Since 2019, the Fate In Our Stars (FIOS) event has focused on making the dreams of Detroit youth come true. Planned and executed by the incredible youth in Give Merit's FATE Program, this event raises crucial funds for Give Merit's FATE Scholarship Fund.

FIOS returns this September 17, 2025. Our goal is to raise $60,000 (12 $5k FATE scholarships). The event will include entertainment, dinner, light refreshments, a silent auction, and additional opportunities to give to an exceptional group of students.

About Give Merit and the FATE Program:

Give Merit exists to enhance and extend educational opportunities to Detroit youth through innovative enrichment, mentorship, and athletic activities. Since 2012, Give Merit has facilitated the FATE Program - a ten-year, cohort-based program supporting students from Detroit’s Jalen Rose Leadership Academy. FATE provides innovative programming that blends project-based learning, character development, career exposure, and mentorship into a co-curricular experience emphasizing the value of education and its role in achieving long-term career and personal goals. Your support will ensure at least 12 of our students receive a $5,000 scholarship.

Detroit Lions Monday Night Football Sweepstakes

Another great opportunity to give to our FATE students! Donate today to enter our sweepstakes! You have the chance to win 4 tickets + 4 sideline passes to see the Detroit Lions face off against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for MNF on October 20, 2025 at Ford Field in Detroit.

The prize includes the following:

Four game tickets
Four sideline passes
$1000 for travel and accommodations

Click here to enter!

Fate In Our Stars Annual Fundraising Dinner 2025

Fate In Our Stars (FIOS) is an annual event to showcase the dreams of Detroit youth & raise money to support Give Merit's FATE Scholarship Fund.