STORIES


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

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. ...

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Innovation

During 2023, the New Economy Initiative assisted 4,739 companies and made $5.5 million in grants to 39 grantee partners, including Centrepolis....

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Leading Change

The Community Foundation recently made a $75,000 grant from its Community Health Endowment Fund to help organizations raise awareness among older adults about the resources and services available to help...

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Operational Excellence

Alternatives For Girls — a Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan endowed fund partner — empowers homeless and at-risk young women by providing critical interventions....

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Trust and Integrity

Throughout his lifetime, Simmons worked with his estate planning attorney to ensure that his charitable giving would continue after his passing. He named the Community Foundation as a charitable beneficiary...

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Diversity, Equity, Inclusion

The Community Foundation has a long history of supporting human services organizations like Freedom House Detroit, which has received grants related to its LGBTQ+ community-building, general operations and workforce readiness...

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Honoring JoAnn Chávez: A Beacon of Leadership and Philanthropy

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan as we honor JoAnn Chávez, a trailblazing corporate leader and advocate for the Hispanic community. Learn about her inspiring...

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Activism Meets Philanthropy

LGBTQ+ activist Schuett transformed personal hardship into a lifelong mission of advocacy and philanthropy. Her partnership with the Community Foundation continues to inspire lasting change, building a stronger, more inclusive...

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Southwest Detroit Business Association: Building A Legacy of Community and Growth

Whether through the artistic nurturing provided by COMPÁS or the economic empowerment of local businesses, the Southwest Detroit Business Association is actively laying the foundation for a future filled with...

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Southwest Detroit Business Association: Construyendo un Legado de Comunidad y Crecimiento

Ya sea a través del fomento artístico proporcionado por COMPÁS o del empoderamiento económico de los negocios locales, la SDBA está activamente sentando las bases para un futuro lleno de...

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