STORIES


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

Delivering support to older adults

This story was originally published in our 2021 Annual Report. The average human lifespan has doubled over the past century – which means that we have more adults living longer...

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Community Foundation Announces More Than $19 Million in Grants

The Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan announced more than $19 million in funds to organizations and initiatives in areas including arts, civic life, education, health and human services. “The effects...

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In Press Release

CFSEM Youth Committee Members describe how they recommended $125,000 in racial equity grants

Watch a virtual interview with Gracie Grady and Akhila Mullapudi, two members of the Youth Advisory Committee of the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan. The students spoke with program officer...

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In General

Michigan Harm Reduction Project grants empower community responses to opioid crisis

As COVID pushes the overdose crisis to new heights, the Michigan Harm Reduction Project is empowering communities to respond with $500,000 in new grants. As part of the Michigan Opioid...

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In Press Release

Michigan Opioid Partnership announces over $1 million for statewide post-overdose rapid response efforts

As part of activities through the Michigan Opioid Partnership, the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan, in collaboration with the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services and Blue Cross Blue...

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In Press Release

Seven Grants Made to Support Pontiac Community

The Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan and the Pontiac Funders Collaborative announce seven grants totaling $770,000 designed to help the community thrive – four to build capacity of key institutions...

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In General,Press Release

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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In REPORT Newsletter

More Than $17 Million in Grants Made in Third Quarter

The Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan announced more than $17 million in grants to organizations and initiatives in areas including arts, education, health, human services, and youth development. “During a...

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In Press Release

CFSEM President speaks with WXYZ about COVID-19 and Michigan Justice Fund WXYZ Detroit

On Sunday, September 20th, Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan President Mariam Noland made an appearance on WXYZ-TV’s Spotlight on the News, where she spoke with host Chuck Stokes and Hudson-Webber...

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Community Foundation Honors Nonprofit Leadership and Program Excellence at Annual Meeting

The Community Foundation has announced that Robert G. Riney, President Health Care Operations and Chief Operating Officer for Henry Ford Health System was selected as the recipient of the 2020...

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In General