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UNCF Detroit

“A mind is a terrible thing to waste, but a wonderful thing to invest in.”^® Why not invest your time or money in better futures for young people in Michigan and around the country?

UNCF Detroit is here to help you send a student to college and turn his or her life around.

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Paul Glantz Named Honorary Campaign Chair for UNCF Michigan

UNCF is proud to announce the appointment of Paul Glantz, entrepreneur and co-founder of Emagine Entertainment, as the Honorary Campaign Chair for the UNCF Michigan Campaign for fiscal years 2025–26 and 2026–27.

As Honorary Campaign Chair, Mr. Glantz will serve as a leading advocate for the campaign’s mission, supporting scholarships, college readiness programs and historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs). His leadership and dedication to education and community development will help amplify our reach and deepen our impact across the state of Michigan.

37th Annual UNCF Detroit Walk for Education Saturday, August 16, 2025

Save the Date:

UNCF Michigan “A Mind Is…”® Gala Friday, February 13, 2026

UNCF (United Negro College Fund) will host the UNCF Michigan “A Mind Is…”® Gala, Friday, February 13, 2026 at the Townsend Hotel. A VIP Reception (by invitation only) begins at 6:30 pm and the Gala at 7:30 pm. Several corporate partners, educators, religious leaders and community influencers are expected to attend.

The 36th Annual UNCF Detroit Walk for Education has raised over $600,000!

The 36th Annual UNCF Detroit Walk for Education has once again exceeded its $600,000 goal! THANK YOU to PhD Sponsor: Ford Motor Company; Master’s Sponsors: AAA-The Auto Club Group, Delta Air Lines, and Emagine Entertainment; Bachelor’s Sponsors: AAA Life Insurance, Comerica Bank, and Henkel Corporation along with our other sponsors, nearly 500 walkers and 80+ volunteers! Special thanks to SMOFI, Inc. You can still invest in a Better Future, the Walk site will remain live for donations through October 5th. Visit: www.uncf.org/detroitwalk to donate.

UNCF Michigan Matters!