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Climate Action Movement in Michigan
Michigan has an environmental roadmap of policy recommendations produced by the Michigan League of Conservation Voters and Michigan Environmental Council that includes helping our state ensure clean drinking water and mitigating the effects of climate change.
Michigan Safety and Justice Roundtable Reports
Two new reports are providing a comprehensive look at some of the issues youth and adults are facing within our justice system and recommendations for justice reform in Michigan.
MI Nonprofits Count Campaign Highlighted in National Census Scan
Census 2020 is now just a year away and we’re getting a closer look at how philanthropy across the country is supporting efforts for a complete, accurate and equitable census count.
Council of Michigan Foundations 2022 Financial Audit
Council of Michigan Foundations 2022 Financial Audit
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.
Five CMF Members Support New Recovery and Wellness Center
Ten16 Recovery Network’s new Center for Recovery and Wellness facility is in the works in Midland.
Clean Energy Work Underway in MI
We’re getting a look at how clean energy is growing in Michigan, the primary sources for that growth and how funders are helping to catalyze the work in their communities.
MLPP’s Policy Recommendations for MI
The Michigan League for Public Policy (MLPP), a nonpartisan policy institute dedicated to economic opportunity for all, recently released The Owner’s Manual for Michigan, a comprehensive guide that provides 16 policy recommendations for our lawmakers to consider.
MLPP’s Policy Recommendations for MI
The Michigan League for Public Policy (MLPP), a nonpartisan policy institute dedicated to economic opportunity for all, recently released The Owner’s Manual for Michigan, a comprehensive guide that provides 16 policy recommendations for our lawmakers to consider.
Growing Detroit’s African-American Middle Class
A new report by Detroit Future City (DFC), supported by the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, examines the data and challenges facing Detroit’s African-American middle class.
Consumers Energy Foundation continues investment in Great Start Collaborative
Consumers Energy Foundation has provided a $20,000 grant to the Wexford-Missaukee-Manistee Great Start Collaborative to support early childhood programming in the region.
Rethinking the Future of Work
Nearly 300 philanthropy, business, education and community leaders recently gathered at Schoolcraft College to discuss the critical needs of workforce development in Michigan.
Opportunity Zones
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) held a public hearing last week on Opportunity Zones (OZ) commentary.
State of the State Address
As Governor Gretchen Whitmer prepares to share her proposed state budget in early March, we heard from the governor on her list of priorities in her first State of the State Address given last week.
Grand Rapids Community Foundation’s support aimed at making GR more welcoming for immigrants and refugees
The City of Grand Rapids is one of 13 communities across the U.S. receiving a Gateways for Growth award to increase inclusiveness for immigrants and refugees.
Police Academy Engages in Truth, Racial Healing & Transformation Cultural Awareness Experience
The Kalamazoo Valley Community College (KVCC) Police Academy recently participated in a cultural awareness experience that’s the first of its kind in the state with the support of the Kalamazoo Truth, Racial Healing & Transformation (TRHT) site.
Great Lakes One Water Partnership
Two major projects now in the works are being led by CMF member community foundations as part of the Great Lakes One Water Partnership.
Launch Michigan Seeks Educator Input
Launch Michigan, the statewide coalition of diverse organizations, including CMF, who are working together in support of improving student outcomes has launched a survey to gather insights from Michigan educators.
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