Good Grief Detroit Creates Space for Black Women to Process Grief
Espy Thomas does a whole lot more than make delicious treats under the moniker Sweet Potato Sensations; she also provides an accommodating forum for those who wish to talk about...
Apr 4th 2018
In General
Children of the Rising Sun Strengthen Early Childhood Education
Children of the Rising Sun’s mission is to strengthen early childhood educational opportunities and services to improve the quality of life for Detroit and the surrounding communities. The organization consists...
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
Gerry, Scott, & The HOPE Fund
Gerry Banister and Scott Douglass have been together for thirty-two years. They might not have met at all if Gerry hadn’t dropped by Saluté to take a break from family...
Dec 21st 2017
State of LGBT Affairs
Based on information gathered through conversations with focus groups, key stakeholders, funders, and local/national nonprofit leaders in the LGBT community local and nationally, The HOPE Fund Advisory decided to better educate and...
Dec 12th 2017
Building Brightmoor Community Leaders
The nonprofit sector exists to build and support healthy, vibrant, and engaged communities. Therefore, it has become important to invest in the advancement of skills in employees of nonprofit organizations,...
Nov 21st 2017
Supporting Quality Journalism
Journalism gives people the information they need to make better decisions about their livelihoods. When citizens are more informed, they are better able to enact change in their community and...
Nov 21st 2017
Record Amount of Grants Awarded from the DADA Charitable Foundation Fund
Grants totaling $534,660 from the Detroit Auto Dealers Association (DADA) Charitable Foundation Fund were awarded to a diverse group of 16 nonprofit organizations that provide services to children and youth...
Nov 21st 2017
Catapult Pitch Competition 2017
The Community Foundation created Catapult to encourage civic engagement among young entrepreneurs throughout southeast Michigan. To learn about the community and support change, Catapult volunteers facilitated a small grants program...
Oct 24th 2017
Southwest Solutions
Regional Economic Vitality A strong economy is vital to every successful community. We are becoming a destination for many newcomers including entrepreneurs, immigrants, and millennials. The Community Foundation’s focus on...
Jul 9th 2017