Stand with the Phoenix.
Every dollar supports year-round Phoenix work — Historic Engine 11 preservation, Project 100, community outreach, families impacted by fire, senior feeding and fellowship, the annual backpack giveaway, retiree fellowship, and active member and family fellowship. The Phoenix of the Detroit Fire Department is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit.
Year-round Phoenix work.
Phoenix shows up across Detroit every season of the year. General Phoenix support directly fuels the work below.
Roof, masonry, mechanical, accessibility, and ongoing building improvements at 2733 Gratiot Avenue — Detroit's oldest active-use firehouse.
Mentorship, prep, and the path to the Detroit Fire Department for the next generation of Phoenix members.
Year-round outreach across Detroit — community days, school visits, and Phoenix presence where it counts.
Direct support for Detroit families and households impacted by fire and emergency events.
Meals, programs, and fellowship for Detroit seniors hosted through Phoenix.
Each August, Phoenix supports Detroit students and families through the annual backpack and school-supply giveaway.
Monthly Retirees Breakfast, Annual Retirees Luncheon, and ongoing retiree fellowship at Historic Engine 11.
Phoenix programming that strengthens active Phoenix members and their families throughout the year.
Direct support for Phoenix.
Choose the option that works for you. All three send funds directly to Phoenix for general support of year-round Phoenix work.
The Phoenix of the Detroit Fire Department.
Donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. Mailing address: Historic Engine 11, 2733 Gratiot Ave., Detroit, MI 48207. For donor questions or to request a receipt, reach out through the Phoenix Contact page.