NEWS & PRESS


Latest sculpture captures essence of Harrison Township

Detroit artists Erik and Israel Nordin have once again added their creative touch to Harrison Township. The brothers were on hand at Waterfront Park Aug. 24 for the unveiling of...

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In In The News

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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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....

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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....

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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...

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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,...

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