NEWS & PRESS


Holiday Shopping with Purpose: Support Justice-Driven Businesses

This holiday season, your shopping choices can spark change. Supporting small businesses and entrepreneurs directly impacted by the criminal legal system—or organizations dedicated to their empowerment—goes beyond commerce. It’s a...

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Legacy Society will sustain Autism Alliance of Michigan’s work for decades to come Second Wave Michigan

Autism Alliance of Michigan (AAoM) was founded with the vision that people with autism will lead lives that meet their greatest potential. AAoM leads efforts to raise expectations and expand opportunities...

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Message from President and Chair

During times of change and uncertainty, it’s comforting to know there are some things you can depend on.  Since 1984, the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan has been a trusted...

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2024 grants announced by the Community Foundation for Livingston County 

The Community Foundation for Livingston County is pleased to have awarded $25,000 in grants to three Livingston County nonprofit organizations.   Those organizations receiving the 2024 grants are:  $10,000 to Cleary...

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Nicole Sherard-Freeman named as New President; Ric DeVore to Retire

The Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan (the Community Foundation) is pleased to announce Nicole Sherard-Freeman has been named President, effective January 2025. Sherard-Freeman was most recently Chief Operating Officer (COO)...

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On the Road: The Clean Slate Initiative Annual Convening

By Meg Galindo, Senior Manager, Michigan Justice Fund In June Josie Graham, MJF Program Assistant, and I had the pleasure of attending the annual Clean Slate Initiative (CSI) 2024 Annual...

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Thriving Together, Now and Forever: Summer 2024 Message from the President

This summer marks a major milestone for the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan, as we celebrate our 40th anniversary. This might surprise some of you, but 40 years is young...

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Thank you, Jim Nicholson

The Community Foundation celebrates Jim Nicholson on his retirement from our Board of Trustees this week, and salutes him for his many successful years of service. As a mentor, leader...

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Community Foundation Secures $35M Fund to Complete Detroit Riverfront Revitalization

Creates philanthropic fund with seed money from Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Foundation. Fund to complete East and West Riverfront Capital Projects.  Ensures historic transformation amid embezzlement investigation.  The Detroit riverfront...

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$800,000 in Grants Awarded from Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Legacy Funds at the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan 

The Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan and the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation today announced their full slate of annual grants, totaling $800,000 to 37 organizations through the Ralph C....

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