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Helping Detroit youth graduate college and life since 1982

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Statement: Education is Social Justice

Coleman A. Young Foundation (CAYF) believes that education is a building block of equity and social justice. As the country struggles to make sense of a double-pandemic - COVID-19 and racism - we are proud to see CAYF scholars and alumni using their voices and skills to advance the cause of equality, inclusion and justice for Black people. It is important to note that these scholars - leaders - are not only Black. They are White, Yemeni, Hispanic, Latino, and Asian. Above all, they are human.

They are social activists, social distancers and social change agents. And we could not be more humbled by their efforts, which reflect our founder's commitment to organized, systemic change.
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CAYF pledges to continue its mission to help Detroit youth become Detroit’s leaders through college education, and through service. We also thank you, our local and global community, for supporting them through your generosity and feedback. Let us continue to build community…together.

#GoYoung
Khary Turner
Executive Director
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Welcome

The mission of CAYF is to develop leadership among youth through college scholarships, mentoring and other supports for personal growth and development.

​Since 1986, the Foundation has awarded more than four million dollars to more than four hundred students.

Programs

Through the diversification of our programs, we've developed some amazing partnerships that have helped ensure our success and enhance the foundation's long-term sustainability.
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Get Involved

A contribution to CAYF is an investment in young people who have the talent and the will to uplift themselves through higher learning and strengthen Detroit through their commitment to making a difference.

Looking for a another way to get involved?  Volunteering at CAYF is an excellent way to help us serve the youth in our community. 
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Coleman A. Young Foundation
8425 W. McNichols Rd
Madame Cadillac, Ste. 248
Detroit, Michigan 48221

313.962-2200 phone

313.962.2208 fax

​Federal Tax ID#: 38-2400801

CAYF is a 501 (c) (3) charitable organization established in 1982 to provide financial support and mentor young Detroiters who seek a college education. CAYF has provided over 450 college scholarships to eligible students from Detroit schools, of all backgrounds.
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 Acceptance and participation in our scholarship and after school program are the same for everyone without regard to religion, race, color, national origin, age, sex, handicap or sexual preference.​

What Our Scholars Have to Say

"CAYF has provided me with a ray of hope to take a step towards fulfilling my dream of becoming a doctor."
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Munni Rahman, Wayne State University

"I love Coleman A. Young Foundation. CAYF has been a backbone to me."
- Tia Prescott, Michigan State University




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