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Four CMF Members Supporting Small Businesses through Regional Resiliency Fund
A fund that supports small businesses in Benzie, Grand Traverse and Leelanau Counties that have been affected by the pandemic continues to grow through the support of CMF members.
CMF Members Support Transportation Service for Area Residents
With funding from the Michigan Health Endowment Fund and the Grand Traverse Regional Community Foundation (GTRCF), the Bay Area Transportation Authority (BATA) is piloting a new service to provide additional transportation options to Traverse City area residents.
Systemic Racism in Public Housing System: Flint TRHT’s Approach to Community Healing
A year after the groundbreaking of a mixed-income housing development in Flint, we are learning more about the community planning and engagement behind the project to help create a more equitable future for a Flint neighborhood and its residents.
Equity Considerations for the Return to School
Local school districts continue to roll out their back to school plans, sharing what the learning environment will look like for students, families and teachers in the coming weeks.
New Digital Content Series Led by CMF Member Launches This Week
A new digital content series featuring the challenges of caregivers and the opportunities we all have to build stronger relationships and communities debuts this week.
An Inside Look at Racial and Economic Equity Data
The pandemic has further exposed deeply ingrained inequities in our communities.
Application Deadline Nears for Paycheck Protection Program Loans
The deadline to apply for the latest round of funding through the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) is this Saturday, August 8.
The Besser Foundation Supports Medical Center Project in Alpena
The Besser Foundation has committed $300,000 to the MidMichigan Health Foundation to provide support for a new patient tower project in Alpena.
Community Sharing: Communicating Your COVID-19 Efforts and Impact to Boards and Beyond
We invited Kathleen Owsley, president, Bosch Community Fund (BCF) and CMF Trustee to talk with us about the new way BCF is using infographic-style dashboards to communicate their COVID-19 response efforts, and impact, to their executive management team, board of trustees and Bosch associates.
Critical Census Outreach Continues in MI
As we look ahead to August and the next stage of Census outreach, Michigan remains third nationwide in 2020 Census participation.
COVID-19 Scenario Planning for the Social Sector
As the pandemic continues we are all living and working in uncertainty. A new guide hopes to help our sector plan for the various scenarios that may present themselves in the next year and beyond.
The Strain of the Pandemic on Child Care Providers and Working Families
While many child care facilities were able to welcome back students earlier this summer, some facilities across the state have remained closed, putting providers and Michigan families in challenging situations.
Ongoing Challenges and Supports for Nonprofits During COVID-19
As small businesses and nonprofits continue to face their own unique challenges during the pandemic, the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) is launching a program to provide additional support.
In Appreciation of America’s Conscience Bearers
On Friday America lost two civil rights icons, the Reverend Cordy Tindell “C.T.” Vivian and Congressman John Lewis.
The Fred A. and Barbara M. Erb Family Foundation Celebrates 10 Years, Releases 5-Year Strategic Plan
The Fred A. and Barbara M. Erb Family Foundation celebrated its 10 year anniversary by releasing The Road Already Traveled and the Journey Forward, highlighting its past grantmaking and outlining its plan for its future.
Cultivating Donor Relationships and Advancing Placemaking
The Knowlton's Ice Museum of North America and endowment fund may move to the Community Foundation of St. Clair County under the community foundation’s corporate umbrella according to The Times Herald in Port Huron.
Addressing Inequities for Seniors During COVID-19
The American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) Michigan has released a report that outlines key disparities in COVID-19 care and prevention for Michigan seniors based on their age, race, ethnicity, geographic location and income.
Lawmakers to Consider Next Round of COVID-19 Relief Legislation
Lawmakers will head back to Capitol Hill on July 20 to focus on the next installment of COVID-19 legislation.
New Report Revisits Nonprofit Racial Leadership Gap
The Building Movement Project’s (BMP) latest report is providing insights on the persistent challenges and barriers within the sector when it comes to effectively addressing the lack of diversity in nonprofit leadership and the inequities people of color face.
Kids Count Data Book Provides Pre-COVID Insights on Child Well-Being
The Annie E. Casey Foundation released its 2020 Kids Count Data Book, with state and national indicators of child well-being.
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