LGBTQ+ Inclusion Under the Law: Still a Work in Progress
“We’ve seen tremendous progress in so many ways,” Jay said. But there is also much work to do to make sure LGBTQ+ citizens are included and protected, particularly around trans...
Dec 20th 2019
LGBTQ+ Organizations Connect With New Populations with HOPE Fund grants
Today, the fund continues to assist organizations both new and old, large and small, in their efforts to serve and connect with new audiences....
Dec 20th 2019
2019: A Community Foundation Year in Review
As 2019 winds down, the Community Foundation would like to thank the donors, grantees, and volunteers that helped make a permanent, positive impact on our region this year....
Dec 6th 2019
Polly Luo’s Story: How a Scholarship Can Make an Impact
Like in Polly Luo's case, a scholarship from the Community Foundation can lead to a promising education, career, and beyond....
Dec 2nd 2019
2019 Winter REPORT
In the latest issue of the Report, we share stories about how we’re working to ensure a promising outlook for each of the seven counties we serve, while also highlighting...
Dec 2nd 2019
Two New Books Showcase Southeast Michigan as the Freshwater Capital of the World
In two new Community Foundation-supported books, authors Dave Dempsey and John Hartig explain how residents of southeast Michigan can learn from a history where the Great Lakes were filled with...
Nov 25th 2019
Census Grantees Expand Outreach in Key Undercounted Communities
Over the past year, through the Southeast Michigan Counts campaign, the Community Foundation has worked to promote and prepare for one of the most complex and critical projects impacting our...
Nov 25th 2019
Accelerating Giving and Advancing Family Literacy
The Rex Family Fund for Literacy will allow the Community Foundation for Livingston County to support innovative programs that build literacy skills for young children and their families....
Nov 22nd 2019
Eugene Howe: A One-Of-A-Kind Philanthropist
Neighbors could often find him, with his wiry frame and scraggly beard, at local soup kitchens, churches, and shelters, taking math lessons and playing pool. Surprisingly, one could also find...
Nov 22nd 2019
Supporting Women in Southeast Michigan
Michigan United — a group that focuses on social, racial, and economic justice — came to the Community Foundation with a goal: to expand an existing program to help immigrant...
Nov 22nd 2019