STORIES


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

Summer 2025 News Briefs

Community Foundation hosts panel, connects with key stakeholders at Mackinac Policy Conference  Our team connected with some of the state’s most influential leaders from May 27-30 at the 2025 Mackinac...

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The Art of Community: How arts and culture help southeast Michigan thrive

How do you measure the value of arts and culture in a community?   One way could be to count the number of children who can imagine a brighter future for...

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Pontiac Funders Collaborative celebrates RxKids expansion during baby parade

The Pontiac Funders Collaborative celebrated the expansion of RxKids into Pontiac during a baby parade on May 9, complete with ice cream, music and activities for kids and families at...

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In Conversation: Nicole Sherard-Freeman on Community, Leadership, and Legacy

Nicole Sherard-Freeman joins Say More with Bob Riney to discuss equity, leadership, and how the Community Foundation is investing in lasting change....

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Donor Services News Briefs Spring 2025

Q&A: ‘Courage is a renewable resource,’ says Trustee Carla Walker-Miller

The Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan interviews Board of Trustees member Carla Walker-Miller about her passion for philanthropy and her community....

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Investing in Nonprofit Strength with New Bootcamp

Discover how the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan is supporting a new nonprofit boot camp in Macomb County to build organizational capacity, strengthen local leadership, and increase equitable access to...

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