STORIES


Stories of growth, stories of impact, stories from our community.

Providing mental health support for youth

The Community Foundation supports many programs throughout the region that provide mental health support for youth. In 2018, the Foundation supported a partnership between Detroit Public Schools and Transforming Research...

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The Neutral Zone helps LGBT teens tell their stories

This story first appeared in the Spring 2019 REPORT Newseltter For lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) teens, acceptance can be challenging. A sense of community is critical to their well-being....

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State of Michigan announces $17.5 million in grant funds to combat the opioid epidemic

The press release was originally published by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services on January 8, 2020. Download the full press release here. LANSING, Mich. – The Michigan...

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Helping teens thrive

This story first appeared in the Spring 2019 REPORT Newseltter While adolescents are generally healthy, mental health and substance abuse issues can greatly impact their lives and future employment, relationships, and...

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Project Play joins Channel 7 Action News, shares tips to keep youth active in the winter WXYZ-TV Channel 7 Action News This Morning

Sarah Wedepohl, senior program officer at the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan, spoke with Channel 7 Action News This Morning about Project Play and the importance of keeping youth active...

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When playing helps healing

This story first appeared in the Spring 2019 REPORT Newseltter Many programs across the region help residents heal from illnesses in ways that promote physical, emotional, and spiritual resilience. One...

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Community Foundation announces more than $12 million in grants

The Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan announced more than $12 million in grants to organizations and initiatives in areas including arts, education, health, human services, civic life, youth development, and...

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Healthy People, Healthy Region

This story first appeared in the Spring 2019 REPORT Newseltter The health of a community is often determined by the social conditions of its residents — where they live, work,...

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Supporting Our Aging Population

Currently in southeast Michigan, 14.2 percent of residents are 65 or older; by 2030, this population is projected to grow to 25 percent. The aging population is creating new challenges...

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Community Foundation announces more than $23 million in grants

The Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan announced more than $23 million in grants to organizations and initiatives primarily within southeast Michigan’s seven counties in areas including the arts, education, health...

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