STORIES


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

Pontiac Funders Collaborative Strengthens Support for Local Capacity-Building and More

This story was originally posted in the Spring 2021 REPORT Newsletter. In January 2021, the Pontiac Funders Collaborative and the Community Foundation announced seven grants designed to support economic growth...

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New Children’s Book Reminds Readers That African-American History-Makers Were Kids Once, Too

This story was originally published in the Spring 2021 REPORT Newsletter. In February 2017, Rochelle Riley, former Detroit Free Press columnist and current director of arts and culture for the...

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Michigan Opioid Partnership Expands Funding and Outreach With Recent Collaborations

This story was originally posted in the Spring 2021 REPORT Newsletter. Even amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, the nation’s overdose epidemic continues to be a leading cause of death for Americans....

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Advancing Racial Justice Projects Through Youth Development and Community Journalism

This story was originally published in our Spring 2021 REPORT Newsletter. Over the course of the events last summer, we witnessed a strong rallying cry for racial justice throughout the country....

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Spring 2021 REPORT

As we reflect now on all that’s changed since last March, not only due to COVID, but also to the resounding demands for racial justice last summer, we are immensely...

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Expanding Opportunities for Journalists of Color and Strengthening the Diversity of Local Newsrooms

This story was originally published in our Spring 2021 REPORT Newsletter. The Community Foundation has continued to support innovative projects designed to advance racial equity, especially for young students, over...

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Promoting the Well-Being of Older Adults and Caregivers

This story was originally published in our Spring 2021 REPORT Newsletter. As we have collectively learned more about the COVID-19 pandemic, it remains clear that the dangers of the coronavirus...

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Creating Opportunities for the Arts to Flourish

This story was originally published in our Spring 2021 REPORT. Arts organizations and those employed in the arts have been particularly impacted by the economic strain of the coronavirus pandemic....

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