The Woodward Society

The Woodward Society is the major gifts club of the Detroit Medical Center, recognizing the significant and ongoing role of philanthropy at the medical center.

The Society is named for the Honorable Augustus B. Woodward who was a federal judge sent by President Thomas Jefferson to help rebuild Detroit after it was destroyed by fire in 1805. Judge Woodward was a philosopher and scientific writer and was especially interested in the future health and education needs of the community. Today, Michigan's nationally recognized systems of health care and higher education reflect the spirit of Judge Woodward's early vision.

Judge Woodward's dream has become the legacy of The Woodward Society. Members of the Society are caring people of our community, who contribute to improve upon our remarkable progress in the field of health care, benefiting people today and for generations to come.

Qualification for Membership and Benefits

The Woodward Society is pleased to include as annual members all contributors whose cumulative giving is $1,000 or more during any calendar year to one or more of the institutions of the Detroit Medical Center.

Aggregate membership is bestowed with a member's cumulative giving beginning at the level of $25,000.

Benefits of membership presently include invitation to various events highlighting the DMC's academic and clinical achievements, and updates on philanthropic and other activities at the DMC via the newsletter People in Philanthropy.