NEWS & PRESS


2025 Annual Meeting Message from our President & CEO

Building on Our Legacy. Expanding Our Reach. Deepening Our Impact.​ Today, we hosted our 2025 Annual Meeting. It was an honor to have so many of you join us in the...

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In From the President

More Than $1 Million in Grants Awarded to 42 Nonprofits 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 grants totaling more than $1 million to 42 organizations through the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr....

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In Press Release

Updates to Our Grantmaking Approach

As part of our continued effort to be transparent and responsive to community needs, we’ve introduced several important updates to our grantmaking approach. These changes reflect valuable input from you...

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In General

Community Foundation team connects with nonprofit leaders and policymakers at the Mackinac Policy Conference

The Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan attended the 2025 Mackinac Policy Conference, hosted by the Detroit Regional Chamber, from May 27-30. During the annual convening on Mackinac Island, our team...

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In In The News

Facing Change, Leading Forward: Reflections from Pancakes & Politics

At Michigan Chronicle’s Pancakes & Politics on April 17, Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan President and CEO Nicole Sherard-Freeman joined a dynamic panel including David Egner, Don Graves, Kelley J....

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In General

Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan names Linda Lutz as new Chief Financial Officer

The Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan is pleased to announce Linda Lutz has been named as its new chief financial officer. Lutz will join the Community Foundation effective June 10,...

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In General,Press Release

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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In General

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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In General

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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In General

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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In Press Release