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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.

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.

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.

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

"I would not have been able to live in D.C. for those summers when I had the internships on Capitol Hill if not for the Coleman A. Young Foundation."
-Arthur Harrington, Hampton University, Class of '24

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

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