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Supporting Hurricane Ian Recovery Efforts
Residents across Florida are cleaning up after what’s being called one of the most powerful hurricanes to ever hit the United States. We’re sharing the latest resources and funds for philanthropy to support ongoing recovery efforts.
Wege Foundation Announces New CEO
The Wege Foundation, a CMF member, has announced its new president and CEO, James Logan.
Supporting Housing Needs in Detroit and Beyond
The McGregor Fund has released its biennial report, highlighting the learnings of the past two years in their work to end homelessness and chronic unemployment in Detroit.
Funding Narrative Change
The first-ever report focused exclusively on the funding of narrative change, supported by CMF members, shares the findings of a field scan of narrative change work in racial justice and health equity philanthropy.
Remembering Margaret Thompson
We are honoring the life of Margaret "Peggy" Thompson, MD, a long-time trustee of The Herbert H. and Grace A. Dow Foundation and secretary of The Harry A. and Margaret D. Towsley Foundation.
CMF Members Partner to Support Nonprofit Leaders’ Wellness
The Kalamazoo Community Foundation received a $20,000 grant from the Consumers Energy Foundation to advance diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) efforts in Kalamazoo County.
Michigan’s Opioid Settlement Dollars and Next Steps for Philanthropy
The first payments from the $26 billion nationwide Opioid Settlement are set to begin this week, with Michigan receiving nearly $800 million. We’re sharing highlights from a recent briefing hosted by the Governor’s Office of Foundation Liaison with Michigan’s Department of Health and Human Services on the state’s plan to distribute settlement funding and how philanthropy can be a partner to ensure the equitable distribution of funding.
Philanthropy’s Role in Addressing Hate-Fueled Violence
The White House held the United We Stand Summit which included several bipartisan speakers and launched several initiatives, supported by several CMF members. The initiatives call for the support of the philanthropic sector to help prevent and respond to hate-fueled violence across the nation.
Remembering Sandy Katt
A champion for community and philanthropy, Sandy Katt joined CMF as the organization’s second official employee in 1975. Her service spanned 26 years before dedicating her time to work within the community of Grand Haven. We are honoring the life of Sandy as a former and beloved CMF staffer.
Consumers Energy Foundation Continues Small Business Support in Northern MI
Since 2016, the Consumers Energy Foundation has supported small businesses in Northwest Michigan through Venture North Funding & Development, a community financial development institution and CMF member.
Manistee County Community Foundation Partners with State to Support Trail Development
The Manistee County Community Foundation has partnered with the state to leverage nearly $1.4 million to support the development of a multi-use trail network to connect communities throughout Manistee County.
Exploring Improvements to Opportunity Zones in Michigan
The Michigan League for Public Policy has released a new report on Opportunity Zones in Michigan and offered policy recommendations to improve the program’s administration.
Supporting Opioid Prevention and Treatment
Michigan will receive nearly $800 million from a nationwide settlement from opioid distributors to invest in opioid treatment and prevention. We’re also sharing how two CMF members are supporting overdose prevention work in their communities.
Exploring Longer-Term Approaches to the Student Debt Crisis
As roughly 43 million borrowers await potential student loan forgiveness through the White House’s recent announcement, we are taking a look at how Michigan philanthropy continues to lead in seeding and supporting innovative solutions to address the student debt crisis.
State Announces New Housing Partnership
The Statewide Housing Partnership within the Michigan State Housing Development Authority was announced and will work to develop a strategy to implement Michigan’s Statewide Housing Plan and ensure access to affordable housing for every Michigander.
Unpacking Student Learning Loss Amid the Pandemic
The pandemic has left devastating effects on children’s learning in Michigan and across the country.
Detroit Named One of the World's Greatest Places of 2022
Named One of the World’s Greatest Places of 2022 by TIME, Detroit’s economic development, greenspaces, waterfront, arts and culture scene and more continue to grow through innovative partnerships and approaches led by Michigan philanthropy.
2022 Kids Count Databook: Navigating a Mental Health Crisis
The Annie E. Casey Foundation has released its 2022 KIDS COUNT Databook which shows how Michigan stacks up to the rest of the country in key indicators for child well-being. The databook also describes how children in America are in the midst of a mental health crisis, struggling with anxiety and depression at unprecedented levels.
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