WDET’s Holiday On Air Fundraiser is underway. The weeklong event, running December 2–8, begins with a message of gratitude for the community that has supported the station throughout a challenging year for public media.

More than 12,000 members helped sustain WDET in the past year, with many offering additional gifts. Local businesses and nonprofit organizations also played a key role by underwriting programs, contributing to fundraisers and silent auctions, and providing meals during on-air fundraisers. Event attendees and foundation partners further supported WDET’s broadcasts and community engagement work.

With that strong foundation of support, WDET is now aiming to welcome 250 first-time members this week. Visit wdet.org/give to become a new member.

Give the gift of WDET

Listeners can now give a WDET gift membership to friends or family. When the recipient is new to the station, the gift helps WDET move closer to its goal of 250 first-time supporters. Details are available at wdet.org/holiday.

Empower DRIS and emerging storytellers

Wayne State University’s Giving Tuesday campaign is also highlighting two WDET initiatives.
The May Mitchell Royal Foundation is matching up to $5,800 in gifts for DRIS, WDET’s service for listeners who are visually impaired or socially isolated. WDET also aims to raise at least $7,200 to fund internships that support training for the next generation of radio talent.

Daily gift card drawings

Throughout the fundraiser, WDET will hold daily drawings for gift cards purchased from local small business sponsors as a way to celebrate community support during the season. Tune in or follow along on social media to catch each day’s featured gift card set.

Thank you, WDET supporters

WDET thanks all listeners, donors and partners whose contributions make the station’s work possible. You put the people in people-powered radio, and we couldn’t do this without you.

There is still time to support WDET this holiday season