The School Year’s Ending—But Our Fight for Durham’s Public Schools Carries On.
With you at our side, we’ve made a powerful impact this year. Now, we need your help to keep the momentum going. Durham and our public school students, educators, staff, and families are counting on us—and you.
Join Us and Be the Difference!
Your donation isn’t just a gift. It’s a vote for public education, a show of support for our educators, our bus drivers, our librarians, our cafeteria workers, our maintenance technicians, and our front office staff members. And, most importantly, it’s a promise to our students that their futures are worth fighting for.
Your donation helps support…
Photo courtesy of DPS
Photo courtesy of DPS
Photo courtesy of DPS
Success-Ready Students
Our top priority is preparing every Durham Public Schools student for success. By equipping students with essential skills and confidence, we help them excel academically and in life. With focused programs and resources, we unlock potential and prepare students for a resilient, ambitious future.
Empowered Educators & Families
We support educators with development opportunities and equip families with advocacy resources, creating a community dedicated to student growth.
Transformative School Communities
We aim to create safe, joyful, transformative school environments that nurture emotional, social, and academic well-being. These spaces are the foundation for meaningful learning, inspiring students and educators as catalysts for growth.
Are you ready to help build a brighter future together?
It takes all of us
Whether you’re a parent, a neighbor, a leader… everyone has a role to play in strengthening our local public schools!
Ways to Give
Your gift is tax deductible. The Durham Public Schools Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit. Our EIN is 82-2803464.
ONLINE
Donate one-time or become a monthly sustainer online using credit card, direct deposit, or PayPal. Current donors, need to update your information? Access the constituent portal.
CHECK
Checks can be made out to Durham Public Schools Foundation and mailed to:
DPS Foundation
PO Box 51325
Durham, NC 27717
Other
For info on stock transfers or to donate your vehicle to DPS Foundation, please contact development@bullcityschools.org.
Thank you to our Partners
A consistently well-funded public school is central to building a student’s lifelong success – giving them the strong start they need to thrive in work and life. We are immensely grateful to to our Business Partners who support DPS Foundation’s efforts across Durham Public Schools. And thank you to our Public School Champions who also help make this work possible.
