Youth Impact
For over 20 years, youth in every county of Michigan have had a centralized access point to philanthropy – this vehicle has been community foundations. Through a challenge grant from...
Dec 21st 2016
In General
Mentoring Through Sports
There is a deep need for quality after-school, weekend and summer programs for children in southeast Michigan. Because we know what an impact these programs have on young lives, the...
Oct 4th 2016
Mentoring Programs Making a Difference
The Community Foundation supports a remarkable variety of mentoring programs, each with a distinctive approach to a common goal providing guidance and support to people who are attempting to gain...
Mar 18th 2016
Community Foundation Awards More Than $26 Million in Grants and Elects 3 New Trustees
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DETROIT — At their June 18, 2015 Annual Meeting, the board of trustees of the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan elected three new members and approved grants...
Jun 25th 2015
In Press Release
Charity Preview Raises $5.3M, The Most Since 2008 Crain's Detroit
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Jan 19th 2015
In In The News
Young Leaders Learn Philanthropy
Pathway to Excellence Program Mentors the Next Generation of African-American Men Sigma Pi Phi fraternity, also known as the Boulé, was the first Greek-letter fraternity founded by African-American men. Boulé...
Sep 22nd 2014
Detroit Auto Dealers Go All Out for Kids’ Charities
The Detroit Auto Dealers Association is known for holding one of the largest one-night fundraising events — The North American International Auto Show Charity Preview — to support children’s charities....
Sep 12th 2014
Growing into Philanthropy
How One Program Associate Found Her True Calling I always knew that I wanted to grow up and do good, hopefully do well, and help others. For a long time,...
Jun 4th 2014
In General
Youth-Owned Enterprises At The Neutral Zone
Neutral Zone Helps Teen Artists and Performers Hone Their Skills in Entrepreneurship and Arts Management The Neutral Zone is a 15-year-old Ann Arbor teen center known for cutting-edge, youth-driven programming. Many...
Mar 21st 2013