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Michiganders in Need: Michigan 2-1-1 Inundated with COVID-19 Calls
We are seeing urgent needs emerging from communities across the state as the health and economic impacts of COVID-19 are beginning to surface.
Michigan 2-1-1, a United Way network and a free service that connects Michigan residents to human services agencies and resources, is currently inundated with calls from those who need access to services or resources.
On average, Michigan 2-1-1 is receiving 500 additional calls each day to address COVID-19 questions, concerns and resource requests.
According to 2-1-1 data, the top five referrals for callers include:
Census 2020: Shifts in Strategy
Though the U.S. Census Bureau continues to temporarily pause field operations due to the pandemic, we are seeing Michigan’s self-response rate grow, mostly due to online participation.
Truth, Racial Healing & Transformation Kalamazoo Launches Virtual Healing Project in Response to COVID-19
Truth, Racial Healing & Transformation (TRHT) Kalamazoo has launched its Virtual Healing Project in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The project was created to continue to develop and deepen relationships, share resources and support the community collectively during this crisis.
ACCESS Provides Free Drive-Through COVID-19 Testing
The Arab Community Center for Economic and Social Services (ACCESS) has provided free drive-through testing for doctors, nurses, police officers, firefighters and others on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic. With the support of the W.K. Kellogg Foundation (WKKF), in just one weekend ACCESS provided 562 free tests at locations in Dearborn and at Wayne State University in Detroit.
Supporting Mental Health Services for Students
The COVID-19 pandemic and school closures have left some students across the state without access or with limited access to mental health support during this time. We are seeing emerging efforts from foundations and their nonprofit partners to address this critical issue for youth.
Truth, Racial Healing & Transformation Kalamazoo Launches Virtual Healing Project in Response to COVID-19
Truth, Racial Healing & Transformation (TRHT) Kalamazoo has launched its Virtual Healing Project in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
ACCESS Provides Free Drive-Through COVID-19 Testing
The Arab Community Center for Economic and Social Services (ACCESS) has provided free drive-through testing for doctors, nurses, police officers, firefighters and others on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Supporting Mental Health Services for Students
The COVID-19 pandemic and school closures have left some students across the state without access or with limited access to mental health support during this time.
Message to Our Community of Philanthropy
We have been examining what equity means to our community of Michigan philanthropy. I could not have envisioned how prescient it would be for our sector—for our communities—during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Michiganders in Need: Michigan 2-1-1 Inundated with COVID-19 Calls
We are seeing urgent needs emerging from communities across the state as the health and economic impacts of COVID-19 are beginning to surface.
Census 2020: Shifts in Strategy
Though the U.S. Census Bureau continues to temporarily pause field operations due to the pandemic, we are seeing Michigan’s self-response rate grow, mostly due to online participation.
Impact Investing as a Tool for COVID-19 Economic Recovery
The COVID-19 pandemic is already a vivid example of why we need to maximize our philanthropy dollars.
Consumers Guide to Grants Management Systems
This resource reviews 14 of the most widely used grants management systems against hundreds of requirements criteria developed with the expertise of consultants, vendors, foundation program officers, and system administrators.
Remembering Marlowe Stoudamire
Marlowe Stoudamire, a 43-year-old speaker, business strategist and entrepreneur, is among the growing number of Michiganders who have lost their lives to the coronavirus.
Stoudamire is remembered as a beloved Detroit advocate who possessed a true passion for community.
Census 2020: COVID-19 Presents New Challenges
Field operations for Census 2020 are now paused for an additional two weeks, until April 15. The U.S. Census Bureau announced over the weekend that it is continuing the temporary suspension of all field operations to help slow the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19).
The Strain on Small Businesses: How MI Philanthropy is Responding
On March 23, Governor Gretchen Whitmer issued her Stay Home, Stay Safe, Save Lives executive order, requiring all businesses and organizations deemed non-essential to sustain or support life to close. As small businesses across the state close or cut back on services, CMF members are working to support businesses negatively impacted by COVID-19.
Canton Community Foundation Supports Seniors Experiencing Isolation
The Canton Community Foundation (CCF) has made changes to its Providing Others Renewed Confidence and Hope (PORCH) program to further support seniors in the community during COVID-19.
Grand Rapids Community Foundation Partners with Hispanic Center of Western Michigan to Ensure All Community Members Receive Information and Resources
As individuals, businesses and nonprofit organizations feel the impact of the COVID-19 crisis, Grand Rapids Community Foundation (GRCF) has partnered with the Hispanic Center of Western Michigan to support multilingual translation and interpretation services. This grant partnership will help ensure all members of the community have access to critical information about minimizing exposure to and spreading COVID-19, as well as resources.
Connecting Government and Philanthropy
Governor Gretchen Whitmer and her administration have taken sweeping actions to minimize the spread of COVID-19 while Michigan philanthropy has mobilized quickly as a stabilizing force. In this unprecedented time, the scale of this crisis will require new levels of coordination between all layers of government and the charitable sector. To facilitate and inform this coordination, CMF and the Office of Foundation Liaison (OFL) have been working to provide members with direct connections to state leaders and policymakers.
Remembering Marlowe Stoudamire
Marlowe Stoudamire, a 43-year-old speaker, business strategist and entrepreneur, is among the growing number of Michiganders who have lost their lives to the coronavirus.
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