STORIES


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

Mentoring Through Sports

There is a deep need for quality after-school, weekend and summer programs for children in southeast Michigan. Because we know what an impact these programs have on young lives, the...

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A Medical Solution to Food Insecurity in Monroe County

Eating well isn’t just a lifestyle choice: People who have dietary restrictions or experience food insecurity need fresh fruits and vegetables the way that people suffering from colds or infections...

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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

Making Meals, and Memories, Across Generations

St. Patrick Senior Center has been serving Detroit’s seniors since 1973. It’s now the Detroit Area Agency on Aging’s largest congregate meal provider, which means it dishes out a lot...

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Making It Easier for the Elderly to Eat Well

Jewish Family Services of Washtenaw County does a great service to its community by providing food suitable for those with religious dietary restrictions, but before their Healthy Food Connect grant,...

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Grant to Eastern Market Provides Transportation for Seniors and Children

A Healthy Food Connect grant is allowing the Eastern Market to bring seniors and children to the market for education, nutrition, and fun!   Healthy Food Connect seeks to improve...

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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

Girls on the Run

Investing In Youth When we think of youth, we think of dreams, innovation, and new opportunities — or, simply put, the future. The youth of today will become the leaders,...

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Healthy Food Connect

Healthy Communities Regions that promote healthy living have more productive and satisfied residents. In healthier communities, residents tend to live longer and become more engaged in their neighborhoods. Healthy communities...

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Ruth Ellis Health & Wellness Center

Healthy Communities Regions that promote healthy living have more productive and satisfied residents. In healthier communities, residents tend to live longer and become more engaged in their neighborhoods. Healthy communities...

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