STORIES


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

Keeping the arts alive during a pandemic

This story was originally published in our 2021 Annual Report. March 28, 2020, was going to be a big night for the Michigan Opera Theatre. It was scheduled as opening...

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Nurturing small businesses through good times – and bad times

This story was originally published in our 2021 Annual Report. For southeast Michigan entrepreneurs like Danielle North, resilience and flexibility are necessary traits – even during the best of times....

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Community Foundation receives $1 million to support Black-led nonprofit organizations

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact nonprofits across the country, the Community Foundation has partnered with groups large and small to help meet local needs. Through a partnership with...

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Delivering support to older adults

This story was originally published in our 2021 Annual Report. The average human lifespan has doubled over the past century – which means that we have more adults living longer...

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Message from the President: Winter 2020

This message was originally published in the Winter 2020 REPORT Newsletter. As in years past, we have been humbled by the generosity of our donors and grantees who have demonstrated...

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CFSEM President speaks with WXYZ about COVID-19 and Michigan Justice Fund WXYZ Detroit

On Sunday, September 20th, Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan President Mariam Noland made an appearance on WXYZ-TV’s Spotlight on the News, where she spoke with host Chuck Stokes and Hudson-Webber...

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Thanking Our Region’s Nonprofit Organizations

Throughout this year, we have consistently turned to our local nonprofit organizations for support and assistance. Whether it was for food, shelter, medical testing, business support, or even inspiration and...

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Continuing to Support Immigrants and Refugees During COVID-19

This story was originally published in the Fall 2020 REPORT Newsletter. For generations, thousands of immigrants and refugees have chosen to call southeast Michigan home. In fact, according to a...

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Message from the President: Fall 2020

This message was originally published in the Fall 2020 REPORT Newsletter. Over the past six months, amidst COVID-19, each of us has faced challenges we never could have expected. Almost...

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Providing Relief During COVID-19

This story was originally published in our Fall 2020 REPORT Newsletter. In the past few months, public health data has supplied us with answers to several questions surrounding coronavirus, while...

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