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...
Aug 1st 2024
In General
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...
Jul 30th 2024
In General
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...
Jul 2nd 2024
In General
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...
Jun 24th 2024
In Press Release
$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....
Jun 5th 2024
In Press Release
We’re Hiring: Director, Data Strategy
Reporting directly to the Executive Director, the Director of Data Strategy will be responsible for defining the Detroit Regional Workforce Partnership’s (DRWP) approach to data collection, analysis, and transparency. The...
May 28th 2024
In Job Posting
Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan Names New Board Trustees
The Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan’s Board of Trustees elected three new trustees including Selam Sanders, Stacy Ziarko and Tim Nicholson. “We are excited to welcome Selam Sanders, Stacy Ziarko...
May 2nd 2024
In Press Release
The Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan Announces $288,000 in Grants Awarded for Youth Sports from the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation
As the NFL Draft heads to Detroit this year, these grants will invest in youth sports to ensure Detroit youth have opportunities to participate. DETROIT, MI — Today, the Community...
Apr 22nd 2024
In Press Release
Spring 2024 Message from the President
Seeds planted in another season are unfurling today as vivid yellow and green splashes of spring throughout our region. A similar cycle of growth and change is underway at the...
Apr 12th 2024
In General,REPORT Newsletter
Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan Announces Inclusive Arts Fund Grants to 35 Recipients
The Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan announced today $500,000 in grants to 35 arts organizations in southeast Michigan through the Inclusive Arts Fund. The funding provides small and midsize art...
Mar 1st 2024
In General