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Downtown Boxing Gym
Приєднався 4 лют 2017
Through education, athletics, mentorship and intervention, the Downtown Boxing Gym Youth Program empowers Detroit students to be positive and productive members of society. Since 2007, 100% of our students have graduated from high school; 98% have gone on to college. Our after school program is free thanks to your generous donations. There is currently a 700+ child waiting list.
Champion a child. Donate today. Learn more:
downtownyouthboxing.org/
(313) 209-3029
Champion a child. Donate today. Learn more:
downtownyouthboxing.org/
(313) 209-3029
Thank you, Khali! (GMA Behind the Scenes)
As the visionary leader of the Downtown Boxing Gym, our founder and CEO Khali Sweeney has an impact in many ways. In preparation for our recent appearance on Good Morning America, our students, alumni, staff and supporters got the chance to say “thank you” for the life changing impact of DBG. Click to hear more.
If you're inspired by our students' dedication to STEAM, please consider an additional donation or increasing your monthly donation. Now through June 23, every dollar you donate will be matched - up to $20K by The A.A. Van Elslander Foundation and up to $100K by KLA Foundation, doubling your impact. Support our mission here: www.classy.org/campaign/dbgs-steam-lab/c587901
If you're inspired by our students' dedication to STEAM, please consider an additional donation or increasing your monthly donation. Now through June 23, every dollar you donate will be matched - up to $20K by The A.A. Van Elslander Foundation and up to $100K by KLA Foundation, doubling your impact. Support our mission here: www.classy.org/campaign/dbgs-steam-lab/c587901
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Downtown Boxing Gym on Good Morning America (May 23, 2024)
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The Downtown Boxing Gym was LIVE on Good Morning America for a special Ray of Sunshine segment celebrating Khali and DBG's transformative impact in Detroit and beyond. Our STEAM Lab got a surprise makeover, too. Click the video player to watch. Shout out to Rossetti Architects, Gold Star Commercial, Gardiner Vose, Sherwin Williams, our team, and all involved in this amazing surprise.
2024 Golden Gloves National Tournament of Champions Coming to Detroit
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The top amateur boxers from across the United States and as far away as Hawaii will converge on Detroit May 13-18 to face off in a prestigious and high intensity week-long boxing tournament at Huntington Place. Metro Detroit Golden Gloves and the Downtown Boxing Gym (DBG) are proud to host the 2024 National Golden Gloves Tournament of Champions. The tournament returns to Detroit for the first t...
Golden Gloves National Tournament of Champions Returns to Detroit
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The top amateur boxers from across the United States and as far away as Hawaii will converge on Detroit May 13-18 to face off in a prestigious and high intensity week-long boxing tournament at Huntington Place. Metro Detroit Golden Gloves and the Downtown Boxing Gym (DBG) are proud to host the 2024 National Golden Gloves Tournament of Champions. The tournament returns to Detroit for the first t...
Uriel Testimony on Out of School Time Programming
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DBG 9th grader Uriel, who also serves as student council vice president at DBG, is using her powerful speaking voice to advocate for out-of-school-time programming. She recently traveled to Lansing to testify at the March meeting of the Michigan House of Representatives Appropriations Subcommittee on School Aid and Education, delivering a heartfelt and inspiring speech. Click to watch her remarks.
Pie Sci x DBG on CBS Detroit
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This week we have a very special collaboration with Pie Sci Pizza. DBG's associate director of culinary arts Molly Mitchell and Jeremy Damaske, founder of Pie-Sci appeared live on CBS Detroit to talk about "The Scrambo." This special loaded potato pizza with scrambled eggs, cheese, bacon, and other delicious toppings will be a special all week at Pie Sci in Detroit and Oak Park. ALL PROCEEDS be...
'Boxing World' Music Video
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In the making of this video, our DBG students learned about musical composition and engineering, recording and producing, musical theory and analysis, creativity and expression, and more. The process of writing and composing music is a rich and dynamic learning experience that goes beyond just musical skills, encompassing creativity, critical thinking, collaboration, and personal development.
DBG's STEAM Lab is Making a Powerful Impact
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At DBG, STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and math) is ingrained in everything we do. We also have a a dedicated STEAM Lab that's making a powerful impact. And the National Science Foundation is taking notice. Click the video player to take a look inside. Learn more about DBG and support our mission at dbgdetroit.org.
Come to the 2024 Golden Gloves in Detroit
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Come to the 2024 GOLDEN GLOVES at Huntington Place in Detroit, a week long competition starting May 13, 2024 with the title fight on Saturday, May 18. This event features 30 franchises from across the United States from as far away as Hawaii. In the end, there will be one male and one female winner. WHEN: May 13-18, 2024 WHERE: 1 Washington Blvd, Detroit Livestream will be available and tickets...
DBG's Culinary Arts Dream Team on CBS Detroit
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Molly Mitchell and Shaquana Suggs are leading DBG's expanding culinary arts program in our brand new, state-of-the-art commercial kitchen. They appeared on CBS Detroit Jan. 29, 2024 to talk about the program and why it's important to teach young people about cooking and nutrition. Watch.
DBG's New Assoc. Director of Culinary Arts on Fox 2 News
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A decade ago, Molly Mitchell opened Rose’s Fine Food on Detroit’s east side with a simple mission, “to provide from-scratch food with quality local ingredients to strengthen our community in Detroit.” The diner - selected by Bon Appetit as one of the top 50 restaurants in America - and renowned for paying a living wage and giving back to the community, quickly grew to become a favorite destinat...
Our Vision for the Future is Big and Bold
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We have our sights set on doubling our capacity to support the more than 2,000 students on our waiting list, your donation today will help tomorrow's leaders achieve their dreams. Thank you from all of us at DBG. Support DBG: dbgdetroit.org/donate
Education Is What's Going to Move the Needle Foward
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Click the video player to hear our Founder and CEO Khali Sweeney talking about why education is what's going to move the needle forward in our community and why a focus on academics before anything else has always been our strategy at DBG. With our sights set on doubling our capacity to support the more than 2,000 students on our waiting list, your donation today will help tomorrow's leaders ac...
We Are Here for the Community
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Click the video player to hear our founder and CEO Khali Sweeney talking about how our work extends from our students to their families to the entire community. Our network goes well beyond our program to address every opportunity for growth. With our sights set on doubling our capacity to support the more than 2,000 students on our waiting list, your donation today will help tomorrow's leaders...
At DBG, Mentorship Matters Most
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Click the video to hear our founder and CEO Khali Sweeney's vision for the work we do. Our mentorship approach at DBG is all about leveraging the connection that learning and relationships share. We make an impact by building meaningful relationships with the young people we serve. DBG helps students claim their purpose in the world. We don't tell our students what to think, but we provide them...
The Proof of Our Success is in Our Measured Impact
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The Proof of Our Success is in Our Measured Impact
How DBG Creates Individualized Plans for Each Student
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How DBG Creates Individualized Plans for Each Student
Khali's Story: Library of Congress Literacy Awards
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Khali's Story: Library of Congress Literacy Awards
2023 Library of Congress Literacy Awards Highlights
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2023 Library of Congress Literacy Awards Highlights
DBG Literacy Award and NSF Grant (WDIV)
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DBG Literacy Award and NSF Grant (WDIV)
DBG Wins Library of Congress Literacy Award (WXYZ)
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DBG Wins Library of Congress Literacy Award (WXYZ)
DBG Wins Library of Congress Literacy Award (Fox 2 News)
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DBG Wins Library of Congress Literacy Award (Fox 2 News)
DBG Wins 2023 Library of Congress Literacy Award
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DBG Wins 2023 Library of Congress Literacy Award
Worldwide DBG! DBG Family for life! ❤❤❤
Beautiful, the whole program is wonderful. Congratulations
DBG is the Village, they support and touch every family they come in contact with! True angels and well deserved! Congratulations to Khali and staff! True game changers!! Thank you feom my family for all you have done for my family!
Proud supporter of DBG!
I’m soooooo Proud of YOU Cuz!!!❤️🫶🏽
This guy is awesome.. what a success … just think if we had more of these around the country! What a difference it would make for inner city kids ! We need to helpAmerican citizens first and fund programs like this ! All this money was found to help illegals when these kids need our help!!!
WOW! Congratulations Coach Khali & DBG!!!! Y'all Truly Deserve it! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾❤️❤️❤️❤️
Great, from your Kiwanis Detroit No 1 Club, Membership Chair
Congratulations!! You're the GOAT!!
I go here it’s coo
So proud of Downtown Boxing Gym....they change lives.
Young man is very sharp and articulate...very bright future 😊
omgggg Oliver 2.0
That's my baby!!!!
Qua’lee 🎶🎉🎉🎉
Janai and the gang Kepp up the good work ,
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This song 🔥🔥🔥
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BIG JAS🔥🔥💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾
Welcome Molly Mitchell! Thank you for your involvement & contribution to DBG! Food Looks Awesome! 😋👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾❤️❤️❤️
Yes girl!!!🎉🎉🎉 Excellent job!
Very Inspirational ❤
Go Uriel!
My baby girl!!!!
Great to see Blue aint forgotten. In the golden era of heavyweights he was shamelessly avoided.
Bravo.
Sweeney has came a long way Salud friend for a job well done. Also much more to do and go love what you've done.
Christopher, congratulations, and I will be rooting for you as you do many great things!
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Beautiful. He gives me hope about the future.....
Very good.
Amazing story!!
Wise beyond your years, thank you very much for your message!
The best two and a half minutes of my week! Great job DBG.
You are a leader, an inspiration and a son I know your parents are so very proud of!!! You are right, young man… we need to all be KIND! 💙
Such a fine idea -- and beautifully delivered, too! hank you for posting.
I love this - thank you for sharing!!
Well said, young man. We could all benefit from a little more kindness in our lives...
You All did Great!👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
That's me
i miss this gym
Congratulations Officer Banks #DBG
Awesome!
DBG!!! ❤️
okayyyy
i wonder how much ive missed...im gonna come back soon 😏..
oh no not me really sayin "once apon a time in the city of Detroit" and my whole entire lip jus discombobulated 💀💀
Congratulations, Class of 2022!
This program is EVERYTHING!!?❤️❤️👏👏👏