Spring 2021 Message From the President
This story was originally published in the Spring 2021 REPORT Newsletter. A year ago, we had just closed our offices in response to COVID-19. At that time, we were working...
Mar 19th 2021
In REPORT Newsletter
Meet the new faces with the Community Foundation staff
Since the new year, there have been several additions and changes to the CFSEM staff. We are glad to welcome several new faces and to celebrate other staff members who...
Mar 5th 2021
In General
CFSEM Youth Committee Members describe how they recommended $125,000 in racial equity grants
Watch a virtual interview with Gracie Grady and Akhila Mullapudi, two members of the Youth Advisory Committee of the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan. The students spoke with program officer...
Mar 5th 2021
In General
CFSEM President Mariam Noland honored in WJR 2021 ‘Women Who Lead’ series WJR
This piece was first published in WJR. “Women Who Lead” honors female leaders from throughout the Great Lakes region who are influencing our communities in positive ways. Each year, we...
Mar 1st 2021
In In The News
Randy Ross Named Vice President, Philanthropic Services
The Community Foundation is pleased to announce Randy Ross as the new vice president of philanthropic services. Most recently, Ross served as associate director of donor engagement at the Community Foundation. He initially joined the organization in 2005 as a program officer. ...
Jan 28th 2021
In Press Release
Community Foundation and CultureSource Announce $275,000 from COVID-19 Arts and Creative Community Assistance Fund
The Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan, together with CultureSource, has announced that five organizations will each receive $55,000 for projects through the COVID-19 Arts and Creative Community Assistance Fund to...
Jan 28th 2021
In Press Release
Community Foundation Announces $125,000 in Funding to Support Racial Equity and Youth Leadership
With input and guidance from area youth, the Community Foundation announced new financial support designed to support organizations working on youth racial justice programs. The grants were recommended by the Youth Advisory Council of the Community Foundation. ...
Jan 25th 2021
In Press Release
Michigan Harm Reduction Project grants empower community responses to opioid crisis
As COVID pushes the overdose crisis to new heights, the Michigan Harm Reduction Project is empowering communities to respond with $500,000 in new grants. As part of the Michigan Opioid...
Jan 14th 2021
In Press Release
Michigan Opioid Partnership announces over $1 million for statewide post-overdose rapid response efforts
As part of activities through the Michigan Opioid Partnership, the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan, in collaboration with the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services and Blue Cross Blue...
Jan 14th 2021
In Press Release
Seven Grants Made to Support Pontiac Community
The Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan and the Pontiac Funders Collaborative announce seven grants totaling $770,000 designed to help the community thrive – four to build capacity of key institutions...
Jan 7th 2021
In General,Press Release