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Our Moral Responsibility to Create a New Path Forward
The lawless attack on our Capitol, a dangerous and seditious act of terrorism, was a strike at the heart of our democracy.
What’s Ahead in Lansing?
It’s a new year and Michigan has a new governor. Last Tuesday Governor Gretchen Whitmer was sworn in to office and has announced key appointments to her cabinet.
Administering Federal Funding through Community-Based Partnerships
The Bay Area Community Foundation is partnering with its local municipality to administer critical federal funding to nonprofits in the community that have been negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Flint’s Fresh Produce RX Program Informs National Model
Work underway in Flint to improve access to healthy food for children will now be replicated on a national scale to improve health outcomes across the country.
State Accepting Public Comment on Federal Program Spending
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is currently accepting public comments on the state’s plan for spending Temporary Assistance for Needy Families funding from the federal government.
Welcoming a New CMF Member: The Song Foundation
We’re talking with Khalilah Burt Gaston, the first executive director of the Song Foundation, about the journey from personal giving to organizational philanthropy and what’s next for the foundation.
Hudson-Webber Foundation announces grants focused on community and economic development, built environment and policy and research
Hudson-Webber Foundation recently announced that it has committed more than $3.1 million in grants for research, community development and expansion of the Detroit Riverfront.
MI Poverty Rates Improving
A data tool from Poverty Solutions at the University of Michigan shows poverty rates may be dropping statewide and within all four regions of Michigan.
Narrowing the Gender Pay Gap
Michigan’s Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed an executive directive last week aimed at securing equal pay for equal work for state employees.
New Collaboration Zeroes in on Opioid Epidemic
Several CMF members have formed an official partnership to leverage their efforts to address our state’s opioid epidemic.
Forging New Partnerships and Opportunities for Change
We're highlight the efforts and learning journey of the Vera and Joseph Dresner Foundation.
Rotary Charities of Traverse City and Frey Foundation Join New Partnership to Address Housing Shortage
Frey Foundation and Rotary Charities of Traverse City have formed a new partnership to address the workforce housing shortage in Northwest Michigan.
National Day of Racial Healing
On Tuesday, communities across the state and the U.S. will come together for events and programming for the third annual National Day of Racial Healing (NDORH).
Census 2020: Court Rules on Citizenship Question
New developments at the state and federal level may prohibit the addition of the citizenship question to the Census 2020 form.
Educational Opportunity for All
Michigan needs transformative education reform, for our economy and for an equitable future for our kids.
DeRoy Testamentary Foundation and McGregor Fund support expansion of treatment center for survivors of human trafficking
Vista Maria, a care and treatment center for survivors of human trafficking, recently announced plans to expand to meet the demand of increasing cases in Southeast Michigan.
Creative Placemaking: Rethinking Neighborhood Change
Creative placemaking may look different from one community to the next, based upon where and how its infused in a neighborhood or community, what it is working to address, and the strategies leveraged.
Nonprofit Employment is Growing
We’re getting a look at the latest employment numbers which show growth in nonprofit employment through the 2019 Nonprofit Employment Report from the Johns Hopkins Center for Civil Society Studies.
Five CMF members recognized internationally for their commitment to advancing gender equality in the workplace
Bloomberg recently announced the launch of its 2019 Gender-Equality Index (GEI), which highlighted 230 companies around the globe that are committed to transparency in gender reporting and advancing women’s equality in the workplace.
Citizen's Citizen
It can be easy to forget what it means to be a citizen with the various challenges we are dealing with in our national debate around immigration and border security.
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