Leading Change
The Community Foundation recently made a $75,000 grant from its Community Health Endowment Fund to help organizations raise awareness among older adults about the resources and services available to help...
Oct 30th 2024
Q&A: Trustee Maria Thompson says innovation, DEI help our region thrive
Maria Thompson is an optimistic leader who brings the perspectives of both a scrappy startup entrepreneur and an alternative energy innovator to the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan’s Board of...
Oct 30th 2024
Message from President and Chair
During times of change and uncertainty, it’s comforting to know there are some things you can depend on. Since 1984, the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan has been a trusted...
Oct 30th 2024
In General
Honoring JoAnn Chávez: A Beacon of Leadership and Philanthropy
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan as we honor JoAnn Chávez, a trailblazing corporate leader and advocate for the Hispanic community. Learn about her inspiring...
Oct 3rd 2024
Activism Meets Philanthropy
LGBTQ+ activist Schuett transformed personal hardship into a lifelong mission of advocacy and philanthropy. Her partnership with the Community Foundation continues to inspire lasting change, building a stronger, more inclusive...
Oct 3rd 2024
From licking envelopes and stamps in Korea to Board Chair in southeast Michigan, philanthropy has always been a driving force for me
As 2024 has begun, many of us find ourselves thinking about how we can be a little more charitable and make philanthropy a priority this year. When I reflect on...
Dec 14th 2023
Voices of Change: Youth Advisory Committee (YAC) Members share their thoughts on philanthropy
Members of The Youth Advisory Committee (YAC) of the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan went on a bus tour to visit nonprofit organizations and leaders that they have been...
Dec 4th 2023
From Novice to Advocate: A Young Professional’s Journey to the Heart of Philanthropy
When I began my career with the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan, I was an intern wrapping up my undergraduate degree, eager to make a difference with my work. Little...
Nov 28th 2023
Crain’s Detroit Business celebrates Surabhi Pandit among Notable Leaders in DEI
Crain’s Detroit Business has selected Surabhi Pandit — the Community Foundation’s director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion & Community Engagement — among this year’s cohort of Notable Leaders in DEI....
Nov 13th 2023
In In The News
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion-Focused Grantmaking for Generations to Come
You could say I grew up in philanthropy. As a teen, I joined the Youth Advisory Committee (YAC) of the Community Foundation where I was able to learn how grantmaking...
Oct 30th 2023