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A Call for Civil Discourse
“When the freedom they wished for most was freedom from responsibility, then Athens ceased to be free.”
- Edward Gibbon, historian and author of “The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire”
Mental Health Support: Critical in Time of Trauma, Isolation and Stress
At least 56% of American adults have reported that worry or stress related to the pandemic has caused them to experience at least one negative effect on their mental health and well-being, according to data from Kaiser Family Foundation.
Supporting Local, Nonprofit Journalism in the Crisis and Beyond
Philanthropy is stepping up its support for local and nonprofit journalism during the COVID-19 pandemic, an industry that has been struggling over the last decade or more.
Caring for Our Frontline Workers
Healthcare workers have been on the frontlines around the clock for weeks to care for patients during the COVID-19 pandemic. The philanthropic community has shown an outpouring of support for frontline workers’ safety and well-being during this crisis.
Addressing Challenges and Creating Next Steps for MI Education and Students
On Friday, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced the creation of the Return to Learning Advisory Council, formalizing a process for determining how schools may be able to reopen in the fall.
A Call for Civil Discourse
“When the freedom they wished for most was freedom from responsibility, then Athens ceased to be free.”
- Edward Gibbon, historian and author of “The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire”
Supporting Local, Nonprofit Journalism in the Crisis and Beyond
Philanthropy is stepping up its support for local and nonprofit journalism during the COVID-19 pandemic, an industry that has been struggling over the last decade or more.
Caring for Our Frontline Workers
Healthcare workers have been on the frontlines around the clock for weeks to care for patients during the COVID-19 pandemic. The philanthropic community has shown an outpouring of support for frontline workers’ safety and well-being during this crisis.
Addressing Challenges and Creating Next Steps for MI Education and Students
On Friday, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced the creation of the Return to Learning Advisory Council, formalizing a process for determining how schools may be able to reopen in the fall.
Supporting Those Experiencing Homelessness in the Pandemic
The pandemic presents unique challenges to those who are experiencing homelessness and the organizations that support them. The Detroit News reported that the city’s homeless shelters face additional costs to limit the spread of the virus among residents.
Michigan 2-1-1 Launches COVID-19 Dashboard
Michigan 2-1-1, a United Way network and a free service that connects Michigan residents to human services agencies and resources, created a COVID-19 dashboard to show the needs emerging from Michigan communities since the pandemic began.
The Importance of Leaning in While Preserving Choice
Michigan philanthropy is leaning in to and leading through the COVID-19 crisis at remarkable speed and depth. Funders around the state have adapted their grantmaking, policies and procedures and leveraged new partnerships to meet the needs of communities through this pandemic. The commitment of Michigan philanthropy is indeed exceptional, not only in times of crisis, but beyond.
Great Lakes Bay Region’s Dual Coordinated Crisis Response
After more than two months of rapid response efforts connected to the COVID-19 crisis, historic flooding has created a dual crisis situation for the Great Lakes Bay region. Midland and Gladwin Counties remain under a federal emergency declaration and Arenac, Saginaw and Iosco Counties were all included along with Midland and Gladwin in the governor’s state of emergency declaration.
Leveraging Partnerships in Crises and Beyond
Michigan’s philanthropic sector continues to develop new collaborations and leverage existing partnerships to support communities in the pandemic.
Final Call for Applicants: Michigan’s Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission
Today, June 1 is the final day to apply for Michigan’s Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission.
The commission will be tasked with drawing district lines for the Michigan Legislature and Michigan’s members of Congress for the 2022 election.
CMF Members Join Together to Launch Detroit COVID-19 Therapy Collaborative
The Detroit COVID-19 Therapy Collaborative led by CMF members The Ethel and James Flinn Foundation, The Skillman Foundation, Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan and Michigan Health Endowment Fund, and the
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