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
California Fire Relief
Three community foundations in Northern California have started or re-activated disaster relief funds in response to the fires in Northern California: Community Foundation for Sonoma County Napa Valley Community Foundation...
Oct 18th 2017
In General
Community Foundation Accepting Applications for Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Legacy Funds
Detroit, MI – The Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan is now accepting applications for 2018 Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Legacy Funds competitive grant process. Grants will support the following areas...
Oct 14th 2017
In General
Message from the President September 2017
Message from the President September 2017 When provided with great opportunities and quality resources, young people will devote energy and creativity toward addressing the challenges we are facing today and will...
Sep 19th 2017
In General
On The Table Calls For Hosts
“Every good thing, every big thing, every movement started with an idea,” said Jenice Mitchell Ford, CFSEM trustee. “An idea that one person brought to the table they could share...
Aug 14th 2017
In General
Honoring Regional Leaders with Nonprofit Leadership and Program Excellence Awards
Over $17 million in grants also announced at the annual June board meeting DETROIT, Mich., July 10, 2017 – The Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan announced that Rick Sperling was...
Jul 10th 2017
In General
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
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
Youth Advisory Committee
YAC is a one-of-a-kind experience. A leading youth organization in Detroit, YAC is able to pull together many different people of various races, nationalities, beliefs, mindsets, personalities, and most importantly,...
Feb 10th 2017
In General
Moments of Inspiration
Looking at 2016 I’ll be honest. 2016 was not an easy year – not for the local community or for the nation. The violence, the ongoing racism, the negative messages...
Feb 2nd 2017
In General