2018 Message from the President and Chair
Great communities thrive when people work hard to make good things happen. The Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan brings people and resources together to make our region a place where...
Record Amount of Grants Awarded to Regional Nonprofits from Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Legacy Funds
DETROIT – The Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan has awarded more than $1.2 million in grants to 49 organizations through the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Legacy Funds. Each grantee organization...
Jun 26th 2018
In General,Press Release
Aid for Immigrant Families
Looking to help the immigrant families on the border? Michigan Immigrant Rights Center and the ACLU, both grantees of the Community Foundation, are accepting donations as they deploy aid to...
Jun 25th 2018
In General
Employing Detroit’s Youth
The Marjorie S. Fisher Fund of the Community Foundation has awarded a challenge grant of up to $200,000 to Connect Detroit to support its “Grow Detroit’s Young Talent” program. This...
May 7th 2018
In General
Sidewalk Detroit Encourages Art in Brightmoor
Ryan Myers-Johnson is a force of nature; a native Detroiter, University of Michigan graduate, world-renowned professional dancer, and Assistant Director of Kresge Arts in Detroit. In 2012, Myers-Johnson founded Sidewalk...
Apr 4th 2018
In General
Good Grief Detroit Creates Space for Black Women to Process Grief
Espy Thomas does a whole lot more than make delicious treats under the moniker Sweet Potato Sensations; she also provides an accommodating forum for those who wish to talk about...
Apr 4th 2018
In General
Children of the Rising Sun Strengthen Early Childhood Education
Children of the Rising Sun’s mission is to strengthen early childhood educational opportunities and services to improve the quality of life for Detroit and the surrounding communities. The organization consists...
Apr 4th 2018
In General
The Impact of Tax Reform on Nonprofits Resources
On January 23, 2018, the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan hosted a special information session regarding the overhaul of the federal tax code and what it means for nonprofit organizations....
Jan 24th 2018
In General
Impact Of Tax Reform on Charitable Giving Resources
On January 23, 2018, the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan hosted a special information session for professional advisors regarding the overhaul of the federal tax code and how it will...
Jan 24th 2018
In General
Whose News? Elevating the Voices of Detroiters in Detroit’s Story
Who reports the news? Who writes it? Who delivers it to the community? Who decides which stories to run? How do stories get to their intended audience? Whose stories are...
Dec 7th 2017
In General