Consumer
Advisory Council

Development Centers, Inc. (DCI) is proud of the accomplishments of our Consumer Advisory Committee.  This purpose of this committee is to assist us with improving services here at DCI by doing the following:

• Passing along suggestions.
• Sharing concerns obtained from other DCI consumers.
• Educating the community about Mental Illness in order to break the stigma of persons with mental illness.
• Educating the staff of DCI regarding the everyday challenges that they face so that they can better serve them.
• Encouraging other consumers to take a more active part in their treatment and Person Centered Planning.

Donations

Your considerate support is needed now. By joining with us today and making a financial contribution, you can become an important community partner.  With the constant challenge of meeting the ever-increasing demand for critical services with decreasing public funding, you can become part of the solution and help us continue to help our most needy citizens.

Development Centers, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit charitable organization as determined by the Internal Revenue Service. Contributions that are not made in exchange for goods or services are tax deductible for computing income and estate taxes.

Cash Donations – Donations of cash can be made by mail or phone. Phone contributions by Visa or Master Card can be made by calling (313) 531-2500 ext. 1218. Checks should be made payable to Development Centers and mailed to 17421 Telegraph, Detroit, MI 48219. Please include information if you would like your donation to go towards a specific program or service.

Memorial Gifts – Gifts to Develoment Centers can be made in the memory of a family member or other loved one. Memorial Gifts are a special way to remember someone while paying tribute to a cause they were dear to or which impacted their life. Through your one-time or an annual contribution, your loved one’s memory will continue to have a lasting effect on our community.

Bequests – By remembering DCI in your will and making a planed gift you can leave a legacy that will help us meet our future funding needs and leave a lasting impact on our community.  Bequests can be in the form of life insurance benefits, gifts of real estate or trusts.

Stock – Making a securities gift to Development Centers, Inc. is a convenient way to assist our mission and, with possible savings on capital gains taxes, there are secondary advantages to the donor as well.  After discussing you particular situation with your accountant, please call our Development Officer at (313) 531-2500 ext. 1218.

Volunteering
Opportunities

           
Volunteer Positions

Development Centers, Inc. can provide you with the opportunity to utilize your professional and life experiences/talents in a number of volunteer positions.  If you are willing to commit some of your time, together we can work for the betterment of our community.

If you are interested in becoming a part of a vibrant community organization and you would like to volunteer your skills, expertise and time in a way that makes a difference, then please consider applying for a position on our Board of Directors. 

Adopt DCI
(Corporate Sponsorship)

Many corporations give back to the community by partnering with a nonprofit organization and encouraging their employees to also become involved in bettering the community through this nonprofit. This partnership or adoption can include a direct corporate donation ("Fund-a-Program"), the corporation hosting an event where the proceeds benefit Develoment Centers, promoting casual dress days where employees "pay" to dress down and the proceeds benefit Develoment Centers, paying employees to "volunteer" their time to help support Develoment Centers during a particular event or time, as well as other fun and creative activities which benefit both agencies. Please contact our Development Officer at ext. 1218 if your company is interested in adopting Develoment Centers.

Fund Raising Activities

Corporations, businesses and social organizations can sponsor a concert/performance, golf tournament, racing event, auction, walk-a-thon or other event for the benefit of Development Centers, Inc. by either making Development Centers the beneficiary of a sponsor hosted event or by sharing a percentage of the net proceeds of a sponsor hosted event.  Please call our Development Officer at (313) 531-2500 ext. 1218 for additional information.

Event Support

Annual Events

Another way of helping Development Centers, Inc. carry out our mission is by providing sponsorship and assisting with ticket sales for one of our annual fundraising events.  Please visit our News and Upcoming Events link for a schedule of our fundraising activities (click here to connect).  If you are interested in assisting in this way, please contact our Development Officer.

Holiday Baskets/Adopt-A-Family Program

Many of the families we serve find it financially difficult to celebrate the December holidays. As a result, each November, our staff selects approximately 150 of our neediest families to receive holiday food baskets or participate in our Adopt-A-Family for the Holidays Program. Staff donates and collects cash, food, clothing, toys and small gift items to distribute to the families in time for the holidays. Consider helping us in this cause by simply donating cash or any of the above-listed items. The average cost of each holiday basket is $50. If you are interested in making a bigger commitment over the holidays, consider "adopting" one of our families. Each family is encouraged to create a small "wish list" in which the donor then tries to fulfill. Wish list items often include clothing, winter boots, school supplies, small toys and food. Many families are "adopted" by other families or services groups. Whether through a straight donation or "adopting" a family, you can help bring some magic to deserving families who will otherwise go without this holiday season. Please contact our Development Officer if you are interested.