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Proposal to Expand Voter Access in Michigan Now in Consideration for Mid-Term Ballot
More than 430,000 signatures were recently submitted for a 2018 ballot initiative to expand voting in Michigan by allowing absentee ballots to be cast for any reason and implementing measures such as same-day voter registration.
Exploring the Facts of Racial Health Disparities
We all get sick sooner or later, but data has proven some fare far worse than others.
DTE Energy Earns National Award for Corporate Citizenship
Detroit-based DTE Energy has been named among the Points of Light Civic 50 - the top 50 companies nationally in corporate citizenship.
"Post-Graduation Scholarships Act” Could Open New Doors for Workforce Development
The “Workforce Development Through Post-Graduation Scholarships Act” is a new piece of legislation generating excitement for philanthropic entities around the country.
Over 350 Signatures Added to Governor’s Letter Calling for Civility in Public Discourse
Civility For Us. That is the name of a new webpage connected to the official State of Michigan website.
United Methodist Retirement Communities (UMRC) Foundation
The United Methodist Retirement Communities (UMRC) Foundation, a CMF member, recently announced that it has received a $2.5 million grant to support expansion and renovations to UMRC’s Kresge Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, located in Chelsea.
Taking Action to Increase the State’s Earned Income Tax Credit
Leaders from the Detroit Regional Chamber, Michigan Chamber of Commerce and Michigan Future joined legislative leaders last week for a press conference at the Mackinac Policy Conference (MPC) to discuss the increase of the Michigan Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC).
Unpacking the Consensus Revenue Estimating Conference
In Michigan, state revenues continue to exceed previous estimates. The Consensus Revenue Estimating Conference held a few weeks ago provided an update to the revenue forecast as the Legislature is considering the proposed 2022-23 fiscal budget.
Addressing the Strain on Michigan’s Child Care System
Over the past 11 months, child care providers and families have been faced with more challenges due to COVID-19
Workforce Housing Development Project Moves Forward
The Petoskey-Harbor Springs Area Community Foundation finalized the purchase of property in the city of Petoskey to move forward with a proposed 60-unit workforce housing development.
Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation Partners with Local Nonprofits to Support Families with Financial Insecurity
Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation has partnered with United Way of Washtenaw County (UWWC) to launch a new initiative aimed to support Washtenaw County families with financial insecurity.
Welcome! We Invite You to Explore CMF’s New Website
Welcome to the New CMF website!
Speaking Up: Philanthropic Advocacy and Legal Lobbying
With Michigan’s August primary election taking place tomorrow and the gubernatorial election just three months away, now is the time to seek out opportunities to speak with candidates and elected officials.
CMF Provides Leadership in Development of New Grantmaker Platform
"Grantmaking programs are complicated to manage. Even the relatively small programs can involve tracking dozens of applications, reviewers, requirements and payments."
New Report Offers Recommendations to Alleviate Poverty in Michigan
The report outlines recommendations to support individuals and families in our state who live in low-income households.
New Report Highlights Opportunities for Foundations to Improve Diversity Efforts
In an effort to better understand the efforts of nonprofit organizations when it comes to diversity and the ways in which their foundation funders are interacting with and/or supporting those efforts, the Center for Effective Philanthropy (CEP) sent surveys to 338 leaders of nonprofit organizations with annual expenses between $100,000 and $100 million.
C.S. Mott Foundation
The Charles Stewart Mott Foundation was recently honored with the 2018 Secretary’s Award for Public and Philanthropic Partnerships from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the Council on Foundations.
Youth Advisory Committee Deploys Grants to Advance Racial Equity
The grants support several organizations working to create a more inclusive, and equitable community.
Farmers Markets Seeking Permanent Solution for Mobile SNAP Payments
The Novo Dia Group is an Austin-based developer that created the Mobile Market Plus app used by many farmers markets and farm stands in the state of Michigan and across the nation to process Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Bridge Card transactions.
Partnerships and New Commitments Further Michigan’s Clean Energy Journey
Michigan is in the midst of a major energy transition, with many entities playing a role in moving our state’s efforts forward.
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