STORIES


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

Celebrating Women’s History Month: Honoring Women’s Impact in Philanthropy

As Women’s History Month begins, it’s a fitting time to reflect on the remarkable contributions of women in shaping our communities through philanthropy. At the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan,...

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New year, new Community Foundation 

It’s the new year, and a lot of us are making changes to improve ourselves. The Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan is no different. We’re in the final phase of...

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In General

From Novice to Advocate: A Young Professional’s Journey to the Heart of Philanthropy 

When I began my career with the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan, I was an intern wrapping up my undergraduate degree, eager to make a difference with my work. Little...

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National Philanthropy Day: A Celebration of Community Impact

November 15 is a special observance in the nonprofit world. National Philanthropy Day is the day we set aside to reflect on what can happen when donors, nonprofits, and community...

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Investing in Our Community’s Future: Supporting the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan’s Now and Forever Fund

Attorney Amy Hartmann discusses the importance of supporting the Community Foundation’s Now and Forever Fund  For years, my law partner Nancy Nihem and I have had the privilege of collaborating...

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Impact inspires Community Foundation trustee, donor Dr. Glenda Price 

“I’m always interested in how a grant from the Community Foundation will have a broad impact. That kind of thing is important to me as I think about the way...

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My Father’s Legacy is in Good Hands

Sarah Wedepohl on how the Community Foundation will carry on her father’s legacy  For over six years, I’ve had the privilege of working at the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan,...

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Giving that Keeps on Living

Dr. Glenda Price and the importance of supporting philanthropy “I’m always interested in how a grant from the Community Foundation will have a broad impact. I try to think about...

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Q&A: Trustee Matt Cullen discusses Joe Louis Greenway, family philanthropy

Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan Board of Trustees member and JACK Entertainment Chairman Matt Cullen and his wife, Karen, have partnered partnered with the Community Foundation to make strategic philanthropic...

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Scholar, author Michael Moody shares insights on next-generation, family philanthropy

Guest speaker Michael Moody, Ph.D., shared his expertise on the importance of next-generation and family philanthropy with a packed crowd of Community Foundation guests on May 2 at the Detroit Athletic Club....

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In General