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Community-Based Partnerships Create Opportunities in Navigating Federal Funding
The Kalamazoo Community Foundation collaborated with the city of Kalamazoo and the United Way of the Battle Creek and Kalamazoo Region to administer $1 million of the city of Kalamazoo’s Federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds.
Philanthropy’s Role in Building Bridges for an Equitable Future
A Message from Kyle Caldwell, President and CEO of CMF
Food Security Council Outlines Final Recommendations
Estimates show that during the start of the pandemic, food insecurity increased to approximately 1.9 million people in Michigan, including 552,000 children.
Engaging Community Collaboration to Secure Federal Funding
In anticipation of state and federal funding through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), several organizations, including CMF members, in Northern Michigan, are partnering to ensure their communities are prepared for these dollars.
Supporting Working Families Through State Tax Credits
As tax season continues, several CMF members and partner organizations are encouraging Michigan families to take advantage of tax break programs like the Michigan Earned Income Tax Credit and the expanded Child Care Tax Credit.
Exploring the Impacts of Cash Assistance
Cash assistance for individuals and families in need can help to ensure everyone has equitable access to economic security, mobility and opportunities.
Michigan’s Early Childhood Workforce Crisis
Michigan faces an early childhood workforce crisis as educators and staff face poor pay, little room for advancement and a lack of public resources.
Exploring Policies that Address Poverty and its Impact on Child Development
New research from Harvard University suggests that policies that aim to reduce poverty may lead to larger brains in children, underscoring the need for a strong social safety net.
Exploring the Impact of Truth, Racial Healing & Transformation in Kalamazoo
Truth, Racial Healing & Transformation (TRHT) Kalamazoo, hosted by the Kalamazoo Community Foundation (KZCF), has released an impact report reflecting on the impact of TRHT in the community over the past few years.
National Day of Racial Healing
Tuesday, January 18 is the National Day of Racial Healing (NDORH). Communities across the state and the U.S. will come together for essential and timely conversations on racial healing, equity and justice for the sixth annual NDORH.
Increasing Transparency Through Trust-Based Grantmaking
For many years the Kalamazoo Community Foundation (KZCF) has been working to ensure greater equity in its grantmaking and recently began transitioning to a trust-based grant model.
Creating More Equitable Pathways to Higher Education
This post was originally created for the Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy’s blog, and appeared on February 8, 2022. See the original post here.
Healing is Necessary for Hope to Persist
A blog by Rosemary Linares, Co-Coordinator for the Battle Creek Coalition for Truth, Racial Healing & Transformation
Addressing the Disproportionate Impacts of Michigan’s Opioid Epidemic
The state’s Michigan Opioids Task Force is seeking proposals for a racial equity consultant to guide the development of a Racial Equity Workgroup.
Supporting Healthy and Fulfilling Aging
The Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation (AAACF) commissioned the AAACF Washtenaw County Healthy & Fulfilling Aging Systems Research Report: 2020 Analysis of the Local Senior Ecosystem & Opportunities.
Catalyzing Change by Embedding Youth Voice in Philanthropy
A blog by Jeremiah Steen, founder of the Steen Foundation and member of The Skillman Foundation President’s Youth Council.
Capitol Hill Hearing Focuses on Charitable Giving & Nonprofit Sector
Leaders from the nonprofit sector recently testified before the Senate Finance Committee during a hearing on "Examining Charitable Giving and Trends in the Nonprofit Sector." The hearing focused on the charitable gifts that provide nonprofits with the necessary resources to serve those in need.
Getting Started and Sourcing Deals
What does it take for a foundation to begin impact investing? And once those initial steps are underway, how can philanthropy continually identify opportunities for investment?
The Michigan Impact Investing Hub Unlocks New Insights and Opportunities
The Hub is the culmination of years of exploration and planning by CMF’s Impact Investing Committee and other stakeholders eager to explore how CMF could continue to grow and strengthen the impact investing practice as we collectively work to support thriving, equitable communities.
Reflections on Findings of the Washtenaw County Capital Flow Report
The report was the first of its kind to establish an independent and objective understanding of the local investing ecosystem.
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