Collaboration
The Michigan Justice Fund creates welcoming spaces where stakeholders can share their experiences and ideas in order to build an effective criminal legal reform movement in our state. ...
Oct 30th 2024
Michigan Justice Fund Marks Five Years of Transforming Criminal Legal Reform in Michigan
Marking its five-year anniversary, the Michigan Justice Fund (MJF), an initiative of the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan, is proud to announce $1.7 million dollars in new grants, the addition...
Jan 16th 2025
In General
Holiday Shopping with Purpose: Support Justice-Driven Businesses
This holiday season, your shopping choices can spark change. Supporting small businesses and entrepreneurs directly impacted by the criminal legal system—or organizations dedicated to their empowerment—goes beyond commerce. It’s a...
Dec 10th 2024
In General
Coldwater Kitchen: A Culinary Approach to Prison Reform and Advocacy
This story is featured in the Michigan Justice Fund’s 2023 Annual Report. The criminal legal system – which touches one out of three Americans – can be shifted by reforming...
Jul 30th 2024
Reentry Through Relationships: How A Brighter Way Empowers Justice-Involved Individuals in Washtenaw County
This story is featured in the Michigan Justice Fund’s 2023 Annual Report. Fueled by personal experiences and a deep knowledge of the challenges of reentry, the founders developed programs...
Jul 29th 2024
On the Road: The Clean Slate Initiative Annual Convening
By Meg Galindo, Senior Manager, Michigan Justice Fund In June Josie Graham, MJF Program Assistant, and I had the pleasure of attending the annual Clean Slate Initiative (CSI) 2024 Annual...
Aug 1st 2024
In General
Strengthening the Workforce: Michigan Works! Initiative to Support Returning Citizens
This story is featured in the Michigan Justice Fund’s 2023 Annual Report. Headquartered in Lansing, Michigan Works! is deeply integrated into local communities through offices and physical service centers...
Jul 29th 2024
Empowering Change: How GRWRC’s New Beginnings Program Transforms the Lives of Incarcerated Women
This story is featured in the Michigan Justice Fund’s 2023 Annual Report. Throughout its history, GRWRC has been a trailblazer, introducing innovative approaches tailored to uplift disadvantaged populations and...
Jul 29th 2024
Community Foundation is a ‘force multiplier’ when it comes to public-private partnerships
Hudson-Webber Foundation President and CEO Melanca Clark, left, and Community Foundation President Richard (Ric) DeVore co-moderated a Mackinac Policy Conference panel about public-private partnerships. Panelists included Michigan Justice Fund Director...
Jul 14th 2023
Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan announces more than $17 million in grants during first quarter
The Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan and its supporting organizations provided combined grantmaking of more than $17 million during the first quarter to support nonprofit organizations and local governments working...
May 9th 2023
In Press Release