A MESSAGE FROM THE FOUNDER & PRESIDENT & BOARD CHAIR
A MESSAGE FROM THE FOUNDER & PRESIDENT & BOARD CHAIR
As the pandemic continues to evolve, our students are made to adjust to changes that have a direct impact on their educational achievement.
A MESSAGE FROM THE FOUNDER & PRESIDENT & BOARD CHAIR
A MESSAGE FROM THE FOUNDER & PRESIDENT & BOARD CHAIR
As the pandemic continues to evolve, our students are made to adjust to changes that have a direct impact on their educational achievement.

Reneé Fluker, Founder & President and Byna Elliott, Chairman of the Board

Reneé Fluker
Founder & President

Byna Elliott
Chairman of the Board
OUR NUMBERS
“Talent is equally distributed; opportunity is not.”
-Leila Janah
-Leila Janah
The Midnight Golf Program has remained focused on creating greater opportunities for our talented and driven young people by increasing access to and success in college.


COSTS CONTINUE TO RISE
Rising college costs place a particularly heavy burden on households of color, which often face additional barriers to employment and to better-paying jobs. In 2017, average in-state tuition and fees accounted for at least 20 percent of the median household income for Hispanic families in 22 states and at least 20 percent of the median household income for black families in 33 states.
(Center on Budget and Policy Priorities)

Dropout Vulnerability
When low-income students stop attending school, they rarely return, diminishing their job and wage prospects for the rest of their lives. Only 13 percent of college dropouts ever return, a National Student Clearinghouse report last year found, and even fewer graduate.


MGP’s Outcomes
our success
We are invested in eliminating barriers to success for all of our students. Starting in their senior year of high school, through college graduation and into the workforce, the Midnight Golf Program provides a comprehensive support system and essential resources so students can thrive during this exciting time in their lives.

THE APPLICATION PROCESS
Each year, 1,500 applicants apply for 250 spots; a number that represents 25% of Detroit Public Schools high school seniors.
SENIOR YEAR OF HIGH SCHOOL
Every MGP high school student receives a comprehensive support system.
30 weeks of high-quality life skills training & 400 hours of direct programming
College Success Coaches are assigned to each student to determine a college or university that fits their unique needs and aspirations
Our mentors volunteer over 390 hours each year (10x the national average) at a 4:1 mentor-to-student ratio
Unique experiences and access to community partners:
- Annual Road Trip for Success
- College Fairs
- Community Service Projects
COLLEGE
Support continues after high school. While pursuing their higher education, MGP students also receive:
Continued & ongoing support, campus visits and check-ins from College Success Coaches
College Care Packages during finals week
Exclusive financial resources & scholarships
Career-readiness experiences:
- Peer-led Back to School Rally
- Internship opportunities
- Career Fairs
- Resume and job interview workshops
COLLEGE GRADUATION
70% of MGP students graduate within 6 years – a rate 4-times higher than their peers.
CAREER & BEYOND
Workforce development opportunities and a Family for Life:
Networking events
3,700 MGP alumni network worldwide. 27% mentors in 2021 are MGP Alumni or parents of alumni
Paying it forward: 36% of 2020 Giving Tuesday donations came from MGP alumni and alumni
parents
SETTING THE BAR:
MGP GRADUATES SUCCEEDING AS ATTORNEYS
SETTING THE BAR:
MGP GRADUATES SUCCEEDING AS ATTORNEYS
With MGP’s guidance, our young people are equipped with crucial life skills training, life-long mentorship, exclusive access to jobs and internships so there are no limits to what they can achieve.
We are proud to show-off four of the more than 3,700 talented young people since 2001 who have benefited from our program and remain a vital part of the MGP family.
Meet Esther, Matthew, Chanelle and Jasmine who are taking what they learned in MGP and are thriving as attorneys and serving their communities in Michigan.
Esther Flowers – MGP 2009
Owner, Rose Legal Services
“It’s when I got out that I realized what a gem the program was and how much it’s molded me to be the woman, the attorney, the wife that I am today.”
Matthew High – MGP 2011
Associate, Wilson Elser
“Being a lawyer, the golf component is important. A lot of times in the law profession deals are cut on the golf course.”
Chanelle Manus – MGP 2009
Chief of Staff, Detroit Employment Solutions Corporation + Manus Law
“It was a wonderful experience to learn a lot of the things that we needed to know as adults that we didn’t get taught in school.”
Jasmine Moore – MGP 2009
Judicial Law Clerk, US District Court
“The program was a blessing to my family because my brother was able to come through the program as well.”

LETICIA GITTENS
Product Marketing Manager, Microsoft Surface Hub at Microsoft MGP Class of 2012
We empower our students to succeed in every facet of their lives and love nothing more than showcasing their many talents. We also believe that no one tells our story better than our alumni. Enclosed in this year’s impact report you will find several written pieces, many of which were written by Leticia Gittens, MGP Class of 2012.
donor spotlight:
Ally
An ally is defined as “a person or group that provides assistance and support in an ongoing effort, activity, or struggle.”
2020-2021 FINANCIALS
AUDITED FYE 8-31-2021
SUPPORT & REVENUE
EXPENSES
Contributions & Grants $2,032,544
Fundraising $1,009,924
Total Support & Revenue $3,042,468
Life Skills & Mentoring $726,759
Road Trip for Success $27,661
Making Graduation Possible Program $351,377
Total Program Expenses $1,105,797
Fundraising $402,229
Management & General $381,254
Total Support Expenses $783,483
Total Expenses $1,889,280
2022 FORECAST
Growing our annual budget by 25% in 2021 ensures that our students continue to receive the same high level of support.