Kids and Seniors Find Fun and Healthy Food at Eastern Market
Everyone knows how much fun Detroit’s Eastern Market is on a bright summer Saturday—but did you know how exciting it gets on a Tuesday? Healthy Food Connect grantee Eastern Market...
May 26th 2017
Atlantic Impact: A Catapult Story
Students at schools that include educational trips in their academic offerings get better grades, and are more likely to graduate. As a 2016 Catapult grantee, Atlantic Impact is providing more...
Jun 13th 2017
Supporting Quality Journalism
Journalism gives people the information they need to make better decisions about their livelihoods. When citizens are more informed, they are better able to enact change in their community and...
Nov 21st 2017
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
Music, Art and Memory
Harnessing the power of art and music to help seniors affected by Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. The Community Foundation recently funded two programs in the region that are harnessing the...
Apr 15th 2015
Program preps food for the hungry that otherwise might intimidate Crain's Detroit
For Food Gatherers and the people it serves, the 40-pound hubbard squash donated by a nearby, Ann Arbor farmer was both a boon and a curse. It could help feed...
Jun 18th 2018
In In The News
Front Door Project to Increase Capacity of Immigration Legal Services Michigan Immigrant Rights Center
The Michigan Immigrant Rights Center (MIRC) recently received funding from The Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan and The Kresge Foundation to expand free legal services for immigrants across Michigan. Through...
Jun 18th 2018
In In The News
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
Professional Development Grants Help Increase Capacity of Brightmoor Community Leaders
DETROIT, MI – The Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan, with support from the Max M. & Marjorie S. Fisher Foundation, has provided a second year of funding for staff training...
Apr 4th 2018
In Press Release
Future of Information with Futurist Amy Webb
AMY WEBB TO DISCUSS FUTURE OF INFORMATION ON APRIL 11 DETROIT. March 7, 2018—The Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan and the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation are launching...
Mar 7th 2018
In Press Release