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2023 Community Foundation Yearbook

Since the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan was established in 1984, we have always prioritized equity — whether it’s our support for early childhood education, creating accessible greenways and blueways,...

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Music can be a powerful tool for change, says flutist in revival of Malcolm X opera

Davóne Tines performs as Malcolm X in “X: The Life and Times of Malcolm X.” The Detroit Opera production was supported, in part, by a grant from the Community Foundation...

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Youth Advisory Committee engages young leaders after Oxford shooting

Howell High School mental health specialist Marissa Gawel advised members of the school’s Lighthouse group on their Youth Advisory Committee grant application. She cuddles the school’s therapy dog, Finn, next...

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Detroit tree canopy study has deep roots

The Genysis Fund for Environmental Integrity, established in 1988, was among four Community Foundation funds tapped to support a $100,000 grant to American Forests that will be used to analyze...

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Co-Ette Club creates sustainable future by establishing agency endowment fund

The Co-Ette Club – which was established in 1941 to nurture future generations of Black, female leaders and philanthropists – recently established an agency endowment fund at the Community Foundation...

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Q&A: Legal advisor Susan Strunk discusses next generation of giving

Susan Strunk, right, an attorney at Monaghan, P.C., networks with other young professional advisors during a meeting of the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan’s Legal Financial Network. Photo credit: Steve...

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New Economy Initiative scales model for inclusive small business growth

The New Economy Initiative’s support network helped spouses Hamissi Mamba, left, and Nadia Nijimbere navigate the small business startup process and access the tools and resources they needed to open...

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Increasing Opioid Use Disorder Treatment Options in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula

EDITOR’S NOTE: The X-waiver requirement, which is mentioned in this article, was eliminated in December 2022. Up-to-date information is available through SAMHSA and CA Bridge. The Community Foundation for Southeast...

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Mike Lay on giving back to his community

We sat down with Community Foundation of Livingston County board member Mike Lay to get his thoughts about serving on the board, giving back, favorite grants, and more. When Mike...

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Detroit River Story Lab program connects students to cultural, environmental heritage

Turn off your phone. Close your eyes.  Tune in to your senses. What do you hear? What do you feel?  Students aboard the two-masted schooner Inland Seas this summer shouted...

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