STORIES


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

Thanking Our Region’s Nonprofit Organizations

Throughout this year, we have consistently turned to our local nonprofit organizations for support and assistance. Whether it was for food, shelter, medical testing, business support, or even inspiration and...

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2020 Winter REPORT

We don’t always get to see the immediate impact of our work, but this year was different. Together, we moved quickly to make impactful change, while at the same time...

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Michigan Justice Fund Will Address Disparities in the Criminal Justice System

Across the country, amid protests against police violence and vehement calls for social justice, Americans are engaging in conversations about how and where racial inequities are harming — and have...

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Adapting Our Grantmaking Guidelines During COVID-19

We’ve changed our grant­making guidelines to work better with our nonprofit partners and meet the needs of the communities we serve....

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COVID-19 Relief and Resilience Grants Support Arts Organizations

This summer, the Community Foundation, in partnership with regional arts alliance CultureSource, announced $500,000 in relief and innovation funding for nonprofit arts and culture organizations....

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Michigan Opioid Partnership Receives Funding to Increase Statewide Treatment

In Michigan, about five people die every day due to an opioid overdose. During the coronavirus crisis, those numbers have been increasing. Recent Michigan data and national media coverage suggest...

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Oudolf Garden Secures $2 Million in Endowment Fund

The project, which will include the installation of 26,000 plants and 48,000 bulbs, has raised over $2 million for its agency endowment fund....

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Wrapping Up the U.S. Census: Another Phase of Work Begins

Now that the data collection phase is over, the U.S. Census Bureau’s work is — in many ways — just beginning....

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Detroit Equity Action Lab’s Race and Justice Reporting Initiative Provides Outlets and Mentorship for Journalists of Color

No matter where they work, good journalists aim to deliver fact-based, unbiased stories about the communities they serve. But despite the industry’s efforts, journalism has a glaring bias of its...

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Journalism Grants Bring Diverse Voices and Storytelling to Detroit and Southeast Michigan

Updates from the 2020 Detroit Journalism Engagement Fund Grantees The Detroit Journalism Engagement Fund is increasing the quality, outcomes and reach of journalism in the region, with an emphasis on...

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