NEWS & PRESS


On The Table Calls For Hosts

“Every good thing, every big thing, every movement started with an idea,” said Jenice Mitchell Ford, CFSEM trustee. “An idea that one person brought to the table they could share...

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Region-wide “On The Table” Initiative Encourages Discussions About The Future of Youth

Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan invites people and organizations to host discussions on October 4  DETROIT – The Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan is inviting organizations, businesses, and individuals to participate...

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Honoring Regional Leaders with Nonprofit Leadership and Program Excellence Awards

Over $17 million in grants also announced at the annual June board meeting  DETROIT, Mich., July 10, 2017 – The Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan announced that Rick Sperling was...

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2017 Yearbook

As a permanent source of community capital, the Community Foundation is here to promote positive change and a better quality of life for all residents. In favorable times and challenging...

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Rick Sperling Receives 2017 Noland Award

Rick Sperling is the Founder and President of Mosaic Youth Theatre in Detroit, an innovative after-school singing and acting program that empowers young people to create positive changes in their lives....

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State of Play

Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation and Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan unveil ‘State of Play’ report on youth sports in the region More than 1,000 local voices informed Aspen Institute analysis,...

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CFSEM Awards Grants from Endowment Funds Established to Honor the Legacy of Ralph C. Wilson, Jr.

DETROIT, Mich., May 23, 2017 – The Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan announced today that 33 organizations in Wayne, Oakland, Macomb, Monroe, Washtenaw, St. Clair, and Livingston counties received grants...

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Creating Compelling Narratives at the Healthy Food Connect Storytelling Summit

Earlier this month, the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan hosted the Storytelling Summit, the second in a five-part education series to help Healthy Food Connect grantees and other community actors...

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Detroit Head Start Recruiting for 30+ Positions at May 9 Job Fair

Talent Recruitment Campaign Highlights Value of Early Childhood Educators DETROIT, May 1, 2017 – Attracting and retaining qualified staff, especially teachers, is critical to ensuring that children who attend Head...

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New Economy Initiative Seeks Applicants for $400,000 in Awards through the NEIdeas Small Business Challenge

Challenge to award $400,000 in cash prizes to existing businesses in Detroit, Hamtramck, and Highland Park for their ideas for growth. Application period is open May 1-June 1 (11:59 p.m.)....

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