STORIES


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

A Journey of a Thriving Community and Making Change Together

Over the years, I’ve seen how our donors’ generosity has turned into tangible outcomes for our communities. From supporting local arts to addressing urgent needs in healthcare and education, the...

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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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The Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan Announces $288,000 in Grants Awarded for Youth Sports from the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation

As the NFL Draft heads to Detroit this year, these grants will invest in youth sports to ensure Detroit youth have opportunities to participate.  DETROIT, MI — Today, the Community...

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Spring 2024 News Briefs

News and stories of permanent, positive change in southeast Michigan....

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Voices of Change: Youth Advisory Committee (YAC) Members share their thoughts on philanthropy

  Members of The Youth Advisory Committee (YAC) of the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan went on a bus tour to visit nonprofit organizations and leaders that they have been...

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Q&A: Detroit Auto Dealers Association fund grantee The Yunion says Community Foundation support is vital to youth programming

The Detroit Auto Dealers Association Charitable Foundation Fund at the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan supports a wide range of nonprofits that improve the lives of children and youth throughout...

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Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan Partners with The Henry Ford and Ford Motor Company for School Lunch Initiative

The Henry Ford Announces Farm to School Lunch Initiatives Including Endowment for Henry Ford Academy’s Lunch Program  The Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan and Ford Motor Company Fund committing lead gifts...

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In In The News

Detroit Auto Dealers Association fund at the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan announces $300,000 in grants, tops $7 million in giving

The Detroit Auto Dealers Association Charitable Foundation Fund at the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan announced today that it has made nine grants totaling $300,000 to support nonprofits improving the...

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Three Students Recognized with $5,000 Awards Each Inaugural Headland Solar Community Scholarship Fund for Fowlerville High School

From left to right: Drew Vielbig, Cecilia Boscher, Maretta Finley, Landon Roberts, and Randy Ross As many students get ready to head off to college for the first time, three...

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