Your IRA Can Help you Achieve Your Charity Goals
While tax rules constantly change, a cash donation to the Community Foundation out of your IRA may be an appropriate tool to utilize in accomplishing your charitable planning objectives....
Sep 13th 2019
Immigrants and Refugees in Southeast Michigan: Information on a New Collaboration
Following a report finding issues pressing on the immigrant- and refugee-based programs in the region, the Community Foundation has partnered with other organizations to create the Southeast Michigan Immigrant and...
Sep 13th 2019
Engaging Partners for a Fair and Accurate 2020 Census count
The Community Foundation has announced nearly $1 million in grants to more than 30 organizations in our region that are working to promote and support a fair and accurate count...
Sep 13th 2019
Michigan Partners Commit $5 Million to Help Address Opioid Epidemic
The Michigan Opioid Partnership, a public-private collaborative including the State of Michigan and key philanthropic partners, is working to reduce opioid overdoses and deaths through prevention, treatment, harm reduction, and...
Sep 13th 2019
Getting Youth Active Again
Can you recall your favorite playground game as a child? There were so many that filled the day for me, especially during the summer months out on school break. You...
Sep 2nd 2019
Increasing Access to Legal Services for All
Access to legal services can often be a barrier for many low-income individuals and families to live successful lives. Several nonprofit organizations in our region are working hard to find...
Aug 16th 2019
2019 Detroit Journalism Engagement Fund Grantee Updates
Get the latest updates on our group of 2019 Detroit Journalism Engagement Fund grantees....
Aug 14th 2019
WDET and City Bureau’s citizen journalism program expanding in Detroit
To arm a diverse city with information, the Documenters program trains Detroit residents to attend public meetings, take notes and share them online....
Aug 14th 2019
Riverwise Storytelling Workshops develop Detroit’s storytelling community
Detroit’s creative community has gained a valuable resource in the Riverwise Storytelling Workshops, which focus on grooming storytellers within the city....
Aug 14th 2019
Wash and Learn program brings the library to Detroit laundromats
The Detroit Public Library, supported by a grant from the Community Foundation, is expanding its Wash and Learn program to bring the resources of a library to children who may...
Aug 7th 2019