Education & Development

CASE Study Program – Detroit Chapter

The CASE (Careers As Sports Executives) Study Program is a free sports executive study program for high school students who are interested in sports – and perhaps careers in sports – but who would not otherwise have the opportunity to get the training, experience and tutelage to pursue entry-level jobs in the industry. The program aims to foster personal and professional development by offering training, experience, and guidance for students interested in pursuing entry-level jobs in sports.

With support from Meijer, the Detroit Tigers Foundation again partnered with The Children's Center to sponsor the annual Back to School Backpack Bazaar, presented by Meijer and the Tigers Foundation, on Aug. 20. The event provided 2,000 backpacks and school supplies to clients, families and communities served by The Children's Center.

This year's Bazaar ran alongside The Children's Center's Health and Wellness Fair, giving families access to school supplies and community health resources in one stop. The 2,000 backpacks were split among elementary (750), middle school (750) and high school (500) students, and each came stocked with essential school supplies, including a Tigers Foundation x Meijer co-branded pencil bag. In total, Meijer donated nearly 50,000 items this year, adding disinfectant wipes, deodorant and feminine hygiene products to the usual lineup of classroom supplies.

Leading up to the distribution date, colleagues from Ilitch Sports + Entertainment, Meijer and The Children's Center helped stuff backpacks at The Children's Center on July 31, Aug. 5 and Aug. 18 to prepare for the 2026-27 school year.