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Member Spotlight: Blue Cross Commits $5 Million in Detroit's East Warren/Cadieux Area
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan is committing $5 million to support the revitalization of the East Warren/Cadieux area on Detroit's east side as part of Mayor Mike Duggan's initiative to leverage private investments into community improvements.
Blue Cross is teaming with communities in the area through the Strategic Neighborhood Fund (SNF) and the Affordable Housing Leverage Fund with the investment that will be distributed through 2022, according to a news release.
Proposed Changes to SNAP Could Negatively Impact Families in MI
The USDA is proposing a new rule that would affect the way Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits are calculated. If enacted, nearly one in three Michigan SNAP households could lose SNAP benefits.
The rule, SNAP: Standardization of State Heating and Cooling Standard Utility Allowances has been issued by the Food and Nutrition Service as a way to address benefit inequities between states and improve program integrity.
New Report Details Homelessness in Michigan
Michigan is making progress among some groups experiencing homelessness despite an overall increase in the homeless population, according to a recent report released by the Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) and Michigan’s Campaign to End Homelessness.
CMF and Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation Welcome Three Fellows
The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation (RCWJRF) welcomed three new fellows this month in partnership with CMF to further support young talent in the philanthropic sector: Jesse Friedman, Olivia Vaden and Margaret Zimmer.
“The fellowship program provides a terrific opportunity to make a contribution to the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation and the larger nonprofit sector,” Maura Dewan, vice president of corporate affairs, RCWJRF said. “This program helps develop emerging leaders and contributes to the pipeline of talent for the nonprofit and philanthropic sectors in both our regions.”
Community Foundation Leads Coalition to Spearhead Community Development in Northwest Michigan
A collaborative effort aims to bolster the prosperity and well-being of residents in 10 counties in Northwest Michigan.
Member Spotlight: HCCF Hosts 13th Annual Hillsdale County College Fair
The Hillsdale County Community Foundation’s 13th annual Hillsdale County College Fair took place October 14, 2019, at the Margot V. Biermann Athletic Center on the campus of Hillsdale College.
The event included 36 colleges and universities from the tri-state area and representatives from the armed forces, I Challenge U, the Health Department and CHBW and County National Bank provided financial and loan information.
Michigan Will No Longer Prosecute Juvenile Offenders as Adults
Governor Whitmer signed legislation on October 31 that would raise the age offenders could be tried as adults, going from 17 to 18 years old. Known as the Raise the Age bills, the bipartisan legislation features sponsored bills from both the House and the Senate. It includes youth rehabilitation and support for youth who encounter the criminal justice system.
Helping Districts Empower Counselors and Create Postsecondary Pathways for Michigan Students
The Michigan College Access Network (MCAN), in collaboration with The Kresge Foundation and the National Postsecondary Strategy Institute, recently launched the Michigan Postsecondary Strategy Institute (MPSI). This initiative aims to help school districts develop internal capacity to support every student toward attaining a postsecondary certificate or degree.
Over two days in early November, representatives from 23 Michigan school districts convened in East Lansing where they worked to develop actionable strategies based on three critical components for postsecondary success:
Results of Second National Benchmark Survey of Family Foundations Released
The National Center for Family Philanthropy recently released Trends 2020 which details the results of the second national benchmark survey of family foundations.
Census 2020 Everyone Counts. Everyone Wins!
Census Day is 134 days away and with major federal support at stake for our state (an estimated $1,800 per person per year for ten years) – along with the distribution of political representation at the national, state and local levels – efforts to ensure a complete count of all Michigan residents are in full swing.
Grand Rapids Community Foundation Ready to "Show Up Authentically, Listen and Learn" in Trust-Building First Steps of New Engagement and Partnerships with Communities of Color
Grand Rapids Community Foundation (GRCF) was recently selected to be part of the W. K. Kellogg Foundation’s (WKKF) new Catalyzing Community Giving (CCG) cohort. This initiative seeks to amplify locally driven philanthropy by and for communities of color and will provide GRCF $350,000 over three years.
A Foundation’s Journey to Mission-Aligned Investing
It has been 10 years since The Max M. & Marjorie S. Fisher Foundation began exploring impact investing in order to deepen its community support and complement traditional grantmaking. By 2012, the Fisher Foundation had committed 3.6 percent of its assets to impact investing.
Philanthropy Perspectives
Philanthropy Perspectives is a platform to lift up thought leadership from the field. In select editions of the Weekly Download, guest contributors will share their insights on philanthropic issues, innovative ideas and best practices from the sector.
W.K. Kellogg Foundation is sharing its work in racial equity and mission investment
Content excerpted and adapted from a Stanford Social Innovation Review article authored by La June Montgomery Tabron, president and CEO of the W.K. Kellogg Foundation. Read the full article.
Michiganders Face Economic Uncertainty as COVID-Related Supports are Set to Expire
Michigan families will face what health experts project to be the worst months of the pandemic, coupled with economic strain as state and federal supports expire.
MI to Launch Web Platform Connecting Startups
In one week, we will see the launch of a new web-based platform designed to create connections and opportunities for Michigan based tech startups and entrepreneurs.
Addressing Our Caregiving Gap
As we look to the changing workforce landscape in our state and across the country, it’s clear our aging demographic shift will also impact the need for caregivers.
Flint’s Transformed Capitol Theatre Earns Preservation Award
The historic Capitol Theatre in Flint is one of six preservation projects that received the Governor’s Awards for Historic Preservation last week in Lansing.
Major placemaking project led by Capital Region Community Foundation is now under construction
The Capital Region Community Foundation is currently leading and developing 13 potential projects to enhance the downtown Lansing riverfront in what will be the new Rotary Park.
PlanetM Announces Pilots to Address Mobility Challenges
PlanetM, an initiative of the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) and a multi-sector partnership, is helping address mobility challenges in Michigan as part of their work to develop and deploy mobility technologies for the future.
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