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Chelsea Holmes Matz Named New Executive Director of the Gratiot County Community Foundation
Chelsea Holmes Matz, former program coordinator at CMF, is taking the helm for the Gratiot County Community Foundation as their new executive director.
State Vaccine Data Improves, Efforts to Support Equitable Distribution Continue
The latest data shows 47% of Michiganders have received at least one dose of a COVID vaccine, with 33% of Michiganders being fully vaccinated.
Progress with PFAS, New Standards Met by Most of MI
Michigan’s new standards limiting per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in public drinking water supplies are being met by most of the state.
The Kresge Foundation Supports Vaccine Access to Promote Health Equity in Detroit
The Kresge Foundation has announced $1 million to bolster vaccine access and health equity.
The Foellinger Foundation Supports Free Rides and Awareness to Promote Vaccines
The Foellinger Foundation, a CMF member, is supporting vaccine access and education efforts through collaborative partnerships.
Foundation Transition Continues Prominent Washtenaw County Philanthropy
The Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation will now proudly carry on the philanthropic legacy of the Buhr Foundation.
Fremont Area Community Foundation Announces Selection of Search Firm to Find Next President and CEO
Fremont Area Community Foundation has retained a national executive recruiting firm to lead the search for the Community Foundation’s next president.
MCFYP Leaders Reallocate Funding to Support Youth During Crisis
The Michigan Community Foundations Youth Project (MCFYP) Committee has launched a COVID-19 grant program to support Youth Advisory Councils (YACs) that may be in need of additional funding to support youth in their communities who have been affected by the pandemic.
Anti-Racism Resources: What Our Community of Philanthropy is Reading and Sharing for Collective Knowledge Building
This week we are providing a roundup of resources directly sourced from CMF members to help each of us deepen our knowledge around institutional racism and how we can take action as individuals.
Michigan Philanthropy’s Efforts Cited in Capitol Hill Hearing on Charitable Giving
A hearing focused on efforts that policymakers can support to incentivize charitable giving during the COVID-19 crisis was held on Capitol Hill last week.
Nonprofits Share Challenges Amid the Pandemic
We are getting insights directly from nonprofits about the challenges they have been facing over the last several months through the Center for Effective Philanthropy’s (CEP) latest report: Funder Support During the COVID-19 Pandemic.
New Report Focuses on Reducing Wayne County Jail Population
The Hudson-Webber Foundation and The Vera Institute of Justice have released a new report focused on reducing Wayne County Jail’s population to provide a framework that will help meet the goal of reducing unnecessary use of local incarceration while increasing equity and public safety.
A First Look at Gov. Whitmer's 2022 Budget
Following an unusual budget cycle, with the COVID-19 pandemic interrupting typical budget deliberations and the need for a rare third revenue estimating conference before the 2021 budget was completed, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has presented her 2022 budget recommendation.
Fighting Summer Food Insecurity
Summer can be a time of food insecurity for Michigan children who rely on school meals while school is in session—a pandemic exacerbates this need.
Rotary Charities of Traverse City Partners to Provide Low-Interest Loan to Goodwill Northern Michigan
Rotary Charities of Traverse City shared on social media that they have partnered with Northern Trust Corporation to make a low-interest loan to
Michigan Communities Declare Racism a Public Health Issue
With support and partnership from CMF members, several Michigan communities have declared racism as a public health issue — fueling a commitment to address racial inequities that affect the health and well-being of residents.
Leveraging Loan Programs to Support Nonprofits and Businesses
Throughout the pandemic, foundations have been rapidly responding to community needs in a variety of ways. We have seen an emerging theme across the funder landscape when it comes to relief efforts: the use of loan programs to support nonprofits and small businesses.
The State of Impact Investing
The Global Impact Investing Network (GIIN) has released its 2020 Annual Impact Investor Survey, providing an update of the impact investing landscape.
Philanthropy’s Actions and Plans to Address Systemic Racism
Organizations across the country and throughout the state are making new financial and leadership commitments to address systemic racism.
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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