200+
Individuals Reached Annually
Through youth programming, family engagement, community events, resources, and outreach, D.E.T.T.O.U.R. reaches more than 200 youth, caregivers, and community members annually.
Building Impact. Measuring What Matters.
D.E.T.T.O.U.R. creates opportunities for young people, caregivers, and community members to build relationships, access new experiences, and move toward excellence.
Growing relationships. Expanding opportunities. Strengthening community.
20+
Experiences & Opportunities
Youth and families gain access to enrichment, recreation, sporting events, community experiences, learning opportunities, and new environments that expand what they believe is possible.
25+
Volunteers, Sponsors & Partners
Volunteers, sponsors, businesses, organizations, and community partners help D.E.T.T.O.U.R. turn resources into meaningful opportunities for youth and families.
The Story Behind the Numbers
Every number represents a person, a relationship, an experience, or an opportunity. Our numbers tell us how far our reach extends. The stories behind them remind us why the work matters.
Firsts That Matter
A Dad Creating New Memories “Adjusting to life after divorce and learning how to co-parent has been a big transition for our family. When my boys are with me, I’m now the only adult in the house, and I’m learning what it means to manage everything while still making sure they feel supported, loved, and get to just be kids. D.E.T.T.O.U.R. gave me an opportunity to do something with my boys that I probably wouldn’t have been able to do on my own at the time—take them to their first professional football game. Seeing their faces when we walked into the stadium and watching how excited they were made the whole experience worth it. What meant the most to me wasn’t really the football game. It was getting to create that memory with my sons during a time when so much in our lives is changing. As a dad, you want your kids to know that even when life looks different, you’re still going to show up and find ways to give them good experiences. I appreciate D.E.T.T.O.U.R. for giving us that opportunity. My boys got their first NFL game, but I got a memory with them that I’ll always have.” - D.H
Moments That Expand Possibility
When Someone Remembers What You Said “Last year, my daughter shared with D.E.T.T.O.U.R. that A’ja Wilson was her favorite WNBA player and that she would love the opportunity to see her play one day. Honestly, we didn’t know if that would ever happen. When D.E.T.T.O.U.R. reached out and told us there was an opportunity for her to attend a game and see A’ja Wilson play in person, she was so excited. We even had a special shirt made for her with A’ja’s signature on it so she could really enjoy the moment. Once we got to the game, the experience became even more special. She spotted two of her friends there, and suddenly she wasn’t just watching one of her favorite players—she was sharing this experience with people she knew. What stood out to me was that D.E.T.T.O.U.R. remembered. Something my daughter had mentioned months earlier mattered enough for someone to hold onto it and think of her when an opportunity came along. Experiences like this expose our kids to things outside of their everyday routine and show them that the people they admire and the places they dream about aren’t always as far away as they may seem. Sometimes one opportunity can become a memory they carry with them for years.” - Tangela Johnson
Families Moving Forward
Sometimes the Experience Is for the Whole Family “Before this experience, some of us had never been to Minnehaha Falls, and none of our children had experienced the park this way. We walked around, saw the falls, took pictures, and then got on the bikes together. That’s when it really became a family memory. The kids were cheering us adults on as we tried to make it up the hills, everybody was laughing going down them, and we were just enjoying being together. At one point I asked one of the kids if they needed some water, and they said, ‘No, I need to focus on the road!’ We all laughed. At the end, one of the kids said, ‘I’m so happy we did this. I never did anything like this before.’ As caregivers, we want to give our children experiences and memories, but sometimes cost, access, or simply not knowing what opportunities are available can get in the way. D.E.T.T.O.U.R. gave us an opportunity to step outside of our normal routine and experience something new together. The kids had fun, the adults had fun, and we left with a memory that belonged to all of us.” - Suni A.
More than just a giveaway
Celebrating the young people who make us proud
Participants were invited to share what makes a young person in their life special. One proud family member described DJ as a caring big brother—helpful, understanding, and passionate about athletics—who learns quickly from mistakes and makes them proud with every milestone.
“He’s a caring big brother, helpful and understanding young man. A passionate athlete who understands and learns from mistakes quickly, and makes me proud with every milestone he reaches. Go DJ—that’s my DJ.”
Participation is important. Growth is the goal.
Confidence
Resilience
Emotional Regulation
Self-Advocacy
Leadership
Conflict Resolution
Healthy Relationships
Trusted Adult Connections
Caregiver Engagement
As D.E.T.T.O.U.R. grows, we are strengthening our impact measurement through participation information, youth and caregiver feedback, program reflections, and pre/post measures. This helps us understand not only how many people we reach, but what changes because they participated.
Help us turn reach into lasting impact
Every partnership helps D.E.T.T.O.U.R. create more opportunities, strengthen support for families, and expand what is possible for young people.