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Child Homelessness in MI
A new report from the Michigan League for Public Policy (MLPP) and Poverty Solutions at the University of Michigan estimates as many as 15,565 Michigan children, infants to age 4, are homeless. That estimate is 159 percent higher than what’s reported in the shelter system.
Community Partners Playbook for Opportunity Zones
We’re getting a look at a new playbook for community partners which provides best practices for Opportunity Zones (OZs).
Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) published the latest resource, with support from the Ford Foundation. This comes as funders, including The Kresge Foundation continue to highlight the need for equitable community development approaches in OZs.
The Media and Our Democracy
With politics in full swing on the national stage a new report released by the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation reveals that a majority of young adults (ages 18 to 34) are “concerned about the impact of news on our democracy.”
Early Childhood Care and Education Savings Program to Launch Statewide
A statewide discount savings program for early childhood care and education providers is currently being tested by 20 providers around the state ahead of its official launch later this summer.
Census 2020: The Work Ahead
Following multiple court cases and extensive national advocacy work – with significant leadership from philanthropy and philanthropy serving organizations - the census forms are being printed without the citizenship question.
For the past two years, CMF has advocated alongside philanthropy serving organizations throughout the country in requesting that the federal government not add the citizenship question to the Census 2020 form because it had not been field tested. All questions on the census form to-date have been tested.
New Management and Governance Tool for Investments
The W.K. Kellogg Foundation (WKKF) has released a new resource for the field, Mission Aligned Framework for Investing, which explores ways to evaluate mission-related investments (MRIs).
WKKF shares that in 2008 the foundation allocated $100 million of its endowment for market rate MRIs. A decade later, the foundation’s deep commitment to MRIs and program-related investments (PRIs) continues.
Housing Costs Out of Reach?
New data shows a Michigan resident earning minimum wage would need to work 58 hours per week to afford a 1-bedroom apartment, highlighting the cost burden of housing.
Rural-Serving Community Foundation Hosts DEI-centered Community Conversations
As philanthropy seeks effective ways to advance equity, the Fremont Area Community Foundation is leading critical community conversations in Newaygo County.
PFAS Contamination in MI takes Center Stage on Capitol Hill
The contamination of Michigan’s water supply by chemical substances commonly found in fabric treatments, soaps, firefighting foam and other products took center stage on Capitol Hill last week.
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a group of man-made chemicals that break down very slowly in the environment, are highly soluble and easily transfer through soil to groundwater.
CECP Shares Latest Corporate Giving Trends
CECP is offering a first look at the latest corporate giving trends highlighted in its Giving in Numbers brief which provides a snapshot of corporate social investments, employee volunteerism, engagement and more.
Clean & Green program, supported by Ruth Mott Foundation, transforms vacant properties and is linked to crime reduction
The Genesee County Land Bank’s Clean & Green program, funded by the Ruth Mott Foundation, is engaging the community in the transformation of vacant properties, an effort that has been linked to a notable reduction in crime in those area.
Clean & Green supports community-based groups and organizations in maintaining and beautifying vacant properties owned by Land Bank.
Racial Equity in Lean Foundations: Closing the Gap Between Intention and Impact
Collected through FOMR data, surveys, and interviews with members, this report centers on the relevance of racial equity to Exponent Philanthropy members’ mission, as well as their board and staff demographics.
CMF’s Role in the National Nonprofit Infrastructure Investment Advocacy Group
CMF continues to work in close concert with our state and national partners to advocate for policies that support our communities and nonprofit partners.
Supporting Hurricane Ian Recovery Efforts
Residents across Florida are cleaning up after what’s being called one of the most powerful hurricanes to ever hit the United States. We’re sharing the latest resources and funds for philanthropy to support ongoing recovery efforts.
Wege Foundation Announces New CEO
The Wege Foundation, a CMF member, has announced its new president and CEO, James Logan.
Supporting Housing Needs in Detroit and Beyond
The McGregor Fund has released its biennial report, highlighting the learnings of the past two years in their work to end homelessness and chronic unemployment in Detroit.
Funding Narrative Change
The first-ever report focused exclusively on the funding of narrative change, supported by CMF members, shares the findings of a field scan of narrative change work in racial justice and health equity philanthropy.
Remembering Margaret Thompson
We are honoring the life of Margaret "Peggy" Thompson, MD, a long-time trustee of The Herbert H. and Grace A. Dow Foundation and secretary of The Harry A. and Margaret D. Towsley Foundation.
CMF DAF Resources
Explore a curated collection of stories about Donor Advised Funds in Michigan.
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