NEWS & PRESS


NEI’s Annual Report: Investing in Small Businesses for a Stronger Southeast Michigan

The Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan is proud to share the 2024 Annual Report from the New Economy Initiative (NEI), one of our strategic initiatives focused on economic development. This...

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On the passing of Amy Hartmann

The Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan is deeply saddened by the passing of our longtime partner Amy Hartmann of Grosse Pointe. Hartmann, who was a member of the Community Foundation’s...

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Kaniqua Welch named Vice President, Communications and Marketing

The Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan is pleased to announce Kaniqua Welch as its new vice president of Communications and Marketing, effective Feb. 25. Prior to joining the Community Foundation,...

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Rx Kids Program Expands to Pontiac to Support Expecting Mothers and Infants

Rx Kids, in partnership with the Oakland Livingston Human Service Agency (OLHSA), the City of Pontiac, Oakland County and the Pontiac Funders Collaborative today announced the expansion of the Rx...

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On the passing of community partner Luther Keith 

The Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan is deeply saddened to learn about the passing of pioneering Detroit journalist, musician and community partner Luther Keith.   Keith was a former award-winning editor...

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WDIV, Michigan Chronicle Power 50 series highlights Nicole Sherard-Freeman

The Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan is proud to share an interview with our President and CEO, Nicole Sherard-Freeman, who was highlighted in a recent WDIV, Michigan Chronicle Power 50...

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Standing Together in Times of Uncertainty

Over the past several days, we have seen significant shifts at the federal level, including the White House budget office’s announcement of a freeze on federal funding, which has since...

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In From the President

Michigan Justice Fund Marks Five Years of Transforming Criminal Legal Reform in Michigan

Marking its five-year anniversary, the Michigan Justice Fund (MJF), an initiative of the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan, is proud to announce $1.7 million dollars in new grants, the addition...

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A New Chapter: Looking Ahead Together

As I step into the role of Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan president in 2025, I am filled with deep gratitude and excitement about leading this remarkable organization. Together, we...

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Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan Awards $500,000 to Support Inclusive Arts Programming Across the Region 

The Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan today announced the latest round of grantmaking from its Inclusive Arts Fund, awarding nearly $500,000 to 21 arts organizations across the region. Established in...

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