The Downtown Boxing Gym is a free after-school academic and athletic program that provides Detroit students (ages 8-18) with the tools they need to succeed. DBG has a 100% high school graduation rate since 2007, when we opened our doors. Through tutoring, mentorship, enrichment programs, college and career prep, social-emotional skills building, basic needs support (transportation and meals) and so much more, we train kids for life.
The Downtown Boxing Gym currently serves more than 150 students between the ages of 8 and 18. Our students come to us from 30 different zip codes and 57 schools across Detroit and nearby suburbs. Through education, athletics, mentorship and intervention, the Downtown Boxing Gym empowers Detroit students to be positive and productive members of society.
The Downtown Boxing Gym's fleet of vans picks up and drops off students daily to ensure that transportation is not a barrier to participation. Our vans reach every corner of the city. Take a look! Every dollar contributed helps to shrink our waiting list and allows us to serve more students.
The Downtown Boxing Gym currently serves more than 150 students between the ages of 8 and 18. Our students come to us from 30 different zip codes and 57 schools across Detroit and nearby suburbs. Through education, athletics, mentorship and intervention, the Downtown Boxing Gym empowers Detroit students to be positive and productive members of society.
The Downtown Boxing Gym's fleet of vans picks up and drops off students daily to ensure that transportation is not a barrier to participation. Our vans reach every corner of the city. Take a look! Every dollar contributed helps to shrink our waiting list and allows us to serve more students.
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DBG serves 150+ amazing boys and girls from 30 different zip codes and 57 schools across Detroit and nearby suburbs, each with their own unique talents and dreams.
Our students at DBG range in age from 8-18 years old, or 3rd-12th grade, and we continue to provide support to our students once they go off to college, through their junior year.
Our after-school program is 100% FREE to all students.
The only form of "payment" we require is that our students "pay it forward" and engage in community service projects 4 times a year.
Our students at DBG range in age from 8-18 years old, or 3rd-12th grade, and we continue to provide support to our students once they go off to college, through their junior year.
Our after-school program is 100% FREE to all students.
The only form of "payment" we require is that our students "pay it forward" and engage in community service projects 4 times a year.
While generous volunteers and participating vendors help reduce certain expenses, the cost to provide one year of services for just one student at the Downtown Boxing Gym still totals $7,000.
We have 150 students and an ever-growing waiting list.
With your help, we can give more and more children a fighting chance at a winning future!
In addition to donating and volunteering, there are several other ways to support the Downtown Boxing Gym.
Just go to smile.amazon.com to create your account, choose the Downtown Boxing Gym as your charity, and every time you shop, Amazon will donate.5% of the sale to our program!
We have 150 students and an ever-growing waiting list.
With your help, we can give more and more children a fighting chance at a winning future!
In addition to donating and volunteering, there are several other ways to support the Downtown Boxing Gym.
Just go to smile.amazon.com to create your account, choose the Downtown Boxing Gym as your charity, and every time you shop, Amazon will donate.5% of the sale to our program!
TUTORS/MENTORS - All of our students receive daily academic support, annual assessment, and assistance with their homework, studying, and project work.
We are looking for volunteers to tutor our students in all subjects.
Tutors are needed Monday through Friday, from 4:30pm until 6:30pm.
We ask that you commit to at least one day per week.
Consistency and stability are very important for our students' success.
All tutors must pass a background check in order to work with our students.
EVENTS/ADMINISTRATIVE/FACILITY - Downtown Boxing Gym hosts several different events each year.
We are looking for volunteers to tutor our students in all subjects.
Tutors are needed Monday through Friday, from 4:30pm until 6:30pm.
We ask that you commit to at least one day per week.
Consistency and stability are very important for our students' success.
All tutors must pass a background check in order to work with our students.
EVENTS/ADMINISTRATIVE/FACILITY - Downtown Boxing Gym hosts several different events each year.
Detroit Public Schools Community District has served about 2.2 million meals to students this school year.
Last school year, the district served 9.6 million.
The numbers from other large districts in Michigan are similar: Grand Rapids has served 863,169 meals so far this year, compared with 2.8 million last school year.
DBG received an incredible gift from Detroit Diesel and Thomas Built Buses.
The bus will address the major obstacle of transportation that so many of DBG families face.
Downtown Boxing Gym Youth Program in Detroit hopes new van will help them do more - Asks for your vote.
Last school year, the district served 9.6 million.
The numbers from other large districts in Michigan are similar: Grand Rapids has served 863,169 meals so far this year, compared with 2.8 million last school year.
DBG received an incredible gift from Detroit Diesel and Thomas Built Buses.
The bus will address the major obstacle of transportation that so many of DBG families face.
Downtown Boxing Gym Youth Program in Detroit hopes new van will help them do more - Asks for your vote.
Whether you have a question about our program, want to get involved or just want to say hello, we'd love to hear from you.
While our programs are full right now, we are working diligently to expand and grow our program to serve every student we can.
If additional spots become available, we will re-open the enrollment process and offer tours at that time.
Please continue to check back for updates.
While our programs are full right now, we are working diligently to expand and grow our program to serve every student we can.
If additional spots become available, we will re-open the enrollment process and offer tours at that time.
Please continue to check back for updates.
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