Primary Sponsor: Ally Financial

Saturdays in the D is proud to be powered by Ally Financial, whose generous support and visionary leadership have been instrumental in bringing our mission to life. As our premier sponsor, Ally is more than a funder—they are a true partner in creating lasting change for Detroit’s families.

With a deep commitment to equity, education, and community, Ally helps us provide meaningful learning experiences that open doors and spark growth. Their investment reflects a belief in the potential of every Detroiter and a dedication to building a more connected, empowered city.

Thank You, Ally!
We are deeply grateful for your support, your partnership, and your belief in the work we do. Saturdays in the D would not be the same without you.

Michigan Central

Saturdays in the D is proud to partner with Michigan Central, a visionary force in reimagining the future of mobility, equity, and innovation in Detroit. Their partnership helps power experiences that move our city forward—literally and figuratively.

Michigan Central brings together a diverse ecosystem of stakeholders and provides them the infrastructure, services and network needed to build breakthrough products and businesses, drive economic growth, and help create a more sustainable, equitable world. Michigan Central’s unique mix of assets include world-class workspaces, prototyping labs, manufacturing areas and testing sites throughout its dense urban Detroit location, as well as a created network of more than 2,000 active members across startups, universities, investors, public sector partners, and nonprofits. A core Michigan Central partner, Newlab serves as its venture platform helping to attract and accelerate commercialization of venture-backable critical technology startups. In partnership with Michigan Central, Newlab has helped more than 150 early and scale-stage startups and other corporate, academic and investor partners develop new technologies from their 270,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art workspace at Michigan Central. Rooted in Detroit’s legacy and committed to its future, Michigan Central is transforming a historic landmark into a vibrant hub for learning, technology, and community impact. As a real-world test bed for equitable transportation and access, their support reflects a deep investment in the people of Detroit and the neighborhoods we call home.

We are honored to work alongside Michigan Central to create meaningful opportunities for youth and families in our city.

Thank you for helping us dream bigger and go further together.

Southeast Michigan Community Alliance

SEMCA, a local Michigan Works Agency, proudly supports this Drone Training through the region’s premier economic development initiative, Global Epicenter of Mobility (GEM), advancing upskilling of individuals in Southeast Michigan in mobility careers.