STORIES


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

Respite care creates breathing room for caregivers

Anxiety. Sadness. Frustration. Anger. Guilt.  These emotions are common among caregivers, who often struggle to prioritize their own mental health, physical well-being and finances while caring for a loved one....

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Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan announces more than $17 million in grants during first quarter

The Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan and its supporting organizations provided combined grantmaking of more than $17 million during the first quarter to support nonprofit organizations and local governments working...

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In Press Release

Prioritizing Caregivers: Community Foundation anticipates surging need for supports

Valerie (Val) Chapman-Henley cares for her husband, Kurt Henley, who was diagnosed with Lewy body dementia and Parkinson’s disease in 2019. Chapman-Henley attends a monthly caregiver support group hosted by...

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New Virtual Program for Family Caregivers to Help Community With Challenges Michigan Chronicle

This story was originally published in Michigan Chronicle. The caregiver needs help, too. A virtual program called [Care]Giving & Taking: Making Time for You, started by Jewish Family Service of...

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Promoting the Well-Being of Older Adults and Caregivers

Like nonprofits in other sectors, caregiver organizations have made changes to their health care delivery and business models to ensure the health and safety of the individuals they serve....

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