STORIES


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

Healing curriculum reconnects urban Native youth with culture

Urban Native youth in Detroit and southeast Michigan are at particular risk for negative mental health and academic outcomes, in part because they are cut off from the cultural support...

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Voices of Change: Youth Advisory Committee (YAC) Members share their thoughts on philanthropy

  Members of The Youth Advisory Committee (YAC) of the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan went on a bus tour to visit nonprofit organizations and leaders that they have been...

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Attorney Amy Hartmann discusses trends in women’s philanthropy

Legal-financial advisor Amy Hartmann is a committed champion of the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan. Attorney Amy Hartmann is a committed champion of the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan. She...

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Former Trustee Dennis Archer discusses his funds at the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan

The following video originally appeared on Spotlight On the News, WXYZ-TV Detroit. The Honorable Dennis W. Archer, former Detroit Mayor and Michigan Supreme Court Justice, discussed his funds with the...

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In In The News

A Message from the President & Chair — July 2022

This message was officially published in our 2022 Yearbook. This year ushers in a new era in the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan’s history. With a new president, we have...

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Stability and Support for Southeast Michigan Nonprofits

This story originally appeared in the 2022 Yearbook Strong nonprofits are the backbone of strong communities. When nonprofits have capable leadership and a stable financial outlook, they have the power...

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Mariam Noland speaks on upcoming retirement and more with One Detroit at 2021 Mackinac Policy Conference One Detroit

This interview was originally published by One Detroit. Mariam Noland, president of the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan, spoke with Christy McDonald of One Detroit about her upcoming retirement and...

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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,...

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In General,Press Release

See the Impact: COVID Relief Funding supports Michigan Humane’s mission

Over the last year, it’s been crucial for our grantees to continue to support our region in spite of the many challenges they faced. Michigan Humane was one of many...

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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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