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Youth Advisory Council Discusses Efforts to Advance Racial Justice
The Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan’s Youth Advisory Council announced $125,000 to support organizations working on youth and racial justice.
11 Policy Recommendations to Eradicate Racial Inequity
The Black Leadership Advisory Council has released 11 recommendations designed to eradicate and prevent discrimination and racial inequity in Michigan.
Revitalizing the Detroit Riverfront
Construction is underway on the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Centennial Park, a 22-acre park located on Detroit’s West Riverfront and supported by CMF members the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation, William Davidson Foundation and DTE Energy Foundation.
Addressing the Asthma Burden in Detroit
In 2021, the prevalence of current asthma among Detroit adults was 46% higher than in Michigan as a whole and in 2019 the rate of asthma hospitalizations for Black residents in Detroit was more than three times the rate for White residents.
Reflections on Findings of the Washtenaw County Capital Flow Report
The report was the first of its kind to establish an independent and objective understanding of the local investing ecosystem.
Addressing Five Misconceptions About Impact Investing Through CDFIs
We're dispelling some misconceptions about impact investing through an “intermediary” organization such as a community development financial institution.
New Insights from Collaborative Partnership Focused on Equity-Driven Educational Transformation
A new website has launched to highlight learnings as a result of WKKF’s partnership with BCPS to transform the school district.
The Power of Public Spaces: Empowering Communities Amid the Pandemic
A recent report explores the everyday and long term impacts public space has on surrounding communities.
Reemergence: Learning to Navigate the Pandemic and Supporting Public Health
As the nature of the pandemic continues to evolve over time with new variants, seasonal outbreaks and changes in social activities impacting COVID-19 cases and hospitalization rates, questions around how we should approach our lives and work moving forward and what our system looks like and what it needs to look like to continue to adapt to the pandemic.
Census 2020 Data Reveals Higher Rates of Undercounts
While the state-level data won’t be released until this summer, the national data paints a picture of higher rates of undercounts for several demographic groups than what we saw in 2010.
Community-Based Partnerships Create Opportunities in Navigating Federal Funding
The Kalamazoo Community Foundation collaborated with the city of Kalamazoo and the United Way of the Battle Creek and Kalamazoo Region to administer $1 million of the city of Kalamazoo’s Federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds.
Deepening Partnerships with Federal Policymakers
Members of our CMF community engaged with policymakers last week during the virtual Foundations on the Hill (FOTH) 2022, presented by United Philanthropy Forum and in partnership with the Council on Foundations and Independent Sector.
ALICE in Focus: Children
Nearly 1 million children in Michigan lived in a household income below the Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed (ALICE) threshold in 2019.
The Capital Region Community Foundation Announces New President and CEO
The Capital Region Community Foundation has announced Laurie Strauss Baumer as its new president and CEO as of June 1.
The Kresge Foundation Supports Student-Centered Civic Engagement
The Kresge Foundation’s education program recently announced several grants totaling $1,025,000 to student-centered civic engagement initiatives.
Exploring Policies that Address Poverty and its Impact on Child Development
New research from Harvard University suggests that policies that aim to reduce poverty may lead to larger brains in children, underscoring the need for a strong social safety net.
Remembering Edward “Ted” J. Frey
We are honoring the life and legacy of Edward “Ted” J. Frey, Jr., a devoted and longstanding leader in philanthropy. The Frey Foundation shared a message from Holly Johnson, president, sharing the news that Ted passed away at the age of 77 and honoring his many contributions to Michigan and philanthropy.
Hudson-Webber Foundation Announces Over $2 Million in Grants to Support Reducing and Preventing Violence
Hudson-Webber Foundation announced over $2 million in grants, empowering organizations whose missions align with the foundation’s focus on advancing equity and opportunity for all Detroiters.
Social Distancing, Virtual Venues: Supporting Arts & Culture Organizations in the Pandemic and Beyond
The pandemic has created significant challenges for organizations with business models centered on in-person engagement.
The Pokagon Fund Helps to Bring New York Times Bestselling Author to Local Schools
New York Times bestselling author and Michigan native Angeline Boulley visited local schools in New Buffalo with the support of CMF member the Pokagon Fund.
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