Be Part of DRD’s Community
Studies have shown that physical fitness makes a direct and positive impact on a person’s mental health. Donating to Detroit Roller Derby provides accessibility to the sport of roller derby for women, girls, and gender expansive identities in our community. Your donation further creates an inclusive and supportive community for athletes, volunteers and fans of the sport and enhances the lives of many people.
Photo Credit: Brian Glass
How We Operate
We have 1 paid contracted employee to run this organization's 70+ volunteer members. Most of our funding comes from our public games, which can be expensive to put on. Our entire functioning operating budget is between $ 100K - $ 150K per year.
Donation Opportunities
$500 - $1,000
Pays for 1 year membership for 2 people who would otherwise not have afforded access to the sport of roller derby
$5,000 - $10,000
Provides DRD an ability to host more opportunities for public games
$24,000 - $50,000
Provides us with an ability to have organizational administration on staff
Statistics
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Over 70+ members and 24K Followers
Each member puts in anywhere between 10- 20 hours of volunteer service a week. Our fans are treasures that remind us of the many reasons we continue to contribute to this sport.
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Our Impacts
We provide 60 hours a month of available practice to our members. Here women, girls and gender expansive identities grow their physical strength & social relationships that positively impacts their mental health and self confidence.
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Partnerships
We are a member of the Women's Flat Track Derby Association and continue to partner with many other Detroit based nonprofits and small businesses.
How We Intend to Grow
Looking into the future of Roller Derby and the future of Detroit, we would like to expand our reach into the Detroit community. Specifically, we plan to recruit more youth and remove as many accessibility barriers to our sport as possible. To achieve this goal, we need organizational capacity to get this program functioning.
