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ArtPrize 10
The world’s largest public art competition, ArtPrize, is currently underway in downtown Grand Rapids.
Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation Kicks Off STEM 2035 Cohort
This week Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation’s STEM 2035 Cohort will hold its first kick off meeting in Detroit.
Opportunity Atlas Traces Roots of Social Mobility
A new online tool has launched to provide the public and policymakers with easily accessible data about lifetime outcomes by neighborhood.
New Resources for Sexual Assault and Abuse Survivors in MI
Michigan’s First Lady Sue Snyder has announced the launch of a new web portal to better connect all Michiganders who are survivors of sexual assault and abuse with resources.
Michigan’s Need for Services Remains Highest in Great Lakes Region
We’re getting an inside look at the number of Michiganders who have turned to The Salvation Army for basic needs assistance so far this year.
Battle Creek Community Foundation supports new health clinic for college students and area residents
The Battle Creek Community Foundation has provided a grant to support the Munger Place, a new downtown health clinic that will serve Albion College students and Albion residents.
Launch Michigan Coalition to Boost Educational Excellence in MI
We have shared the data around our educational outcomes in Michigan and how we’re facing a changing workforce and skills gap. Now we are taking a closer look as to why we need to ensure students are prepared for future jobs that don’t yet exist and work already underway in Michigan to address it.
Pandemic-Related Food Insecurity Forecasted Through 2022
Our strained food bank network is still operating in emergency response mode.
Public Policy Endowment Fund Launches in Honor of Rob Collier
Hundreds of CMF members, community and state leaders joined together in celebrating Rob Collier, president and CEO of CMF, his career and dedication to Michigan philanthropy last week at the Grand Rapids Public Museum as part of CMF’s 46th Annual Conference.
Expanding MI Voter Access to Increase Civic Engagement
The deadline to register to vote in Michigan’s November 6th election has closed but if a ballot proposal passes, Michiganders could register to vote on Election Day, expanding voting access and voter registration.
ITC Holdings Corp. Supports Program to Connect MSU Students with Detroit Civic Institutions
ITC Holdings Corp., a CMF corporate giving program member, provided $100,000 to support Michigan State University’s (MSU) InnovateGov program which provides MSU students with hands-on experience working on an array of social challenges.
Navigating Crisis Response in Otsego County
Nearly one month after a devastating tornado touched down in Gaylord, we’re learning more about the Otsego Community Foundation’s crisis response and how fellow CMF members have supported immediate relief efforts.
Specific Benefits Underscore the Need for Expanding the States’ Earned Income Tax Credit
CMF is partnering with the Michigan League for Public Policy, Michigan Future and others in supporting the increase of the state Earned Income Tax Credit to 30%.
Poverty Taskforce Recommendations
The Michigan Poverty Task Force has released its second set of policy recommendations in its 2022 report to support individuals and families in our state who live in households that earn lower wages.
ALICE Report Data Informs the Path to Economic Stability for Michigan
The 2021 ALICE Report for Michigan is providing new insights into economic challenges for Michigan residents, pre-pandemic.
School Finance Collaborative Releases New Report
The School Finance Research Collaborative, has released a new report which provides comprehensive analysis of school funding in Michigan and recommendations for the future.
Civic Engagement Continues with Second Wave of Women’s Marches
Over the weekend, women across Michigan, the country and the globe gathered for the second annual Women’s March, marking a year of increased civic engagement for women’s issues and creating actionable steps for 2018.
The Power of Partnerships: MI Philanthropy in Action
Members of our CMF community have engaged with policymakers during the first-ever virtual Foundations on the Hill (FOTH).
Michigan Employs New Tool to Tackle Opioid Crisis
The state has announced a new data analysis tool is now in place within the Michigan Automated Prescription System (MAPS) to combat the opioid crisis in our state.
McGregor Fund Awards Grant to Support Launch of Detroit Justice Center
The McGregor Fund recently announced a $600,000 lead gift to launch the Detroit Justice Center, a new community law center addressing the harmful consequences of mass incarceration and the criminalization of poverty for Detroit families.
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