Increasing Access to Legal Services for All
Access to legal services can often be a barrier for many low-income individuals and families to live successful lives. Several nonprofit organizations in our region are working hard to find...
Aug 16th 2019
New grants supporting local journalism projects and outlets
In year three of the Detroit Journalism Engagement Fund, a partnership with the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, the Ford Foundation and the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan,...
Apr 21st 2020
In General
2019 Detroit Journalism Engagement Fund Grantee Updates
Get the latest updates on our group of 2019 Detroit Journalism Engagement Fund grantees....
Aug 14th 2019
WDET and City Bureau’s citizen journalism program expanding in Detroit
To arm a diverse city with information, the Documenters program trains Detroit residents to attend public meetings, take notes and share them online....
Aug 14th 2019
Riverwise Storytelling Workshops develop Detroit’s storytelling community
Detroit’s creative community has gained a valuable resource in the Riverwise Storytelling Workshops, which focus on grooming storytellers within the city....
Aug 14th 2019
Wash and Learn program brings the library to Detroit laundromats
The Detroit Public Library, supported by a grant from the Community Foundation, is expanding its Wash and Learn program to bring the resources of a library to children who may...
Aug 7th 2019
Supporting Leadership in the Region
Strengthening leaders and organizations that drive change across the region helps nonprofits better serve their communities and contribute to a more vibrant and resilient southeast Michigan....
Jul 22nd 2019
Supporting Regional Impact
The Community Foundation considers issues from the perspective of the seven counties it serves and works proactively to address the area’s greatest needs....
Jul 22nd 2019
Supporting Innovation in the Region
Addressing opportunities to improve lives in southeast Michigan requires innovative approaches. The Community Foundation partners with organizations that are making improvements on a system-wide basis. ...
Jul 22nd 2019
In 2020 US Census, we must work to ensure all in southeast Michigan are counted
This piece originally ran in the Detroit Free Press on Saturday, May 18, 2019 Any day now, the U.S. Supreme Court will rule on whether the federal government can include...
May 20th 2019