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For Every Investment, an Impact
Impact investments are made with the intention to generate positive, measurable social and environmental impact alongside financial return.
The Why of Impact Investing
Impact investing harnesses a portion of the trillions in investment assets in the U.S. for investment in services that intentionally aim to cure social issues.
Understanding Barriers to Impact Investing and Identifying Potential Solutions
It is important to barriers so that we can identify the opportunities we have to improve the impact investing ecosystem.
Insights from the Field: Donor-Advised Funds and Impact-First Investments
Learn how Michigan DAF sponsors can unlock capital, galvanize donors and accelerate equitable recovery across their communities.
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Foundations Collaborate to Advance Disability Inclusion in Philanthropy
The Kresge Foundation and the Ford Foundation are working with several other foundations across the country to advance disability inclusion.
Supporting Mental Health and Suicide Prevention in Michigan
Every six hours someone in Michigan dies by suicide, according to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services.
Community Policing Innovation Initiative Announces Support for Pilot Sites
The Community Policing Innovations Initiative has announced the first round of grants to police departments and organizations in Southeast Michigan.
On the Journey: The Critical Role of Community Leaders in Advancing Equity & Inclusion
The Community Foundation of St. Clair County recently announced a $100,000 gift into their Equity and Inclusion (E&I) Fund.
Rotary Charities of Traverse City Supports Efforts to Engage Community in Identifying Challenges
The organization is seeking support from community members to participate in focus groups to ultimately address the challenges of their county.
Supporting Fair Housing Awareness in Flint
The Community Foundation of Greater Flint is raising awareness around issues connected to fair housing for residents of Flint and Genesee County.
The Power of Partnerships in Responding to the Pandemic
Throughout the pandemic CMF has highlighted Michigan philanthropy’s collaborative responses to the crises of public health and economic downturn.
Education in a Pandemic: Attendance Challenges and Learning Loss
Data shows the pandemic has created more barriers to student attendance and created challenges leading to learning loss.
Together on the Journey: Youth Engage in Anti-Racism Work
The Midland Area Community Foundation’s Youth Action Council (MCYAC) created an anti-racist guide.
Partnerships Support Equitable Vaccine Distribution and Education
The Vera and Joseph Dresner Foundation is partnering with nonprofits that address basic needs and provide programming for vulnerable youth and families.
Chelsea Holmes Matz Named New Executive Director of the Gratiot County Community Foundation
Chelsea Holmes Matz, former program coordinator at CMF, is taking the helm for the Gratiot County Community Foundation as their new executive director.
State Vaccine Data Improves, Efforts to Support Equitable Distribution Continue
The latest data shows 47% of Michiganders have received at least one dose of a COVID vaccine, with 33% of Michiganders being fully vaccinated.
Progress with PFAS, New Standards Met by Most of MI
Michigan’s new standards limiting per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in public drinking water supplies are being met by most of the state.
The Kresge Foundation Supports Vaccine Access to Promote Health Equity in Detroit
The Kresge Foundation has announced $1 million to bolster vaccine access and health equity.
The Foellinger Foundation Supports Free Rides and Awareness to Promote Vaccines
The Foellinger Foundation, a CMF member, is supporting vaccine access and education efforts through collaborative partnerships.
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