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
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
Welcome to the Neighborhood The Michigan Chronicle
Detroit’s revitalization has been the subject of enthusiastic headlines around the country – and even around the world – for the past few years. Those of us who live in...
Feb 14th 2018
In In The News
Misty Copeland leads ‘Romeo and Juliet’ at Detroit Opera House Michigan Chronical Online
This is our second year supporting UMS and the Michigan Opera Theatre – Detroit Opera House in this fantastic partnership that has brought the American Ballet Theatre and Misty Copeland...
Feb 9th 2018
In In The News
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
Detroit Auto Dealers Go All Out for Kids’ Charities
The Detroit Auto Dealers Association is known for holding one of the largest one-night fundraising events — The North American International Auto Show Charity Preview — to support children’s charities....
Sep 12th 2014
Measuring Creative Sector Impact
Good data can lead to better decision-making in public life. In 2013, the state of Michigan increased funding for the arts for the first time in more than 10 years....
Jul 14th 2014
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
Making Investments Across The Region
Helping Donors Do the Most Good with Their Charitable Dollars More than $50 million in grants are made by the Community Foundation each year to nonprofit organizations throughout Wayne, Oakland,...
Sep 22nd 2014
Community Foundation Awards More Than $26 Million in Grants and Elects 3 New Trustees
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DETROIT — At their June 18, 2015 Annual Meeting, the board of trustees of the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan elected three new members and approved grants...
Jun 25th 2015
In Press Release