2017 Yearbook
As a permanent source of community capital, the Community Foundation is here to promote positive change and a better quality of life for all residents. In favorable times and challenging...
Jul 7th 2017
In Yearbook
Rick Sperling Receives 2017 Noland Award
Rick Sperling is the Founder and President of Mosaic Youth Theatre in Detroit, an innovative after-school singing and acting program that empowers young people to create positive changes in their lives....
Jun 28th 2017
In General
State of Play
Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation and Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan unveil ‘State of Play’ report on youth sports in the region More than 1,000 local voices informed Aspen Institute analysis,...
Jun 27th 2017
In Press Release
CFSEM Awards Grants from Endowment Funds Established to Honor the Legacy of Ralph C. Wilson, Jr.
DETROIT, Mich., May 23, 2017 – The Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan announced today that 33 organizations in Wayne, Oakland, Macomb, Monroe, Washtenaw, St. Clair, and Livingston counties received grants...
May 23rd 2017
In Press Release
Creating Compelling Narratives at the Healthy Food Connect Storytelling Summit
Earlier this month, the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan hosted the Storytelling Summit, the second in a five-part education series to help Healthy Food Connect grantees and other community actors...
May 16th 2017
In General
Detroit Head Start Recruiting for 30+ Positions at May 9 Job Fair
Talent Recruitment Campaign Highlights Value of Early Childhood Educators DETROIT, May 1, 2017 – Attracting and retaining qualified staff, especially teachers, is critical to ensuring that children who attend Head...
May 1st 2017
In Press Release
New Economy Initiative Seeks Applicants for $400,000 in Awards through the NEIdeas Small Business Challenge
Challenge to award $400,000 in cash prizes to existing businesses in Detroit, Hamtramck, and Highland Park for their ideas for growth. Application period is open May 1-June 1 (11:59 p.m.)....
Apr 18th 2017
In Press Release
Knight Foundation and Fisher Foundation Help Increase Capacity of Community Leaders
Training and professional development to help increase capacity of community leaders with $245,000 from Knight Foundation and Fisher Foundation Funds from The Fisher Foundation Will Specifically Impact Detroit’s Brightmoor Neighborhood...
Mar 20th 2017
In Press Release
Working with the people of Detroit to tell the story of Detroit Knight Foundation
Mar 14th 2017
In In The News
Foundations create $900,000 fund to support local journalism Crain's Detroit
Several foundations working in Detroit have teamed up to launch a $900,000 fund that will invest in quality journalism and in efforts to ensure coverage and the pool of journalists...
Mar 14th 2017
In In The News