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New ALICE Report Data Reveals Financial Hardships Amid the Pandemic
The Michigan Association of United Ways has released its 2023 ALICE report, providing a first look at the extent of financial hardship in Michigan since the COVID-19 pandemic began.
Advocating for Environmental Justice at the White House and Beyond
Helen Davis Johnson, president of the Michigan Municipal League (MML) Foundation recently represented the foundation and its membership at the White House for an executive order signing by President Joe Biden that prioritized environmental justice for all federal departments.
Brenda Hunt Named a 2023 Women of Achievement and Courage Award Recipient
Brenda Hunt, president and CEO of the Battle Creek Community Foundation, was recently named a 2023 Women of Achievement and Courage Award Recipient by Michigan Women Forward.
A Paradigm Shift From Individual Giving to Collective Giving in the Arab American Community
Maha Freij, president and CEO of the Arab Community Center for Economic and Social Services, the largest Arab American community nonprofit in the country, and CMF trustee, shares more on how CAAP is working to unlock giving potential and offers insights into the way the Arab American community gives.
ALICE Report: Michigan
This update of the ALICE Report for Michigan provides the most comprehensive look at the population called ALICE — an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed.
The Pontiac Funders Collaborative: Advancing Equity & Community Engagement
The Pontiac Funders Collaborative, an initiative of the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan, works to improve the quality of life in Pontiac through positive, community-driven change. The collaborative recently announced it has invested more than $5 million since its inception and will commit $5.4 million more over the next three years.
A New MI Philanthropy Partnership to Expand Access to Healthy Recreation Programs and Spaces
CMF, in collaboration with the Office of Foundation Liaison and through our Statewide Equity Fund, is working with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources on a unique opportunity for CMF members to help equitably guide resources to expand access to healthy outdoor recreation programs for traditionally marginalized communities.
DNR Spark Grants Program Partnership
A CMF/DNR partnership aimed at expanding access to healthy indoor and outdoor recreation opportunities and advancing transformative change for many of Michigan’s historically under-resourced and underrepresented communities.
Open RFPs and RFQs
A CMF/DNR partnership aimed at expanding access to healthy indoor and outdoor recreation opportunities and advancing transformative change for many of Michigan’s historically under-resourced and underrepresented communities.
Frequently Asked Questions
A CMF/DNR partnership aimed at expanding access to healthy indoor and outdoor recreation opportunities and advancing transformative change for many of Michigan’s historically under-resourced and underrepresented communities.
The Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan Welcomes New Chief Operating Officer
The Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan has announced Nicole Sherard-Freeman as its new chief operating officer. We are looking forward to welcoming Nicole to our CMF community of philanthropy!
Convening Community Voices & Strengthening Relationships with County Government
The Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation (AAACF) is one of the five regional collaborative leads engaging in CMF’s Statewide Equity Fund (SEF) Strategic Support Pilot. AAACF is building a coalition that centers the voices of connected community leaders, with support from the SEF. The coalition is hosted and supported by the community foundation and the county for the purpose of influencing public funding.
Collaboration & Deepening Partnerships to Enhance Our State’s Environmental Quality
CMF affinity groups the Green and Blue Network (GBN) and the Rural Philanthropy Affinity Group are traveling to Lansing later this month to engage with several state department leads to discuss how philanthropy and government can partner to enhance, impact and contribute to Michigan’s environmental quality.
Remembering Jim Acheson
We’re honoring the life and legacy of Jim Acheson, a dedicated and longtime champion in philanthropy.
Celebrating 20 Years of the Governor’s Office of Foundation Liaison
The Governor’s Office of Foundation Liaison, the first office of its kind, is celebrating 20 years of partnerships and strategic collaborations between the executive branch of state government and philanthropy.
Welcoming New Leaders to Our Sector
We invite you to join in welcoming two new leaders to our sector and to our Michigan community of philanthropy!
Fair Food Network Moves to Detroit
The Fair Food Network, a national nonprofit and investor with a mission to grow community health and wealth through food, supported by several CMF members, will move its headquarters to Detroit this month.
Community Foundation of Holland/Zeeland Area Announces New President/CEO
Community Foundation of the Holland/Zeeland Area has announced Patrick Cisler as its new president/CEO. We are thrilled to welcome Patrick to our CMF community of philanthropy!
Protecting and Enhancing Lake Huron through Community Projects
The Lake Huron Forever Initiative, supported by several CMF members, has announced awards to four community projects in Michigan aimed at protecting and enhancing the water quality of Lake Huron.
Supporting Arab Americans in Michigan: Advocating for Equitable Data and Representation
There are currently more than 5 million Middle Eastern and North African (MENA) Americans in the U.S., and Michigan is home to the largest, oldest and most diverse Arab American community in the country. We’re highlighting how the Arab Community Center for Economic and Social Services, the largest Arab American community nonprofit in the U.S., is advocating for equitable collection of federal data for MENA communities and how philanthropy can get involved.
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