Our Youth Council Directed $200k to These Detroit Nonprofits

Who Will Lead Detroit

Renowned Detroit artist Sydney G. James created the cover art for our latest annual report, Who Will Lead Detroit. The artwork highlights four talented Detroit youth making an impact in the city they call home.

Curtis Roach – graduate, Cass Technical High School

Kennedy Smith – 10th grade, Renaissance High School

Javon Franklin – graduate, Denby High School

Ana Lisa Alvarez – graduate, Western International High School

Take a behind-the-scenes look at Sydney’s creative process and learn more about the young people featured.   

The Skillman Foundation

The Skillman Foundation is a grantmaking organization established in 1960 by Rose Skillman. We have granted out more than $730 million and have served as a vocal advocate to strengthen K-12 education, afterschool programming, child-centered neighborhoods, youth and community leadership, and racial equity and justice.

We are in the process of developing a new strategic framework, co-designed with Detroit youth and their champions.

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