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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.
Racial Equity at Lean Foundations
Exponent Philanthropy’s new publication, Racial Equity in Lean Foundations: Closing the Gap Between Intention and Impact, reveals that a greater percentage of leanly staffed foundations see racial equity as very relevant to their mission than in the preceding year
Administering Federal Funding through Community-Based Partnerships
The Bay Area Community Foundation is partnering with its local municipality to administer critical federal funding to nonprofits in the community that have been negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
State Accepting Public Comment on Federal Program Spending
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is currently accepting public comments on the state’s plan for spending Temporary Assistance for Needy Families funding from the federal government.
Welcoming a New CMF Member: The Song Foundation
We’re talking with Khalilah Burt Gaston, the first executive director of the Song Foundation, about the journey from personal giving to organizational philanthropy and what’s next for the foundation.
Race in the Workplace: The Frontline Experience
Nearly 70% of the current U.S. workforce is concentrated in frontline jobs, according to a report released by McKinsey & Company in partnership with the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, Walmart and PolicyLink.
New Treasury Guidance Aims to Increase Supply of Affordable Housing
The U.S. Department of Treasury recently released new guidance that provides additional flexibility for state, local and tribal governments to use the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF) to increase the supply of affordable housing.
The Gerber Foundation Hires New Director
The Gerber Foundation is delighted to announce the hiring of Sara Hohnstein as the next Gerber Foundation Director. Sara steps into the position pioneered by Cathy Obits, who is retiring at the end of 2022.
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