New year, new Community Foundation
It’s the new year, and a lot of us are making changes to improve ourselves. The Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan is no different. We’re in the final phase of...
Feb 3rd 2024
In General
Community Foundation grant helps capture authentic stories of Arab American Dearborn UM-Dearborn
This story was originally published by UM-Dearborn. You can read the original story here. A halal butcher, a local rapper, a podcasting empire and a beloved coffee house are all...
Dec 18th 2023
In In The News
Leaders from business, government, philanthropy in southeast Michigan unite to launch Detroit Regional Workforce Partnership, with initial $3M investment, systems change expert at the helm
A coalition of leaders spanning business, government and philanthropy throughout Wayne, Oakland and Macomb counties has united to launch the Detroit Regional Workforce Partnership, an initiative designed to create an...
Dec 14th 2023
In General,Press Release
Community Foundation announces Michigan Central/Church Street Fund microgrants to strengthen, beautify neighborhoods
The Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan announced today that it has approved a second round of microgrants from the Michigan Central/Church Street Fund to support organizations that strengthen the Detroit...
Nov 14th 2023
In Press Release
Crain’s Detroit Business celebrates Surabhi Pandit among Notable Leaders in DEI
Crain’s Detroit Business has selected Surabhi Pandit — the Community Foundation’s director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion & Community Engagement — among this year’s cohort of Notable Leaders in DEI....
Nov 13th 2023
In In The News
On the passing of Florine Mark
We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Florine Mark. She served on the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan board since 1992 and was such a positive force...
Oct 13th 2023
In General
Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan Partners with The Henry Ford and Ford Motor Company for School Lunch Initiative
The Henry Ford Announces Farm to School Lunch Initiatives Including Endowment for Henry Ford Academy’s Lunch Program The Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan and Ford Motor Company Fund committing lead gifts...
Sep 18th 2023
In In The News
Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan names Sarah Wedepohl as new Vice President of Program
The Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan has named Sarah Wedepohl, director of Health and Human Services Initiatives, as its new Vice President of Program effective Sept. 4. In her new...
Aug 30th 2023
In General,Press Release
Community Foundation Board Approves $48 Million in Grants for Second Quarter, Recognizes Zaman International, Two Community Leaders for Service
The Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan and its supporting organizations provided combined grantmaking of more than $48 million during the second quarter to support nonprofit organizations and local governments. In...
Aug 28th 2023
In Press Release
Detroit Auto Dealers Association fund at the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan announces $300,000 in grants, tops $7 million in giving
The Detroit Auto Dealers Association Charitable Foundation Fund at the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan announced today that it has made nine grants totaling $300,000 to support nonprofits improving the...
Aug 1st 2023
In Press Release