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Deeper Dive into the Omnibus Spending Bill
The omnibus spending bill signed by President Donald Trump will remain in effect, funding the government through September 30.
CSR 2020: Experts Look Ahead
Blackbaud has released a new e-book, “CSR 2020: Experts Look Ahead" which examines how corporate social responsibility (CSR) has evolved, the demands of today and the trajectory of CSR work in the future.
How three CMF members are making their communities more vibrant through placemaking, attracting and retaining talent
This month we’re sharing the newest video from our rural philanthropy video series featuring the Community Foundation of St. Clair County, Huron County Community Foundation and Sanilac County Community Foundation.
Foundation Transparency in an Era of Open 990 Forms
For foundations operating on a calendar year, your 2017 Form 990s and Form 990-PFs are due next month, on May 15.
Medicaid Work Requirements Under Consideration
A bill that would add work requirements for Medicaid recipients in Michigan may be headed back to a legislative committee for consideration as soon as this week.
What are Opportunity Zones?
The Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) recently announced that Governor Rick Snyder has submitted Michigan’s application for Opportunity Zones to the federal government.
Mental Health Support Amid the Pandemic
As the pandemic continues so do the impacts of trauma, loss, social isolation, stress and more.
Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation and Michigan Health Endowment Fund partner to expand opportunities for caregivers
The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation (RCWJRF) announced a partnership last week with the Michigan Health Endowment Fund and the Health Foundation for Western & Central New York (HFWCNY) along with a $2 million grant to each organization to endow a new staff position focused on developing and funding programs and initiatives that support caregivers for older adults.
MI Ranks 6th in U.S. for Population of Homeless Students
Poverty Solutions at The University of Michigan has released a policy brief: A Snapshot of Homelessness and Housing Instability in Michigan Schools, which shows Michigan ranks 6th in the U.S. for the largest population of homeless youth.
“I Am Evidence” Documentary Explores Untested Rape Kits in Detroit and U.S.
Tonight, a documentary which explores the backlog of untested rape kits in the U.S., including those that were discovered in Detroit, makes its world premiere on HBO.
The Impact of MI Arts and Culture Organizations
This week leaders from the arts and culture community will be in Lansing for Michigan Arts Advocacy Day. Creative Many Michigan, a statewide nonprofit supporting the creative sector which is supported by several CMF members, organized the day for arts advocates to meet with our lawmakers on the importance of supporting arts, culture and arts education in Michigan.
PNC Bank funds year-round early childhood programming at The Henry Ford
PNC Bank, a CMF corporate member, will offer year-round early childhood programming at The Henry Ford museum in Detroit.
2018 Kids Count in MI
The Michigan League for Public Policy (MLPP) has released the 2018 Kids Count in Michigan Data Book, funded in part by eight CMF members, which shines a light on disparities facing Michigan children when it comes to race and socioeconomic status.
Food Insecurity on College Campuses
A new survey is giving us an inside look at how prevalent food insecurity is on college campuses.
Exploring Trauma-Informed Philanthropy
Understanding the effects of trauma on children and adults and providing long-term support can address social inequities and lead to systemic change, that’s according to a new report: Trauma-Informed Philanthropy 2.
Community Foundation for Muskegon County and Grand Haven Area Community Foundation provide funding to expand opportunities for women entrepreneurs along the lakeshore
Content excerpted and adapted from a MiBiz article. Read the full article here.
Grand Rapids Opportunities for Women (GROW), a nonprofit focused on empowering women entrepreneurs to launch, advance and sustain their business, is now expanding to the lakeshore thanks to two CMF members.
Exploring Michigan’s Urban/Rural Divide
The Citizens Research Council of Michigan, a nonprofit, nonpartisan, public policy research organization, whose board is comprised of several CMF members, released a new report: Exploring Michigan’s Urban/Rural Divide.
Michigan Municipal League Foundation Administers Small Business Relief Initiative
The new program provides relief for small businesses that have been negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
MI Dept. of Civil Rights Leverages TRHT Work to Address Systemic Racism
The Michigan Department of Civil Rights (MDCR) is providing an inside look at key steps the department is taking to address systemic racism in communities across the state, including extensive work with the Truth, Racial Healing & Transformation (TRHT) framework developed by the W.K. Kellogg Foundation (WKKF).
New Guide Provides Steps to Building Stronger Communities
Currently almost 15 percent of the population is over the age of 65 and within the next decade that number will double and continue to grow until seniors outnumber children for the first time in U.S. history.
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