NEWS & PRESS


Michigan’s economy includes returning citizens Crain's Detroit Business

This op-ed originally appeared in Crain’s Detroit Business. Between 2 million and 3 million people in Michigan have a criminal conviction. More than 8,000 come home from prison each year...

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Nearly $2 Million in Grants Awarded from Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Legacy Funds at the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan 

Over 385 Grants Totaling Nearly $9.5 Million Awarded Since Inception of Funds in 2016  The Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan and Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation announced nearly $2 million...

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Six local journalism projects receive over $200,000 in grants from the Community Foundation’s Detroit Journalism Engagement Fund

Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan, John S. and James L. Knight Foundation and the Ford Foundation have given $1.3 million to journalism projects in southeast Michigan. The Community Foundation for...

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Freep Film Festival to screen Detroit bankruptcy doc that features former Community Foundation president

The Freep Film Festival will screen the documentary “Gradually, Then Suddenly: The Bankruptcy of Detroit” on Wednesday. The film uses re-enactments, archival footage, and contemporary interviews – including with former...

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Video: Community Foundation President Ric DeVore discusses $14 million in grants on WXYZ-TV Channel 7

This story originally aired on WXYZ-TV Channel 7. Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan President Richard (Ric) L. DeVore discussed $14 million in grants during a recent 7 UpFront segment on...

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Great Lakes Way to receive $250,000 grant from DTE Energy Foundation for Earth Day

This story was originally published by Crain’s Detroit Business. A subscription is required. The Great Lakes Way, an initiative of the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan, will receive a $250,000...

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Community Foundation Announces More Than $14 Million in Funding in Southeast Michigan

The Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan announced funding totaling more than $14 million during the first quarter. The grants will support organizations primarily in southeast Michigan that focus on arts...

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Support Charities and Create a Lifelong Stream of Income with a Charitable Gift Annuity

If you want to donate to charity but are concerned about how it might affect your income in later years, you may want to consider setting up a charitable gift...

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Community Foundation Names Ric DeVore New President

The Community Foundation recently announced that Richard (Ric) L. DeVore will be the next president, effective April 1, 2022. He succeeds Mariam Noland, who announced her plans to retire last...

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Spring 2022 Message from the President

This story was originally published in our Spring 2022 REPORT Newsletter. It is hard to believe that the first quarter of 2022 is nearly over and spring is upon us....

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