Invest In Durham’s Future. Invest In Public Schools.
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Why We Are Here
Public schools are the heartbeat of Durham. When they thrive, our whole community thrives.
Since 2018, the Durham Public Schools Foundation has worked alongside the people who make our schools strong: students with dreams, families with deep commitment, and educators who give their all, every day.
The challenges facing public education are real — and evolving. But so is our resolve. Together, we can transform every Durham public school into a place where every child is seen, supported, and set up to succeed.
Photo by Alan Qiao, www.lakewoodinfocus.com
Who We Are
We’re the only organization uniting our whole community to reimagine public education and build schools where every student can thrive.
Made up of parents, educators, and community leaders, we do the grassroots work that drives lasting change — partnering with the district while staying independent, and connecting students, families, educators, and partners in a shared mission: excellent public schools for every child.
How We Help Students
We fund college scholarships, support college and career readiness, invest in student mental health, and help turn bold dreams into real opportunities.
How We Help Families
We meet families where they are—building trust, amplifying voices, and supporting advocacy for their children’s well-being and educational success.
How We Help Educators & Staff
We provide school supplies through our Crayons2Calculators program, fund innovative classroom ideas, and support educator leadership and mental health initiatives.
How We Help Schools
We work side-by-side with principals and district leaders to solve pressing challenges and connect schools with the resources they need to succeed.
How You Impact Our Public Schools
We continue to make great strides for our public schools, and that’s in huge part thanks to you, our supporters!
Here’s the impact that together we’ve made in 2024–2025:
21,000+
Students, Educators, and Families Directly Impacted by Our Grants
$62,500
In Scholarship Funds to DPS Seniors
$13,000+
Raised to Get Bus Drivers Certified and On The Road
2,206
Teachers Received Free School Supplies through C2C
