Thank you, Jim Nicholson
The Community Foundation celebrates Jim Nicholson on his retirement from our Board of Trustees this week, and salutes him for his many successful years of service. As a mentor, leader...
Jul 2nd 2024
In General
Community Foundation Secures $35M Fund to Complete Detroit Riverfront Revitalization
Creates philanthropic fund with seed money from Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Foundation. Fund to complete East and West Riverfront Capital Projects. Ensures historic transformation amid embezzlement investigation. The Detroit riverfront...
Jun 24th 2024
In Press Release
$800,000 in Grants Awarded from Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Legacy Funds at the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan
The Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan and the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation today announced their full slate of annual grants, totaling $800,000 to 37 organizations through the Ralph C....
Jun 5th 2024
In Press Release
Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan Names New Board Trustees
The Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan’s Board of Trustees elected three new trustees including Selam Sanders, Stacy Ziarko and Tim Nicholson. “We are excited to welcome Selam Sanders, Stacy Ziarko...
May 2nd 2024
In Press Release
The Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan Announces $288,000 in Grants Awarded for Youth Sports from the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation
As the NFL Draft heads to Detroit this year, these grants will invest in youth sports to ensure Detroit youth have opportunities to participate. DETROIT, MI — Today, the Community...
Apr 22nd 2024
In Press Release
Spring 2024 Message from the President
Seeds planted in another season are unfurling today as vivid yellow and green splashes of spring throughout our region. A similar cycle of growth and change is underway at the...
Apr 12th 2024
In General,REPORT Newsletter
New year, new Community Foundation
It’s the new year, and a lot of us are making changes to improve ourselves. The Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan is no different. We’re in the final phase of...
Feb 3rd 2024
In General
Leaders from business, government, philanthropy in southeast Michigan unite to launch Detroit Regional Workforce Partnership, with initial $3M investment, systems change expert at the helm
A coalition of leaders spanning business, government and philanthropy throughout Wayne, Oakland and Macomb counties has united to launch the Detroit Regional Workforce Partnership, an initiative designed to create an...
Dec 14th 2023
In General,Press Release
Crain’s Detroit Business celebrates Surabhi Pandit among Notable Leaders in DEI
Crain’s Detroit Business has selected Surabhi Pandit — the Community Foundation’s director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion & Community Engagement — among this year’s cohort of Notable Leaders in DEI....
Nov 13th 2023
In In The News
On the passing of Florine Mark
We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Florine Mark. She served on the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan board since 1992 and was such a positive force...
Oct 13th 2023
In General