#WeTrainKidsForLife DBG in #Detroit is a national leader in out of school time programming, providing transformative youth mentorship so much more.
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6 Jun 2024
When @GMA drops in for a HUGE surprise!!! What a day for DBG!!! 🎉 We are so grateful!!!
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21 Nov 2025
In Week 12 vs. the Giants, #Lions players will have the opportunity to wear custom cleats as a part of the NFL’s annual #MyCauseMyCleats campaign. LB Derrick Barnes will be representing @DBGDetroit for youth health and wellness.
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28 Apr 2024
Detroit PAL, @DBGDetroit, #ProjectPlaySEM and Ralph C. Wilson Foundation were honored at the #NFLDraft for their dedication to Detroit youth in sports. Onji, a flag football player from DBG had the special moment of announcing the Buffalo Bills' 5th round pick.
Thank you @NFL 👏🏾
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9 Feb 2024
Downtown Boxing Gym execs at the Super Bowl to share their model with NFL players crainsdetroit.com/nonprofits… via @crainsdetroit @DBGDetroit @NFL
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7 Feb 2024
DBG was founded by Khali Sweeney in 2007 to help students choose their own path instead of following the ones chosen for them. DBG has a unique approach to learning and mentoring that focuses on each student's individual needs both inside and outside the classroom. #DBGDetroit
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18 Jan 2024
So proud of our DBG advisory board member, booster, supporter, and friend!! Congratulations, @HammerFox2 on this well-deserved honor!
16 Jan 2024
Beyond honored to be recognized as the first female recipient of the Michigan Sportscaster of the Year Award!
Thank you to the @NSMASportsMedia and everyone who voted! Congrats to @davebirkett who earned his 4th win as Michigan Sportswriter of the Year.
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31 Dec 2023
Happy #NewYear!! Our New Year’s resolutions at DBG are big and bold.
✅ Program Expansion
✅ Capacity Building
✅ New STEAM Facility
✅ Double Students Served
✅ Provide National Training
Click the link to help us ring in our biggest year yet! classy.org/campaign/dbg-year…
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29 Dec 2023
We are truly honored!!!! ❤️❤️❤️
20 Dec 2023
WATCH: Khali Sweeney from Downtown Boxing Gym is the winner of our 2023 Inspire Change Changemaker Award. Last week, we surprised him with tickets to Super Bowl LVIII!
#SuperBowlSurprise
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22 Dec 2023
A-B-C, IT'S EASY AS 1-2-3. Bright futures begin at DBG.
“Education is what’s gonna take us where we need to go. That’s what’s gonna move the needle forward in our community.” – Khali Sweeney, DBG Founder and CEO
Click here to support DBG: classy.org/campaign/dbg-year…
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20 Dec 2023
WE ARE FAMILY. DBG impacts far more than just the students who participate in our program directly. We reach the community by supporting parents, siblings, classmates, and even neighbors.
Watch the video to hear DBG Founder and CEO Khali Sweeney explain our network.
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18 Dec 2023
How do you spell success? D-B-G! Congratulations to the 72 students of all ages who took part in our DBG spelling bee last week. 🎉 This year’s winners are: Lawrence, Omarre, and Harmonie. All of our students worked so hard to study and participate. 🐝🐝🐝 #spellingbee
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18 Dec 2023
Thank you for sharing our story! 🙌🏾
18 Dec 2023
🌟 @DBGDetroit is rewriting stories! From illiteracy to empowerment, Khali Sweeney's journey inspires. Now, with a 100% high school graduation rate and a $2 million NSF grant, DBG is making waves in education. Explore at dbgdetroit.org. #DBGSuccess #DetroitYouth
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18 Dec 2023
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18 Dec 2023
🚀 Beyond the boxing ring! @DBGDetroit focuses on academics, STEM, and entrepreneurship. Founder Khali Sweeney's dedication reflects in a 90% college graduation rate.
Support from Eminem and a $2 million NSF grant? That's the DBG impact!
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17 Dec 2023
It takes two to make a thing go right. Transformative mentorship for lasting change is what we do. There’s power in our pairs. Click below to learn more. Click here to support DBG: dbgdetroit.org/donate
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17 Dec 2023
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17 Dec 2023
This man changes lives. Hundreds of them. Everyday. Congratulations to @DBGDetroit founder Khali Sweeney on being named the @Lions 2023 Inspire Change Award Winner!
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17 Dec 2023
BIG NIGHT at @fordfield with @Lions!!! Not only are the Lions taking on the Denver Broncos, our founder and CEO Khali Sweeney was honored on the field for being an NFL “Inspire Change” Changemaker. We are so proud!! 🙌🏾
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14 Dec 2023
CONGRATULATIONS to DBG's founder and CEO, Khali Sweeney for being named an 'Inspire Change' Changemaker by the @Lions.
"The NFL is proud to spotlight the work of these Changemakers for the invaluable impact they've had on those around them.” 🙌🏾
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