Our Mission:
Elevate.
We give young men and women the tools to become leaders in their communities and guide them towards success not only in secondary education but in life.
Our Mission
We are a community outreach and empowerment organization that aims to positively impact the Metro Detroit community through scholarship, mentorship, fellowship, community activism, as well as social outreach. As an organization, we strive to advance the community to create a better tomorrow for future generations.
Our Impact
10+
thousand Dollars Raised
Through donations and our annual event “The Connection” we have raised over $10,000 to award scholarships to high school seniors.
6
Years Serving detroit
We’ve evolved since our conception now focusing on uplifting our community and helping Detroit children attend college.
8
students awarded scholarships
Our scholarships recipients have attended Michigan State University, Wilberforce University, Wayne state University, Oakland Univresity and Western Michigan University.
Our Curriculum
We believe that most graduating students aren’t taught accounting, money management, stock investing, taxes, credit, home buying and a myriad of other topics that leave them unprepared for the real world. With our collective experience and knowledge we aim to instruct students through application.
business
What would you say if I told you we do business with each other each and every day? Business is much more intimate than large corporations like McDonald’s having storefronts on each and every block. Students will be exposed to the different components of business and how they apply to their daily lives.
creative
We see companies and organizations using more freedom with creative expression in their marketing. Students will be trained on the fundamentals of what it takes to market oneself and express themselves visually.
finance
Most students go on to higher education without knowledge or experience managing finances. Students will explore credit, investments, buying and selling stocks and related consumer protection laws.
Our Team
We believe with the right resources, knowledge and drive success follows. Our team is inspired by the endless possibilities our youth can have with the right guidance.
Get Involved
We are looking for for volunteers to provide students with the fundamentals and tools needed to become productive, highly functioning adults who possess a strong sense of philanthropy for the neighborhoods from which they originate and serve.
the doc dennard fellowship
Fostering young people to reimagine, recreate and revitalize their pathways for tomorrow through mentorship, financial literacy, entrepreneurship.
Volunteer opportunities
We are looking for volunteers that demonstrate leadership, creativity, professionalism and a willingness to elevate young minds.
Make a Donation
The Collab relies on the hard work and support of many individuals and institutions to ensure our scholars are on the path to and through college.