YAC Reflection: Local Circles empowers the youth
This story is part of a series written by members of our Youth Advisory Committee highlighting grantees working on racial justice initiatives. By Kaya & Other YAC Members of CFSEM Oftentimes, young...
Jul 21st 2021
Community Foundation announces $100,000 for Supporting Brightmoor Leaders program
The Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan, with support from the Max M. & Marjorie S. Fisher Foundation, has provided a fifth year of funding for staff training and professional development...
Apr 29th 2021
In Press Release
Harmony Rhodes: How I Became an Advocate for Youth Leadership and Philanthropy
During my sophomore year at University Prep Science & Math High School in Detroit, I discovered my path to youth philanthropy. I had become increasingly frustrated with the educational inequities...
Apr 21st 2021
Advancing Racial Justice Projects Through Youth Development and Community Journalism
This story was originally published in our Spring 2021 REPORT Newsletter. Over the course of the events last summer, we witnessed a strong rallying cry for racial justice throughout the country....
Mar 19th 2021
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
Community Foundation Announces $125,000 in Funding to Support Racial Equity and Youth Leadership
With input and guidance from area youth, the Community Foundation announced new financial support designed to support organizations working on youth racial justice programs. The grants were recommended by the Youth Advisory Council of the Community Foundation. ...
Jan 25th 2021
In Press Release
Youth Advisory Committee Membership Application Opens
The Youth Advisory Committee (YAC) of the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan is a unique opportunity for high school and early-college aged leaders to learn more about philanthropy, grantmaking, and...
Feb 15th 2019
In General
The Team Behind The Impact: Program
Year-end at the Community Foundation is an exciting time of year as we see gifts coming in and grants flowing out. While nothing would happen without our donors and strong...
Dec 27th 2018
In General
Introducing Michigan Youth to Entrepreneurship
New Economy Initiative, in partnership with the C.S. Mott Foundation, has launched a youth project to explore and pilot ways to introduce youth to the existing entrepreneurial ecosystem and strengthen...
Dec 27th 2018
In General
Investing In Youth
The Community Foundation believes the future of this region rests on developing children into fully capable adults. That is why we have invested in youth for more than 30 years...
Sep 19th 2017