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New Data Shows a Reduction in Racial Disparities in COVID Cases and Deaths in Michigan
New data shows that racial disparities in COVID-19 deaths and cases are lower than they were at earlier stages of the pandemic.
National Day of Racial Healing
On Tuesday, communities across the state and the U.S. will come together for events and programming for the fourth annual National Day of Racial Healing (NDORH).
The annual day of recognition is part of the W.K. Kellogg Foundation’s (WKKF) Truth, Racial Healing & Transformation (TRHT) effort, a national, community-based process of transformative, sustainable change, addressing the historic and contemporary effects of racism.
Sharing Your Voice in Shaping the Future for Public Education in Michigan
Now is your chance to weigh in on the state’s strategic education plan. The Michigan Department of Education (MDE) is asking for public feedback via an online survey to help review and update Michigan’s Top 10 in 10 plan.
Statewide Task Force Shares Recommendations for a More Equitable Justice System
The Michigan Joint Task Force on Jail and Pretrial Incarceration, a bipartisan cooperative focused on reforming the state’s justice and jailing systems, released a set of recommendations to the public last week.
Vera and Joseph Dresner Foundation supports Motown Museum expansion campaign with $1 million grant
The Vera and Joseph Dresner Foundation has provided a $1 million grant to support the expansion campaign of the Motown Museum.
The foundation is lending support to phase one of the expansion—Hitsville Next—the Motown Museum’s creative hub for entrepreneurship designed to offer innovative education and community engagement programs. The programming made possible through Hitsville Next is designed to activate and inspire future generations of creatives, artists and entrepreneurs.
Groups Protest the Sale of .ORG Domain
On Friday, a crowd gathered outside the Los Angeles office of the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN), the governing body which oversees .ORG domain rights, to protest the sale of the .ORG domain to a private equity firm.
As CMF reported in December, the Internet Society reached an agreement with Ethos Capital, under which Ethos Capital would acquire Public Interest Registry (PIR), the company that owns the .ORG domain.
State Announces New Food and Agriculture Housing Task Force
The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) has created a new task force to take a closer look at workforce housing needs around the state.
The new Food and Agriculture Housing Task Force will be led by MDARD and includes other departments and agencies that deal with economic development, housing and rural development.
Groups Protest the Sale of .ORG Domain
On Friday, a crowd gathered outside the Los Angeles office of the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN), the governing body which oversees .ORG domain rights, to protest the sale of the .ORG domain to a private equity firm.
As CMF reported in December, the Internet Society reached an agreement with Ethos Capital, under which Ethos Capital would acquire Public Interest Registry (PIR), the company that owns the .ORG domain.
State Announces New Food and Agriculture Housing Task Force
The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) has created a new task force to take a closer look at workforce housing needs around the state.
The new Food and Agriculture Housing Task Force will be led by MDARD and includes other departments and agencies that deal with economic development, housing and rural development.
Census 2020: New On-the-Ground Efforts to Ensure a Complete Count
In Flint and Genesee County 34 nonprofits have been tapped to do on-the-ground outreach in the area to encourage participation from historically undercounted communities in Census 2020.
Three Films Supported by Ford Foundation Nab Oscar Nominations
Three films, supported by the Ford Foundation, are in the running for best documentary at this year’s Academy Awards.
The films are supported through the foundation’s work in one of its focus areas, Creativity and Free Expression. The three films include:
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American Factory
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Free Sama
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Edge of Democracy
Advancements Made Toward an Equity-Focused State Budget
Our 2021 fiscal year state budget is now in effect after Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed off on it last week.
MI Philanthropy Continues to Support Literacy Work and Families
Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced last week during her State of the State address that her office is partnering with a number of CMF members to help families navigate the 3rd grade reading law.
The Battle Creek Community Foundation, Community Foundation of Greater Flint and The Skillman Foundation were named by the governor during her televised State of the State address for their commitment to this partnership.
“Justice for All” to Host Town Halls in GR, Detroit
The Justice for All (JFA) Task Force is holding two town hall meetings this month to get input from the public to develop a comprehensive plan to fill gaps in access to our civil justice system.
The Future of Aging Services in MI
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has released its 2019 Annual Report on Aging and Adult Services and is asking for public input on a new state plan designed to service the state’s older adult population.
An Inside Look at the Proposed Federal Budget
The White House recently released A Budget for a Better America, the administration’s 2021 federal budget proposal.
We’re digging into the budget and highlighting a few key items including education, safety net programs, national service funding and the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI).
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DAFs Create Giving Opportunity for Many
Legislation aimed at requiring more disclosure from donor advised funds (DAFs), which has been in the works in California for nearly a year, died in committee at the end of January.
In its original form, Assembly Bill (AB) 1712 was aimed at DAF “sponsors disclosing information about individual funds or accounts.”
Clean Energy in Action in Northern MI
A new publication highlights clean energy projects in Northern Michigan and the Upper Peninsula, demonstrating the leadership role community foundations can play in advancing clean energy in the communities they serve.
TRHT Kalamazoo Collaborates on City Ordinance to Address Structural Racism in Housing
The Kalamazoo City Commission is expected to meet tonight, February 24, to discuss a proposed ordinance that is aimed at addressing structural racism and inequality in housing.
CMF Members Collaborate to Build Capacity for Nonprofits
The Michigan Health Endowment Fund (the Health Fund) and the Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation (AAACF) have partnered with Washtenaw Coordinated Funders and Catchafire to launch One Mic
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