STORIES


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

Honoring JoAnn Chávez: A Beacon of Leadership and Philanthropy

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan as we honor JoAnn Chávez, a trailblazing corporate leader and advocate for the Hispanic community. Learn about her inspiring...

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Activism Meets Philanthropy

LGBTQ+ activist Schuett transformed personal hardship into a lifelong mission of advocacy and philanthropy. Her partnership with the Community Foundation continues to inspire lasting change, building a stronger, more inclusive...

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2024 grants announced by the Community Foundation for Livingston County 

The Community Foundation for Livingston County is pleased to have awarded $25,000 in grants to three Livingston County nonprofit organizations...

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Southwest Detroit Business Association: Building A Legacy of Community and Growth

Whether through the artistic nurturing provided by COMPÁS or the economic empowerment of local businesses, the Southwest Detroit Business Association is actively laying the foundation for a future filled with...

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Southwest Detroit Business Association: Construyendo un Legado de Comunidad y Crecimiento

Ya sea a través del fomento artístico proporcionado por COMPÁS o del empoderamiento económico de los negocios locales, la SDBA está activamente sentando las bases para un futuro lleno de...

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Q&A: Sticking with philanthropy is ‘worth the effort’ says trustee emeritus Jim Nicholson

For the past 30 years, James B. (Jim) Nicholson has served the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan with a steady voice and a generous spirit, through good and challenging times. ...

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Supporting democracy requires us to step up 

Democracy is not a spectator sport. It gives us the opportunity to shape our communities, but to do so, it requires us to be well informed and fully engaged in...

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Coldwater Kitchen: A Culinary Approach to Prison Reform and Advocacy

This story is featured in the Michigan Justice Fund’s 2023 Annual Report.  The criminal legal system – which touches one out of three Americans – can be shifted by reforming...

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Strengthening the Workforce: Michigan Works! Initiative to Support Returning Citizens

This story is featured in the Michigan Justice Fund’s 2023 Annual Report.    Headquartered in Lansing, Michigan Works! is deeply integrated into local communities through offices and physical service centers...

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Reentry Through Relationships: How A Brighter Way Empowers Justice-Involved Individuals in Washtenaw County

This story is featured in the Michigan Justice Fund’s 2023 Annual Report.    Fueled by personal experiences and a deep knowledge of the challenges of reentry, the founders developed programs...

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