Whose News? Elevating the Voices of Detroiters in Detroit’s Story
Who reports the news? Who writes it? Who delivers it to the community? Who decides which stories to run? How do stories get to their intended audience? Whose stories are...
Dec 21st 2017
Russell G. Mawby Award
Congratulations to Joseph L. Hudson Jr., who received the Russell Mawby Award at the recent Governor’s Service Awards ceremony. Gov. Rick Snyder presented the state’s highest award for philanthropy to...
Sep 19th 2017
PACE Helps Seniors Stay Healthy and Eat Better
Access to nutritious food is important for all residents of Southeast Michigan, especially vulnerable populations like seniors and children. We launched Healthy Food Connect to make it easier for these...
Jan 7th 2017
Detroit Horse Power : A Catapult Story
As a teacher in Detroit, David Silver saw the need for safe and enriching after school activities that provide tangible life skills. Tapping into his background in riding and caring...
Jun 6th 2017
A Medical Solution to Food Insecurity in Monroe County
Eating well isn’t just a lifestyle choice: People who have dietary restrictions or experience food insecurity need fresh fruits and vegetables the way that people suffering from colds or infections...
Apr 4th 2017
Making Meals, and Memories, Across Generations
St. Patrick Senior Center has been serving Detroit’s seniors since 1973. It’s now the Detroit Area Agency on Aging’s largest congregate meal provider, which means it dishes out a lot...
Mar 1st 2017
Making It Easier for the Elderly to Eat Well
Jewish Family Services of Washtenaw County does a great service to its community by providing food suitable for those with religious dietary restrictions, but before their Healthy Food Connect grant,...
Apr 19th 2017
New Economy Initiative
Regional Economic Vitality A strong economy is vital to every successful community. We are becoming a destination for many newcomers including entrepreneurs, immigrants, and millennials. The Community Foundation’s focus on...
Jul 9th 2017
Grant to Eastern Market Provides Transportation for Seniors and Children
A Healthy Food Connect grant is allowing the Eastern Market to bring seniors and children to the market for education, nutrition, and fun! Healthy Food Connect seeks to improve...
Jun 6th 2017
Southwest Solutions
Regional Economic Vitality A strong economy is vital to every successful community. We are becoming a destination for many newcomers including entrepreneurs, immigrants, and millennials. The Community Foundation’s focus on...
Jul 9th 2017