STORIES


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

Q&A: Sticking with philanthropy is ‘worth the effort’ says trustee emeritus Jim Nicholson

For the past 30 years, James B. (Jim) Nicholson has served the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan with a steady voice and a generous spirit, through good and challenging times. ...

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Community Foundation team builds bridges at Mackinac Policy Conference

Last week, the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan attended the 2024 Mackinac Policy Conference, hosted by the Detroit Regional Chamber. Over four days, our team had the opportunity to connect...

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Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan Partners with The Henry Ford and Ford Motor Company for School Lunch Initiative

The Henry Ford Announces Farm to School Lunch Initiatives Including Endowment for Henry Ford Academy’s Lunch Program  The Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan and Ford Motor Company Fund committing lead gifts...

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In In The News

Agency endowment helps cancer support nonprofit Gilda’s Club secure its future 

Gilda’s Club Executive Director and CEO Laura Varon Brown says the 2008 economic crisis, as well as the COVID-19 pandemic, inspired the nonprofit to build its long-term sustainability so it...

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Celebrating Women’s History Month: Honoring Women’s Impact in Philanthropy

As Women’s History Month begins, it’s a fitting time to reflect on the remarkable contributions of women in shaping our communities through philanthropy. At the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan,...

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Detroit Auto Dealers Association fund at the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan announces $300,000 in grants, tops $7 million in giving

The Detroit Auto Dealers Association Charitable Foundation Fund at the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan announced today that it has made nine grants totaling $300,000 to support nonprofits improving the...

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In Press Release

History highlights: Detroit Auto Dealers Association at the Community Foundation 

This file photo shows representatives from the first group of Detroit Auto Dealers Association Charitable Foundation Fund grantee organizations, alongside DADA members serving as advisers to the fund. The Detroit...

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In General

National Philanthropy Day: A Celebration of Community Impact

November 15 is a special observance in the nonprofit world. National Philanthropy Day is the day we set aside to reflect on what can happen when donors, nonprofits, and community...

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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...

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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...

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