Downtown Boxing Gym (DBG) founder Khali Sweeney says, “The headlines are filled with alarming news about the lingering effects of COVID-19 on students in Michigan and nationwide. Across our state, high school graduation rates are down, attendance continues to fall and reading and math scores are at historic lows.” DBG is a leading, free, out-of-school time program centered around student achievement and success. By empowering students to learn, grow and pursue their passions, they are building a brighter future.

            Since 2007, DBG has been breaking down barriers, providing vital resources and helping students succeed, building one of the nation’s leading programs with passion, dedication and unwavering commitment to kids. They are maintaining a 100 percent high school graduation rate among their students.

            The true purpose of DBG is fighting poverty through academic support. Staff and volunteers provide year-round tutoring to students that commit to attend the program at least three days per week. To supplement the boxing program, the gym provides hands-on science experiments and field trips, as well as assistance with scholarships, test preparation and college applications.

Location: 6445 E Vernor Hwy., Detroit. For more information, call 313-209-3029, email [email protected] or visit dbgdetroit.org.