On March 23, Governor Gretchen Whitmer issued her Stay Home, Stay Safe, Save Lives executive order, requiring all businesses and organizations deemed non-essential to sustain or support life to close. As small businesses across the state close or cut back on services, CMF members are working to support businesses negatively impacted by COVID-19.

The Midland Area Community Foundation (MACF) announced a $1 million pledge to two funds, the COVID-19 Response Fund and the COVID-19 Impact Investing Fund to provide relief to nonprofits, individuals and small businesses. While the response fund is