Increasing Access to the Arts
This story was originally published in our Fall 2021 REPORT. The arts and culture institutions we are fortunate to enjoy in southeast Michigan are vast — ranging from museums to...
Dec 8th 2021
The Community Foundation, Local and National Partners Announce New Round of Investments to Support Police Reform in Southeast Michigan
Community Policing Innovations Initiative is the first of its kind in the region Support from Community Policing Innovations Initiative nears $500,000 Recipients include ten cities in partnership with their local...
Oct 19th 2021
In Press Release
Community Foundation Announces $14 Million in Grants in Southeast Michigan
The Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan announced grants totaling $14 million in the third quarter to support organizations primarily in southeast Michigan that are focused on the arts, civic life,...
Sep 28th 2021
In General,Press Release
New Chase Branch Opens, Bank Invests $30B in Equity Programming, $1M in Minority Initiative
This story was originally published in The Michigan Chronicle. Chase Bank has already established itself in its over 85-year history in the city of Detroit as a community-centered financial institution....
Aug 9th 2021
In In The News
YAC Reflection: Color of Autism cares for adolescents of color on the spectrum
This story is part of a series written by members of our Youth Advisory Committee highlighting grantees working on racial justice initiatives. By YAC Members of CFSEM Gray haired and bespectacled, Camille...
Jul 21st 2021
YAC Reflection: A Look Into Developing Kingdoms in Different Stages (K.I.D.S.)
This story is part of a series written by members of our Youth Advisory Committee highlighting grantees working on racial justice initiatives. By Gracie Grady, YAC Member When Kimberly Johnson...
Jul 21st 2021
YAC Reflection: How Build-On engages students in social justice education and community service
This story is part of a series written by members of our Youth Advisory Committee highlighting grantees working on racial justice initiatives. By Claire Hong, YAC Member For over 18 years, Build-On...
Jul 21st 2021
YAC Reflection: A Profile on Congress of Communities
This story is part of a series written by members of our Youth Advisory Committee highlighting grantees working on racial justice initiatives. By YAC Members of CFSEM Congress of Communities is a...
Jul 21st 2021
YAC Reflection: Local Circles empowers the youth
This story is part of a series written by members of our Youth Advisory Committee highlighting grantees working on racial justice initiatives. By Kaya & Other YAC Members of CFSEM Oftentimes, young...
Jul 21st 2021
A better chance at a fresh start
This story was originally published in our 2021 Annual Report. Nearly 100,000 people in Michigan are currently in prison, on parole, or on probation. Among those, roughly 40,000 individuals are...
Jul 13th 2021