STORIES


Stories of growth, stories of impact, stories from our community.

Michigan Justice Fund Partners with LINC UP for Community Mural in 2025 ArtPrize Festival

By Briana Mitchell, Program Communications Officer The Michigan Justice Fund (MJF) and LINC UP were honored to be selected as participants in ArtPrize 2025, an international art and cultural festival...

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Inclusion by Design 2025: A Night of Art, Community and Conversation

By Briana Michell, Program Communications Officer For the third consecutive year, the Inclusive Arts Fund celebrated Detroit’s Month of Design with Inclusion by Design, held on September 17, at the...

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The Michigan Justice Fund Harnesses the Power of Art to Shift Narratives

By Briana Mitchell, Program Communications Officer The Michigan Justice Fund (MJF), in partnership with the Prison for Creative Arts Project (PCAP), was proud to support the opening of the Beyond...

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The Art of Community: How arts and culture help southeast Michigan thrive

How do you measure the value of arts and culture in a community?   One way could be to count the number of children who can imagine a brighter future for...

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Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan Awards $500,000 to Support Inclusive Arts Programming Across the Region 

The Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan today announced the latest round of grantmaking from its Inclusive Arts Fund, awarding nearly $500,000 to 21 arts organizations across the region. Established in...

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In General

A Journey of a Thriving Community and Making Change Together

Over the years, I’ve seen how our donors’ generosity has turned into tangible outcomes for our communities. From supporting local arts to addressing urgent needs in healthcare and education, the...

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Southwest Detroit Business Association: Building A Legacy of Community and Growth

Whether through the artistic nurturing provided by COMPÁS or the economic empowerment of local businesses, the Southwest Detroit Business Association is actively laying the foundation for a future filled with...

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Southwest Detroit Business Association: Construyendo un Legado de Comunidad y Crecimiento

Ya sea a través del fomento artístico proporcionado por COMPÁS o del empoderamiento económico de los negocios locales, la SDBA está activamente sentando las bases para un futuro lleno de...

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Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan Announces Inclusive Arts Fund Grants to 35 Recipients

The Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan announced today $500,000 in grants to 35 arts organizations in southeast Michigan through the Inclusive Arts Fund. The funding provides small and midsize art...

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Community Foundation grant helps capture authentic stories of Arab American Dearborn UM-Dearborn

This story was originally published by UM-Dearborn. You can read the original story here. A halal butcher, a local rapper, a podcasting empire and a beloved coffee house are all...

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