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Community Foundation Hosts Rx Kids Panel at Mackinac Policy Conference

The Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan sponsored a vibrant panel conversation during the 2026 Mackinac Policy Conference about Rx Kids, a transformative initiative that aims to strengthen families and reduce childhood...

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Nicole Sherard-Freeman speaks with WDIV following ‘Pancakes & Politics: Moving Our Region Forward’ event

Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan President and CEO Nicole Sherard-Freeman joined WDIV Local 4 for a conversation following the Michigan Chronicle’s “Pancakes & Politics” March forum. This month’s event was...

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Community Foundation team connects with nonprofit leaders and policymakers at the Mackinac Policy Conference

The Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan attended the 2025 Mackinac Policy Conference, hosted by the Detroit Regional Chamber, from May 27-30. During the annual convening on Mackinac Island, our team...

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The Art of Community: Summer 2025 Message from the President & CEO

Thousands of people, like you, share the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan’s vision of a thriving region we call home. Our supporters are conservative and liberal, young and old, rural...

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We’re Hiring: Director, Data Strategy

Reporting directly to the Executive Director, the Director of Data Strategy will be responsible for defining the Detroit Regional Workforce Partnership’s (DRWP) approach to data collection, analysis, and transparency. The...

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Community Foundation grant helps capture authentic stories of Arab American Dearborn UM-Dearborn

This story was originally published by UM-Dearborn. You can read the original story here. A halal butcher, a local rapper, a podcasting empire and a beloved coffee house are all...

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Community Foundation announces Michigan Central/Church Street Fund microgrants to strengthen, beautify neighborhoods

The Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan announced today that it has approved a second round of microgrants from the Michigan Central/Church Street Fund to support organizations that strengthen the Detroit...

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Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan Board Elects David Provost as New Chair

The Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan’s Board of Trustees has elected David Provost as its new Chairman of the Board, succeeding James B. Nicholson, who will remain a trustee, through...

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Southwest Greenway Opens as Detroit’s Newest Public Space; Unified Greenway Campaign Announces More Than $70 Million in New Support for World-Class Detroit Riverfront and Joe Louis Greenway

New Southwest Greenway connects the Detroit Riverfront with Michigan Central, Corktown and Southwest Detroit neighborhoods; creates greater access and beauty for residents The Unified Greenway Campaign announces $229 million raised...

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We’re Hiring: Manager/Director, Donor Services

The Opportunity The external/working title for this position is Director, Donor Services while the internal title for position classification is Manager, Donor Services. This position is responsible for a wide...

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