Maximize giving through a donor advised fund
A Community Foundation donor advised fund can help you support charitable causes you care about in southeast Michigan and around the country. It is also a great way to simplify...
Mar 19th 2019
In General,REPORT Newsletter
Spring 2019 REPORT Newsletter
From supporting access to locally-grown, nutritious food, parks and trails, resources for people dealing with cancer, the Community Foundation is having an impact of the region’s vitality. Browse...
Mar 19th 2019
In REPORT Newsletter
Discussing the Census with Nolan Finley
Having an accurate census count is important for the region, the city of Detroit and the state. States lose an average of $1,800 per person per year for every person...
Mar 13th 2019
In General
Grants available for projects that promote an accurate census count
Effort seeks to ensure southeast Michigan communities receive their fair share of federal dollars The Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan has announced a grant opportunity for organizations seeking to promote...
Mar 7th 2019
In Press Release
Youth Advisory Committee Membership Application Opens
The Youth Advisory Committee (YAC) of the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan is a unique opportunity for high school and early-college aged leaders to learn more about philanthropy, grantmaking, and...
Feb 15th 2019
In General
Race and Justice Reporting Initiative funded
Detroit Equity Action Lab (DEAL), a program of Wayne State University, received $26,000 to pilot the Race and Justice Reporting Initiative to build a platform for nuanced storytelling that highlights...
Jan 29th 2019
In General
Journalism grant expands Documenters program
WDET and City Bureau received a second Detroit Journalism Engagement Fund grant of $76,000 to expand the City Bureau Detroit pilot, a citizen journalism and local media partnership focused on increasing coverage...
Jan 29th 2019
In General
Journalism grant boosts understanding and use of Freedom of Information Act
Detroit Free Press, in partnership with Michigan Community Resources, received its first Detroit Journalism Engagement Fund grant of $18,020 to help citizens use the Freedom of Information Act. Detroit residents...
Jan 29th 2019
In General
Journalism grant helps cover Detroit’s eastside neighborhoods
The Michigan Chronicle and ARISE Detroit received $54,600 in 2019 to expand a citizen journalism program to Detroit’s eastside neighborhoods. The coverage of residents in east side communities will appear in...
Jan 29th 2019
In General
Program equips neighborhood residents with news reporting skills
Michigan State University, in partnership with Grandmont/Rosedale Development Corporation, has received $28,332 from the Detroit Journalism Engagement Fund to train and equip neighborhood communication outlets to produce high-quality videos with...
Jan 29th 2019
In General