2021-2022 academic school year
80%
of students in DPSCD were chronically absent
7M
Students miss nearly a month of school each year
Our challenge
Detroit leads the nation in chronic absenteeism which results in poor academic performance.
KONNECTION
KLOSETS
Personal items provided
12k
Klosets are
Resource closets providing students with free access to hygiene items, food, clothes, shoes, and school supplies throughout the school year.
KONNECTION
KUDOS
Rewards given
20
Kudos are
A quarterly exciting out-of-the classroom adventure and celebration for students with the highest class attendance rate. Students are rewarded with certificates, gold medals, and prizes for their accomplishments!
Members
300+
KONNECTION
KLUBS
Klubs are
A small-setting, afterschool program providing mentoring, academic enrichment, career exploration and travel opportunities for middle school students.
Our Solution
We work to provide resources, relationships, and fun experiences. Building a reliable atmosphere for our students will encourage them to stay in school.
Improve attendance and academic performance
Improve access to quality after school programs for underserved students
Improve school engagement and excitement for students, parents and staff
No mission is complete without goals.
See our current goals and find out how you can support us.
