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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.
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.
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.
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.
Census 2020 Key Resources
This is a collection of resources developed to support a complete and accurate count in Census 2020.
OFL Case Study: Sustainability Through Transitions
Founded in 2003 as a collaboration between the State of Michigan and philanthropic organizations, the Governor’s Office of Foundation Liaison (OFL) — the first of its kind in the nation — serves as an executive branch-level nonpartisan connector between Michigan’s public and philanthropic sectors
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.
“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.
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.
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
Civic Foundations vs. Community Foundations
While civic foundations and community foundations share some similar characteristics, this document clarifies the primary differences between the two types of organizations.
Progress in Postsecondary Attainment in MI
A new report from the Lumina Foundation shows Michigan’s postsecondary attainment has grown slightly from 45% to 45.5% in one year.
McGregor Fund Announces Grants for Skill Building and Employment
The McGregor Fund recently announced five grants totaling $790,000 to Detroit-based organizations that provide job training, employment and other services to young adults and job seekers.
New Accountability Initiatives Announced in .ORG Domain Deal
There are new developments in the sale of the .ORG domain.
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