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Downtown Boxing Gym

HQ Detroit, MI All Locations

Downtown Boxing Gym is a free academic and athletic program that empowers Detroit students with tools to uncover their personal strengths and tap into their potential. DBG is a fierce advocate for its students, providing tutoring, mentorship, enrichment programs, college and career readiness, meals, transportation, support during college, and so much more, to set students on a path to success. The result? A 100% high school graduation rate since 2007.

Key Issue Area

Youth

Organizational Leadership

Khali Sweeney

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