam Cooper

Deanna Cortright

Connie J. Cousino

Philip Craft

Craft-Barresi Consultants

John Cullen

Antoinette Culpepper

Cummings, McClorey, Davis & Acho, P.L.C.

Robert Cunningham

Custom Metal Designs

CyFLARE

Marvin Daitch

DAK Americas

Marissa D’Angelo

Dick Darr

Becky Davenport

Maggie Davidson

Steven Davis

Natalie Davis Runyan

Davis Standard

Bob Demers

Michael Depoli

Hannah DiFalco

Christopher Dillon

Tina Dillow

Elizabeth DiPiero

Doeren Mayhew

Lynette Dowler

Brian Downs

DTE Energy

Kennedi Dubey

Harold & Sue Ellen Dubrowsky

Maria Fracassa Dwyer

Jaclyn Efrusy

Ethan Eichhorst

Julie Eighmey

Heidi Elkins

Katherine Elkins

Emcura Immediate Care

Denise Erhard

Dianne Erhard

Ernst & Young

George Fick

Fifth Third Bank

Lynette Findley

Anthony Finn

Anthony Fischer

Judith Fischer

Fish & Richardson

Patricia Fix

Flagstar Bank

FM Global David Foltyn

Troy Forrest

Forum for Youth Investment

Linda Frabotta

Matthew Franz

Brian Frizzell

Michelle Fuller

Christa & Zach Funk

Amanda L. Garcia

Scott Gardner

Eugene A. Gargaro, Jr.

Steve Garrison

Dan Gaw

Daniel Gaw

Nathaniel Gaw

Shelly Gaw

George Johnson & Company

Ryan Giacolone

Cory Gildersleeve

Randi Gillyard

Matt Ginter

Gavin Gist

Lamar Glover

Goldman Sachs

Mary Gollan

Leo & Dianne Gonzalez

Gonzalez Enterprises

Steven Gordon

Chris Graber

Graber Pallet Company

OUR SUPPORTERS CONTINUED

Dale Granda

Grant Thornton

Green Bay Packaging

Karin L. Gregory

Jessica Gustke

H.W. Kaufman Group

Jessica Harper

Devon Harris

Drake Harris

Katrina Harris

Mary-Catherine Harrison

Hays Worldwide Research Group

Avery & Anita Heningburg

J.R. & Leslie Hesano

Michael Hoen

Jim Hoffman Jodi Hojnacki

Brian Holley

Hollingsworth Supply Chain Innovators

Honigman

Taylor Horn Kelli Horton

Roderick K. Horton

Erick Hosner

Kim Howery

Josie Hunwick

Husky Injection Molding Systems

Joni Hyska

Identity Public Relations

Jessica Iloff

Indorama Ventures

INEOS Olefins Polymers USA

Interfreight Haromonized Logistics, Inc.

International Paper

Albert Israel

J.P Morgan Chase

Tom & Kristen Jabero

Bailey Jacks

Jaffe Raitt Heuer & Weiss

Scott Jagod

Jamie & Denise Jacob Family Foundation

Dawnnita Jamison

Nicole Jenkins

Johnson Investment Counsel

Derek Jones

Faith Jones Judy Jonna

Jeffrey Judge

Robert Jurcago Mark Juve Bruce Kahn Tracey L. Kasom Max Katsarelas

Nick Kaufman

Kaufman Engineered Systems

Michelle Kellis Kathleen Kelly Eric Kerkmaz KeyBank

Michael Khoury

William & Stephanie Kingsley Barbara Kiseda Pamela Kiseda Matt Knezek Kammy Krimmel

Jim Kulp

Deepak Kumaravel Derrick & Kate Kuzak

The Kuzak Family Foundation

Jessica Labut

Joe Lalik

Lisa Lane

Dana Larazo

Pat Larrow Elisa LaRue

Jonathan Lau Lau & Lau Associates

Melissa Lewis Merima Logo

Jennifer A. Long

Raymond Lopez

Sue Loughman

Matthew Loussia Mitchell Lowery Anna Lucio Neal MacLean Cordaro Maddox

Sarah Maddox

Madison District Public Schools Ben & Barb Maibach

Matthew Major Tanya Mansour Jillian Marecki

Robert Marinkoski Aaron Marsden Stacy Marsiglio Paul Martin Terry Martin Mary Mathews Rick Mathews

Brian Maxson

Jonathan Mayled Marsien Mazama Barb McAllister

Anwana McCord Sabriyah McCord Steve McCormack

Angel McCoy

James McGhee Joann McGhee Mike McInnis

McKinley Associates, Inc. Brenda McKinney Mike McNamara

Andy Meloche

Melvindale High School Sam Messina

Giovani Mezo Siobhan M. Miles Laurel Miller

Branden Moore

Vincent Moore

Sean Moran

Amy Morgan

Dawn Morris

Derrick & Darnishia Morris

Derrick Morris II

Allyssa Moss

Danielle Moss-Harris

Gene Mueller

Sandy MulQueen

Mike Mulrain

Thomas Naab

Mary Anita Nabb

Stephen Nabors

Mike Nagle

Andre Nazareth

Amanda Neiding

A. Reed Newland

Jon Newman

Joshua Newsome

James Nicholson Ryan Noble

Karen Nowak-Rochford

Mary Nunez

Oakland University

Katie Obee

Jeff Olsen

Thomas O’Neill

Terrah Opferman

Lauren Osminski

Jessica Owens

Michelle Pachla

Drew Patrick

Bruce Patterson

Joni Patterson

Denise Pearce

Penn Color, Inc.

Allison Perkon

Ora Hirsch Pescovitz

PET Solutions

James Peters

Janice Petrie

Byron Pinion

Jillian Piotrowski

Plastipak

Michael & Courtney Plotzke

Polar Beverages

Sue Pollack

Lauren Potocsky

Joseph Powers

Pradeep & Madhu Modi

Pratt Industries

Process Cooling

David & Christine Provost Puckett, Clement & Schellenberg, P.C.

Pursuit Consulting PVS Chemicals, Inc. Penny Quinnan Rocco Ragnone

Ashley Ramirez Rapid Granulator Bipin Ravindran

Mark Redman

Cheryl Redmond Casey Rehm

Elna Reid Richard Reno

Dennis Reuther

Richard & Jane Manoogian Foundation

Laura Rider

Ana Rios Rodriguez

Vidal Robinson

Michael Romaya

Lisa Rosenthal

John Ross Erika Rudolph Ted Rudy David Rutledge

Bill Ryans

Bailey Ryczek

Jason Ryczek

Kari Ryczek

S&C Transport

Lisa Saffo

Alyse Sammons

Regina Sancrant

Caroline Sanders

Mike Sanders

Mary Ann Santana

Sardo Construction Services

Pratap Sathi

Jeanne Sauger

Ronald J. Sauger

Lori Sauter

Laura Sawchuk

Thomas Schellenberg

Jeremy Schnaidt Scholarship America

Erica L. Sexton

Marie Shaffer

Bonnie Sherr Flood

John Shoemake

Katie Shopshire

Signature Associates

Robin Silvestri

Lynette Simmons

Simmons and Simmons

Todd Sinclair

Janice Skaggs

Skidmore Studios

Andrea Smith

Paul W. Smith

Ty Smith

Smith Brothers Electric

Katherine Snyder

George Sovinsky

Andrew Spilkin

Thomas Staub

Brooke Staunton

OUR SUPPORTERS CONTINUED

Stellar Cyber

Jeff Stevens

Stout Risius Ross, Inc.

Strategic Staffing Solutions

Bryan Street

Lori Suarez

Brendan Sullivan

Anna Sundstedt

Tracy Sweeney

TABB Packaging Solutions

Alexa Tedeschi

The Hackett Group

The Huntington National Bank

Logyn Thompson

Beverly Tinsley-Stanbrough

Jim Tish

Mark & Nicole Tithof

Total Quality Logistics

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Christine Tricoli

Kelli Tuller

Shannon Tunison

Saoul Turner

Don Tuski

Steven Twamley

UHY LLP

Leann Underhill

University of Detroit Mercy

UPS

Utica Community Schools

Value Wholesale Distributors

Kelly VanEeckhoutte

Varnum Attorneys at Law Bryanna Vazquez

Brian Veliaj

Alison Victoria Perkon

Vista IT Group

Mary Vogt

Chris Walsh

Brian Walters

Clara Warren

James Warzyniec

Raphael Washington

John Webb Webb Mechanical

Jim Webber

Amb. Ronald Weiser

Marty Welch

Anne & Martin Welch

Tamela Wells

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Gwen Werden

Mary Werden

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Monica D. Wiggins

Andrew Wilkinson

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Shaynna Williams

Willis Towers Watson

Ahniyah Wilson

Cameron Wisler

Wm. P. Young Co.

Wolverine Human Service

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Cheryl L. Woodworth

Andy Yono

Helen Yono

Sandra Yono

Kayla Young Mia Young William C. & Vivienne Young Young Family Foundation

Emily Yousif

Ypsilanti Community High School

Andrew Zaleski

Abigail Zauner

David Zauner

Dave Zelisse

Paul Ziegler

PR Ziegler, Inc.

Frank & Tara Zolenski

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