STORIES


Stories of growth, stories of impact, stories from our community.

A Journey of a Thriving Community and Making Change Together

Over the years, I’ve seen how our donors’ generosity has turned into tangible outcomes for our communities. From supporting local arts to addressing urgent needs in healthcare and education, the...

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Leading Change

The Community Foundation recently made a $75,000 grant from its Community Health Endowment Fund to help organizations raise awareness among older adults about the resources and services available to help...

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Operational Excellence

Alternatives For Girls — a Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan endowed fund partner — empowers homeless and at-risk young women by providing critical interventions....

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Q&A: Trustee Maria Thompson says innovation, DEI help our region thrive 

Maria Thompson is an optimistic leader who brings the perspectives of both a scrappy startup entrepreneur and an alternative energy innovator to the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan’s Board of...

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Trust and Integrity

Throughout his lifetime, Simmons worked with his estate planning attorney to ensure that his charitable giving would continue after his passing. He named the Community Foundation as a charitable beneficiary...

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Diversity, Equity, Inclusion

The Community Foundation has a long history of supporting human services organizations like Freedom House Detroit, which has received grants related to its LGBTQ+ community-building, general operations and workforce readiness...

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Innovation

During 2023, the New Economy Initiative assisted 4,739 companies and made $5.5 million in grants to 39 grantee partners, including Centrepolis....

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Message from President and Chair

During times of change and uncertainty, it’s comforting to know there are some things you can depend on.  Since 1984, the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan has been a trusted...

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In General

Honoring JoAnn Chávez: A Beacon of Leadership and Philanthropy

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan as we honor JoAnn Chávez, a trailblazing corporate leader and advocate for the Hispanic community. Learn about her inspiring...

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