Grants & Recipients

Delta Service Through Detroit Foundation, Incorporated (DSTDFI) is an IRS tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization established in 1999 to engage in public service programs that promote intellectual, cultural, and moral standards among residents of the Detroit community, with an emphasis on youth, senior citizens, and individuals experiencing homelessness.

Grant-Funded Program Highlights

Healthy Kid, Balancing Your Life

As part of our focus on youth, DSTDFI sponsored “Healthy Kid, Balancing Your Life,” introducing children to healthy snacks, productive exercise activities, and nutrition education. Grant support for this activity was secured through the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan.

HIV/AIDS Education: Training for Trainers

DSTDFI provided a “training for trainers” program where community leaders received information to share regarding the impact of HIV/AIDS in the Detroit community. Leaders reported back on the number of individuals trained with life-saving information.

Faith-Based Grant Workshop

An all-day workshop for churches and faith-based organizations was held at Wayne County Community College District – Westside Campus, providing guidance on how to secure funding for AIDS education within churches and community sites.

Career Empowerment for Young Women (Arts & Cultural Awareness)

DSTDFI received a $7,000 grant from the Michigan Women’s Foundation – Young Women for Change for “Career Empowerment for Young Women through Arts and Cultural Awareness.” The program increased exposure to the arts and expanded cultural awareness for young women ages 14–17 through instruction by professional Detroit-area artists and field trips to local museums.

Safe Kids Safety Seat Event

Free safety seats were provided to families in partnership with GM at Wayne County Community College District – Western Campus during the “Safe Kids Safety Seat Event.”