On the passing of Alan Schwartz
The Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan mourns the loss of Alan Schwartz, a well-recognized force in civic, cultural, and nonprofit organizations in our region. He was a founding Board of...
Jul 31st 2023
In General
Message from the President | Summer 2023
Summer is a beautiful time to enjoy the outdoors in southeast Michigan. But this year feels different. Spiking temperatures. Catastrophic storms that spark power outages and flooding. Unhealthy air quality...
Jul 14th 2023
In General,REPORT Newsletter
Racial Neutrality Does Not Exist: Why Affirmative Action Actually Benefits ALL of Us
As leaders of foundations committed to the pursuit of a truly equal and inclusive society, we are greatly concerned about the recent decision made by the United States Supreme Court...
Jul 3rd 2023
In General
Scholar, author Michael Moody shares insights on next-generation, family philanthropy
Guest speaker Michael Moody, Ph.D., shared his expertise on the importance of next-generation and family philanthropy with a packed crowd of Community Foundation guests on May 2 at the Detroit Athletic Club....
Jun 12th 2023
In General
$800,000 in Grants Awarded from Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Legacy Funds at the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan
Over 420 Grants Totaling $10.2 Million Awarded Since Funds Established in 2016 The Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan and Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation today announced $800,000 in grants...
May 16th 2023
In Press Release
Pontiac Funders Collaborative invests $5 million during initial phase; announces $5.4 million in new funding, welcomes PNC Bank
The Pontiac Funders Collaborative — an initiative of the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan that works to improve the quality of life in Pontiac through positive, community-driven change — announced...
Apr 19th 2023
In General
Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan announces Nicole Sherard-Freeman Chief Operating Officer
The Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan is pleased to announce Nicole Sherard-Freeman as Chief Operating Officer, effective July 10, 2023. Sherard-Freeman was most recently Group Executive of Jobs, Economy &...
Apr 12th 2023
In Press Release
As Michigan Overdose Crisis Grows, New Approach Increased Access to Lifesaving Medications, Treatment In Emergency Rooms
New Report Shows State’s Emergency Room Programs Improved Access to Treatment In 2021, a record-shattering 107,000 people died from overdose in the United States, including 2,375 opioid overdoses in Michigan....
Mar 22nd 2023
In Press Release
Message from the President | Spring 2023
Did you know that less than 2% of philanthropic giving goes toward women’s and girls’ organizations? That’s according to research from the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy at Indiana University....
Mar 17th 2023
In General,REPORT Newsletter
Community Foundation’s Michigan Justice Fund initiative announces more than $2.8M in grants to support returning citizens, advance justice reform
The Michigan Justice Fund, an initiative of the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan, today announced more than $2.8 million in grants to improve the economic mobility of individuals with criminal convictions...
Jan 23rd 2023
In General