Wash and Learn program brings the library to Detroit laundromats
The Detroit Public Library, supported by a grant from the Community Foundation, is expanding its Wash and Learn program to bring the resources of a library to children who may...
Aug 7th 2019
2019 Yearbook
The Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan has the great privilege of connecting people and organizations to their communities – and across communities – through thoughtful philanthropy. Our challenge is to...
Jul 22nd 2019
In Yearbook
Supporting Innovation in the Region
Addressing opportunities to improve lives in southeast Michigan requires innovative approaches. The Community Foundation partners with organizations that are making improvements on a system-wide basis. ...
Jul 22nd 2019
Community Foundation awards more than $15 million in grants
The Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan announced more than $15 million in grants to organizations and initiatives primarily within southeast Michigan’s seven counties in areas including the arts, civic life,...
Jul 11th 2019
In Press Release
In 2020 US Census, we must work to ensure all in southeast Michigan are counted
This piece originally ran in the Detroit Free Press on Saturday, May 18, 2019 Any day now, the U.S. Supreme Court will rule on whether the federal government can include...
May 20th 2019
Community Foundation announces nearly $19 million in grants
The Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan announced nearly $19 million in grants to organizations and initiatives primarily within southeast Michigan’s seven counties in areas including health, education, the arts, environment,...
Apr 10th 2019
In Press Release
More than $11 million in grants announced
The Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan announced more than $11 million in grants to organizations and initiatives primarily within southeast Michigan’s seven counties in areas including the arts, education, health,...
Jan 14th 2019
In Press Release
Opportunities for Strategic Support of Detroit’s Young Children
This month, Detroit’s key Head Start agencies will submit applications to “re-compete” for federal dollars for this critical and comprehensive early childhood program. While the quest for these dollars is...
Jan 9th 2019
In General
Community Foundation Head Start grants to boost teacher recruitment and retention
Eight organizations in three southeast Michigan counties are receiving $1.1 million in grants from the Community Foundation’s Head Start Innovation Fund. The grants will support the organizations’ recompetition for federal...
Jan 8th 2019
In General,Press Release
The Team Behind The Impact: Program
Year-end at the Community Foundation is an exciting time of year as we see gifts coming in and grants flowing out. While nothing would happen without our donors and strong...
Dec 27th 2018
In General