STORIES


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

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...

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Providing mental health support for youth

The Community Foundation supports many programs throughout the region that provide mental health support for youth. In 2018, the Foundation supported a partnership between Detroit Public Schools and Transforming Research...

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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,...

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In Press Release

Healthy People, Healthy Region

This story first appeared in the Spring 2019 REPORT Newseltter The health of a community is often determined by the social conditions of its residents — where they live, work,...

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The Neutral Zone helps LGBT teens tell their stories

This story first appeared in the Spring 2019 REPORT Newseltter For lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) teens, acceptance can be challenging. A sense of community is critical to their well-being....

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When playing helps healing

This story first appeared in the Spring 2019 REPORT Newseltter Many programs across the region help residents heal from illnesses in ways that promote physical, emotional, and spiritual resilience. One...

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Helping teens thrive

This story first appeared in the Spring 2019 REPORT Newseltter While adolescents are generally healthy, mental health and substance abuse issues can greatly impact their lives and future employment, relationships, and...

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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,...

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In 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...

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In General

Project focuses on transgender youth

The HOPE Fund is supporting a project to help educate community members and families of transgender youth about the importance of inclusion and affirmation. Its intention is also to create...

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In General