Annual Back-to-School Drive
Backpacks, supplies, food, activities, and resources that help students begin the school year ready.
See the 2026 eventIn honor of Juandrell “Drell” Lewis
The Drell Legacy Foundation
Continuing the Legacy. Serving the Community.
Rooted in Detroit, we carry forward a spirit of generosity, leadership, and compassion by uplifting youth, supporting families, and bringing neighbors together through service.
About the Foundation
A legacy that lives through service.
The Drell Legacy Foundation was created to carry forward the generosity, leadership, compassion, and dedication to serving others embodied by Juandrell “Drell” Lewis.
We honor that spirit by creating meaningful opportunities to give, connect, and help our community thrive—one student, one family, and one act of service at a time.
Our Mission
“To ensure that the generosity, leadership, and community spirit of Juandrell ‘Drell’ Lewis continues to inspire and uplift future generations.”
Drell’s Legacy
Turning remembrance into meaningful action.
Drell’s spirit of generosity and care is the heart of this Foundation. Every gathering, partnership, and initiative is intended to extend that spirit into the future.
We believe a legacy grows strongest when a community carries it together—showing up for young people, meeting neighbors with compassion, and making service a lasting tradition.
Programs & Initiatives
Building a stronger community, together.
Our work centers on practical care, connection, and opportunity for Detroit youth and families.
Youth Support & Education
Resources and encouragement designed to help young people learn, grow, and feel supported.
Community Outreach
Responsive outreach and partnerships that connect neighbors with useful community resources.
Mentorship & Enrichment
Opportunities intended to encourage confidence, leadership, learning, and personal growth.
Service Initiatives
Hands-on efforts that bring volunteers and partners together around meaningful local needs.
Scholarship Opportunities
A future goal to expand educational opportunity as the Foundation grows its reach and capacity.
Official event flyerFeatured Community Event
The Drell Legacy Foundation Back-to-School Drive
A free afternoon of school-year essentials, family fun, and community connection.
- Date
- Saturday, August 15, 2026
- Time
- 2:00 PM–4:30 PM
- Location
- Manolo’s Park
3901 Chrysler Drive, Detroit, MI 48201
What you’ll find
- Free backpacks
- School supplies
- Food
- Music
- Games and activities
- Community resources
Ways to Help
Your support becomes community impact.
Donate School Supplies
Help students start prepared with new backpacks, notebooks, folders, pens, pencils, crayons, markers, glue sticks, rulers, erasers, and loose-leaf paper.
Arrange a supply donationVolunteer
Share your time at collections, event setup, distribution, outreach, or future community initiatives.
Tell us you’re interestedSponsor the Foundation
Businesses and organizations can strengthen our work through products, services, partnerships, or financial support.
Start a sponsorship conversationFinancial contribution notice: The Drell Legacy Foundation is currently completing its organizational and tax-exempt setup. Please contact us regarding the current tax treatment of financial contributions.
Community in Focus
Moments of service, coming soon.
Future Foundation and Back-to-School Drive photos will be shared here as our story grows.
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Back-to-School DrivePhoto coming soon
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Contact Us
Let’s continue the legacy together.
Have a question, an idea, or a desire to help? We would be glad to hear from you.
313-694-6963drelllegacyfoundation@gmail.comServing Detroit, Michigan