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Every gift makes a difference. Whether you’ve donated once or give regularly, you are helping us bring forth the leaders of tomorrow. Your support fuels high-quality after-school and summer programs, leadership development, family engagement, and safe spaces where youth and families thrive.

Ready to make a difference today? You can donate using PayPal or a credit/debit card directly on this page.

Prefer to mail a check? Please make it payable to:

Developing K.I.D.S. - 24230 W. McNichols Rd. Detroit, MI 48219

Have a question or want to talk more about how your gift helps?

Contact Us: info@developingkids.org | 1-888-294-6554, ext. 4

Fuel the Future — Give Today!

Summer Program Only-$575 (per participant)

  • 6 weeks of an 8hr/day program, 4 days/week, training, special events and activities (190+ hours)

  • Engagement with teens and young adults with 36 hours of training in Conflict Resolution, First Aid/CPR, Teambuilding & Youth Development

  • Academic enrichment in math, science, writing, reading and social studies-minimum of 69 hours

  • Recreation activities that include dance, crafts, martial arts, games, field trips, and sports sampling

  • Additional Activities include life skills, peer mentoring, and foreign languages (Mandarin Chinese, Spanish, Sign Language)

Program Sponsorship Opportunities

Year long participation-$2,250/yr. (per participant)

After school Only-$1,775 (per participant)

  • 32 weeks (192 hours) of activities that include recreation and workshops on life skills, financial responsibility, employment readiness, leadership, peer relations, conflict resolution, health, nutrition, career and college exploration

  • Special events, activities, and field trips

In Kind Donations

  • 15 passenger van/20 passenger bus

  • Tickets to Events & Cultural Experiences

  • Complimentary Services (haircuts, salon visits, eye exams, dental exams)

  • Holiday/Incentive gifts (books, games, apparel, small electronics, gift cards, school supplies)

  • Personal Care Items (hats, gloves, scarves, socks, soap, deodorant, shampoo, lotion, undergarments)

  • Colorful bean bag chairs

  • Snacks and drinks for participants

  • Socks, hygiene products, small incentive gifts