STORIES


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

Healing curriculum reconnects urban Native youth with culture

Urban Native youth in Detroit and southeast Michigan are at particular risk for negative mental health and academic outcomes, in part because they are cut off from the cultural support...

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DMC Foundation transition boosts Community Foundation commitment to health 

The DMC Foundation reached the end of its 10-year term as a supporting organization on Dec. 31, 2023. It was then dissolved, and its assets were distributed to the Community...

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Community Foundation, partners strengthen regional food security

Despite soaring food insecurity over the past few years, which has persisted into 2024, a future when our food system is equitable, sustainable and able to meet southeast Michigan’s needs...

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Spring 2024 News Briefs

News and stories of permanent, positive change in southeast Michigan....

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Celebrating Women’s History Month: Honoring Women’s Impact in Philanthropy

As Women’s History Month begins, it’s a fitting time to reflect on the remarkable contributions of women in shaping our communities through philanthropy. At the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan,...

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Sustaining Medication for Opioid Use Disorder Programs in the Emergency Department: Two Case Studies

Emergency departments (ED) are critical access points for identifying and starting care for people with opioid use disorder (OUD). As such, the Emergency Department Medication for Opioid Use Disorder (ED...

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Nature Preserve Restoration & Trail Improvement Grant Made for Livingston Land Conservancy

Newly awarded grant funding from the Community Foundation for Livingston County, an affiliate of the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan, will support restoration work and trail improvements at The Livingston...

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Embracing Dr. King’s Legacy: Neighborhood Defender Service Detroit’s Journey Towards Justice 

As we reflect on the profound impact of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., we find inspiration in the dedicated individuals and organizations that continue his legacy of justice, equality, and...

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