What Is the Return on Investing in the Arts?
Understanding how charitable giving to the arts benefits communities. Everyone has an arts story: a painting has made someone rethink their perspective; a song has inspired and moved someone to...
Feb 3rd 2022
Justice System Reform Projects Receive Over $2 Million in Support
A group of national and local foundations announced over $2 million in support to 12 organizations through the Michigan Justice Fund, an initiative designed to address inequities in the criminal...
Jun 3rd 2021
In Press Release
Nearly $2 Million in Grants Awarded from Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Legacy Funds at the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan
Over 300 Grants Totaling Nearly $7.5 Million Awarded Since Inception of Funds The Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan and Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation announced nearly $1.9 million in grants...
May 20th 2021
In General
Community Foundation grants over $200,000 to local journalism from the Detroit Journalism Engagement Fund
The Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan has announced that seven journalism projects will share a total of over $200,000 from the Detroit Journalism Engagement Fund. The 2021 grants total $211,850...
May 18th 2021
In Press Release
New Economy Initiative announces $19.5 million fund to strengthen Inclusive Small Business Support Network
This press release was originally published on NewEconomyInitiative.org. Builds on catalytic philanthropic investment in NEI, new funding will further strengthen existing business support network and to provide more resources for...
May 13th 2021
In Press Release
First Round of Investments to Innovative Pilot Program Sites Committed to Police Reform
First round of support from Community Policing Innovations Initiative totals $200,000 The Initiative was established with support from the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan, Hudson-Webber Foundation, Ballmer Group and Oakland...
May 4th 2021
In General,Press Release
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...
Apr 20th 2021
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...
Mar 5th 2021
In General
YAC Reflection: Color of Autism cares for adolescents of color on the spectrum
This story is part of a series written by members of our Youth Advisory Committee highlighting grantees working on racial justice initiatives. By YAC Members of CFSEM Gray haired and bespectacled, Camille...
Jul 21st 2021
YAC Reflection: A Look Into Developing Kingdoms in Different Stages (K.I.D.S.)
This story is part of a series written by members of our Youth Advisory Committee highlighting grantees working on racial justice initiatives. By Gracie Grady, YAC Member When Kimberly Johnson...
Jul 21st 2021