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Vera and Joseph Dresner Foundation awards $1 million grant for new center for families in need
The Vera and Joseph Dresner Foundation has awarded a $1 million grant to the Coalition On Temporary Shelter (COTS), which is one of the largest providers of housing for homeless families in Detroit.
Our Communities are Changing: What You Need to Know
We’re getting a look at new data released by the U.S. Census Bureau that shows by 2035 older adults will outnumber children for the first time in U.S. history.
Hagerty launches initiative to provide child safety seats for families in need
Hagerty, a corporate giving program CMF member and specialty insurer, is launching an initiative to provide child car seats for families in need.
The State of Michigan Education
The Education Trust-Midwest, a nonpartisan, data-driven education policy, research and advocacy organization, has released its 2018 State of Michigan Education Report, providing analysis and recommendations to improve our education outcomes.
MI Philanthropy at Capitol Hill
Nearly 30 CMF members are back at home this week after traveling to Washington, D.C. to meet with our Michigan congressional delegation and senators for Foundations on the Hill.
An Inclusive Economy: How Detroit and GR Performed
We’re getting an inside look at how 100 of the largest metro areas are performing in economic growth, prosperity and inclusion as the Brookings Institute has released its new 2018 Metro Monitor.
Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation launches largest senior-focused prize competition in North America
The Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation (AAACF) recently launched Vital Seniors: A Community Innovation Competition, a $2.5 million initiative sponsored by the Glacier Hills Legacy Fund at the community foundation.
Michigan House to SXSW
The Michigan House, a pop-up space dedicated to all things Michigan is in Austin, Texas for the annual South by Southwest (SXSW) a conference and festival dedicated to film, interactive media and music.
TRHT Partnership with MI Department of Civil Rights to Advance Racial Equity Work
The state has announced that the Michigan Department of Civil Rights (MDCR) has received a grant to advance racial equity in Kalamazoo through partnership with the Truth, Racial Healing & Transformation (TRHT) efforts underway in the area.
Engaging in Community Dialogue: Our Shared Democracy
Amidst divisive political conversations, differing ideologies and a need for greater community engagement, how can we bridge the divide to have inclusive and civil community conversations?
Jandernoas give $4.3 million to support educational partnership with University of Michigan
Mike and Sue Jandernoa of the Jandernoa Foundation, recently gave $4.3 million to improve the mathematics proficiency of Michigan school children through a partnership with the University of Michigan.
MI’s Efforts to Secure an Accurate Census Count in 2020
Michigan’s Nonprofit Complete Count Committee wrapped up its first meeting as efforts are underway to engage nonprofits in ensuring an equitable and accurate count in Census 2020.
United Methodist Retirement Communities (UMRC) Foundation
The United Methodist Retirement Communities (UMRC) Foundation, a CMF member, recently announced that it has received a $2.5 million grant to support expansion and renovations to UMRC’s Kresge Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, located in Chelsea.
DTE Energy Earns National Award for Corporate Citizenship
Detroit-based DTE Energy has been named among the Points of Light Civic 50 - the top 50 companies nationally in corporate citizenship.
The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, the Ford Foundation and the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan Partnership for The Detroit Journalism Engagement Fund
This is just a glimpse of the incredible work accomplished by grantees of the Detroit Journalism Engagement Fund.
GEO Resource Helps Grantmakers Improve Organizational Culture to Grow Impact
Foundation leaders who think of their organization’s culture as an aside, something unconnected to the team’s daily work and unworthy of attention when schedules are jam packed, may be surprised to learn that culture has been shown to have a direct impact on success.
The 2018 Kids Count Data Book Shows Concerning Trends for Michigan
We’re digging into the state-by-state rankings coming out of the newly published 2018 Kids Count Data Book released by the Annie E. Casey Foundation.
Digging in to Key Components of the 2019 State Budget
The $56.8 billion state budget for 2019 is now approved and signed by Governor Rick Snyder and will take effect October 1. The budget represents an overall .6 percent increase from the previous year.
CMF Joins New Statewide Education Alliance “Launch Michigan”; Members Discuss Focus Areas, Opportunities for Involvement
CMF members recently gathered in Lansing to learn about Launch Michigan - the new statewide coalition of diverse organizations working together in support of improving student outcomes.
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