Press Release
For Immediate Release
December 20, 2024
Detroit, MI – Beat the Streets Detroit (BTSD) is proud to announce the renewal and expansion of its partnership with the Detroit Public Schools Community District (DPSCD). This revitalized collaboration aims to provide enhanced support to local schools, including Martin Luther King Jr. High School and Cass Technical High School, with the overarching goal of empowering students through the transformative power of wrestling, mentorship, and academic development.
As part of this initiative, BTSD and DPSCD plan to extend these programs to additional schools, creating broader access to life-changing opportunities for Detroit’s youth. This expanded partnership represents a significant milestone in ensuring more students benefit from programs designed to inspire leadership, foster discipline, and build teamwork and perseverance.
BTSD and DPSCD remain steadfast in their shared commitment to equipping the next generation of Detroit leaders with the skills and values necessary to thrive both on and off the mat.
BTSD Contact:
Joseph Russo
Director
Strategy & Development
Beat the Streets Detroit
313-488-7167
jrusso@btsdetroit.org
DPSCD Contact:
Leroy Steed
Athletic Coordinator
Detroit Public Schools Community District
(313) 418-9989
Leroy.steed@detroitk12.org