Responding to COVID-19: A Letter from the President
Dear Colleagues, Donors, Grantees, and Friends, When we began putting together this newsletter a few months ago, we had no idea how quickly our work would change as result of...
Mar 30th 2020
In REPORT Newsletter
Foundations Launch Effort and Make Immediate Grants to Address Needs During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Today, a group of foundations announced strategies to meet targeted emerging community needs during the COVID-19 crisis. The initial funders are the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan, the DMC Foundation,...
Mar 24th 2020
In General,Press Release
A Message for Our Donors
Much like you, at the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan, we are closely monitoring the development of the COVID-19 Coronavirus pandemic. As this global crisis rapidly evolves, we continue to...
Mar 18th 2020
In General
A Message for Our Grantees
Much like you, at the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan, we are closely monitoring the development of the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic. We are working by the hour to equip ourselves...
Mar 18th 2020
In General
Reginald Turner set to become president of American Bar Association in 2021 Crain's Detroit Business
Reginald Turner, Vice Chair of the Community Foundation Board of Trustees, will become president of the American Bar Association next year. Turner — who has served on our Board of Trustees...
Feb 28th 2020
In In The News
Community Foundation names new board member
The Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan is pleased to welcome Maria Thompson as its newest board member. “We are honored that Maria is willing to extend her extensive experience by...
Feb 4th 2020
In Press Release
Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan Announces $300,000 in Support for Local Immigrants and Refugees
The Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan today announced grants totaling $300,000 to nine local organizations working to address the needs of immigrants and refugees in the southeast Michigan community. These...
Jan 28th 2020
In General
Tax Law Changes and Charitable Giving in 2020
While federal tax law governing retirement benefits has changed significantly as of January 1, 2020, the IRA charitable rollover remains an effective charitable giving strategy. The new law: Increases the...
Jan 23rd 2020
In General
State of Michigan announces $17.5 million in grant funds to combat the opioid epidemic
The press release was originally published by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services on January 8, 2020. Download the full press release here. LANSING, Mich. – The Michigan...
Jan 9th 2020
In In The News
Project Play joins Channel 7 Action News, shares tips to keep youth active in the winter WXYZ-TV Channel 7 Action News This Morning
Sarah Wedepohl, senior program officer at the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan, spoke with Channel 7 Action News This Morning about Project Play and the importance of keeping youth active...
Jan 6th 2020
In In The News