First Generation College Students: I can relate.
I was the first in my family to go to college. I started at a community college, but wasn’t able to afford finishing my bachelor’s degree until several years later...
Sep 7th 2016
In General
Detroit Homecoming Fund of the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan
The Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan and Crain’s Detroit Business have agreed to establish the “Detroit Homecoming Fund” as a means for attendees of Homecoming to join together to support...
Aug 18th 2016
In General
Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan Announces $2 Million in Support for Regional Food System Initiative
Healthy Food Connect Initiative Provides Funding to Nonprofits Working to Improve Healthy Food Access for Children and Seniors DETROIT, MI – The Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan today announced it will...
Aug 17th 2016
In Press Release
Louisiana Flood Relief
In southern Louisiana, more than 20 inches of rain fell over the past weekend of August 12-14, 2016, causing historic flooding. The National Weather Service has posted flood warnings through...
Aug 17th 2016
In General
The Dequindre Cut: An Homage to the Past and a Symbol of Detroit’s Future
(This piece was originally published in the Detroit Free Press May 1, 2016. Posted here with permission.) A decade ago, a railroad under Lafayette and Jefferson roads, just west of...
Aug 2nd 2016
In General
Jul 21st 2016
In General
Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan Awards Nearly $10 Million in Grants in Second Quarter 2016
Grants Support Diverse Programs Benefitting Seven-County Region and Beyond DETROIT – The Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan made nearly $10 million in grants the second quarter of 2016 to nonprofit organizations....
Jul 14th 2016
In Press Release
Rich Homberg Receives 2016 Noland Award
Rich Homberg, president and CEO of Detroit Public Television (DPTV), was selected as the recipient of the 2016 Mariam C. Noland Award for Nonprofit Leadership. The award was presented at...
Jun 30th 2016
In General
Arts and Culture Grantmaking at the Community Foundation
As a program officer at the Community Foundation, I am responsible for the arts and culture portfolio, which is one of our largest funding areas. In an effort to contribute...
Jun 29th 2016
In General
The HOPE Fund of the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan Awards $60,000 to Nonprofit LGBT Programs
DETROIT – The Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan recently approved $60,000 in grants to support LGBT-related programs through The HOPE Fund. Since 1994, The HOPE Fund has strengthened organizations serving LGBT...
Jun 22nd 2016
In Press Release