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CMF Members Combat Misinformation Through Social Media Influencers
With so much information on COVID-19 coming from various sources, many community members may find it difficult to determine what to interpret as fact. In conjunction with Spectrum Health Lakeland (SPL), the Berrien Community Foundation (BCF) and the Frederick S. Upton Foundation have supported a local campaign to stop the spread of misinformation around COVID-19.
COVID-19 Leadership Snapshot: Corporate Philanthropy’s Response
New partnerships and strategies to help our most vulnerable communities continue to emerge from within our community of philanthropy. We’re highlighting a few examples of how CMF corporate members are taking the lead as they work to meet the growing needs of Michiganders and communities across the country.
The Consumers Energy Foundation announced last week it has provided over $1 million to nonprofits, including $600,000 to protect and support healthcare workers and $500,000 to nonprofits across the state.
Fund Launches to Support Families and Workers in Long-Term Economic Recovery
The Ford Foundation and W.K. Kellogg Foundation, both CMF members, in partnership with several other funders, recently announced the launch of the Families and Workers Fund.
The fund is dedicated to serving the workers, families and communities most devastated by the economic and health crises resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Role of Seeing and Observing in the COVID-19 Crisis
This past week we have witnessed some promising signs that the social isolation policies are beginning to “flatten the curve.”
Independent Redistricting Commission Applications Continue Virtually in Pandemic
Applications for the Michigan Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission are still being accepted and processed virtually, despite the ongoing challenges of COVID-19.
Census 2020: Field Operations Further Delayed
The U.S. Census Bureau has announced another shift in census operations due to COVID-19.
CMF Members Combat Misinformation Through Social Media Influencers
With so much information on COVID-19 coming from various sources, many community members may find it difficult to determine what to interpret as fact.
COVID-19 Leadership Snapshot: Corporate Philanthropy’s Response
New partnerships and strategies to help our most vulnerable communities continue to emerge from within our community of philanthropy.
Fund Launches to Support Families and Workers in Long-Term Economic Recovery
The Ford Foundation and W.K. Kellogg Foundation, both CMF members, in partnership with several other funders, recently announced the launch of the Families and Workers Fund.
Building Vibrant Communities
oin representatives from the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) as they discuss community development technical assistance and financial tools that can work together with local efforts to foster vibrant, sustainable and diverse communities.
Foundation Transition Continues Prominent Washtenaw County Philanthropy
The Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation will now proudly carry on the philanthropic legacy of the Buhr Foundation.
State Task Force to Focus on COVID-19 Racial Disparities
Michigan’s Coronavirus Task Force on Racial Disparities launched last week. The task force, created by Governor Gretchen Whitmer and led by Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist, consists of leaders across state government and health care professionals from communities most impacted by the spread of coronavirus.
The state shared that more than 40% of COVID-19 related deaths in Michigan are African Americans yet only 14% of our state’s population are African Americans.
Michigan Launches New Food Assistance Program
Michigan has become the first state in the country to gain federal approval of a program that will provide nutritious food to children affected by school closings due to COVID-19.
Crisis Response: The Power of Partnerships
Across the state we are seeing response efforts powered by partnerships and the collaborative action of Michigan philanthropy.
Regional urgent relief funds and collaborative grantmaking are two key areas where we’re seeing rapid growth statewide. We hope sharing these stories from across the CMF membership can support continued conversation and learning as we navigate this crisis together.
There are numerous coordinated COVID-19 public health grantmaking efforts underway.
Legal Support Connected to COVID-19
There are many questions and concerns around the wide-ranging impacts of COVID-19 on individuals, families and communities. Michigan Legal Help (MLH), which is supported by CMF member the Michigan State Bar Foundation, is seeing an increase in people searching for legal help and resources connected to COVID-19.
Michigan Women Forward Launches COVID-19 Entrepreneur Assistance Project
With funding from the state’s philanthropic sector, Michigan Women Forward (MWF), a CMF member, has launched a program to support women entrepreneurs during the COVID-19 crisis.
The Skillman Foundation Provides Personal Protection Equipment for Detroit Nonprofit Workers
While personal protection equipment (PPE) is increasingly limited, Michigan foundations are working to ensure individuals outside of the medical field who are frontline workers are protected as they continue providing critical services to our most vulnerable communities.
State Task Force to Focus on COVID-19 Racial Disparities
Michigan’s Coronavirus Task Force on Racial Disparities launched last week.
Michigan Launches New Food Assistance Program
Michigan has become the first state in the country to gain federal approval of a program that will provide nutritious food to children affected by school closings due to COVID-19.
Crisis Response: The Power of Partnerships
Across the state we are seeing response efforts powered by partnerships and the collaborative action of Michigan philanthropy.
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