STORIES


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

Rural philanthropy fellows help Community Foundation develop strategy, capacity

The Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan has partnered with the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation on its Rural Philanthropy Fellows program, a $2.9 million investment by Wilson to strengthen the...

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Thriving communities take teamwork, says Trustee Stacy Ziarko

Connect Macomb's Stacy Ziarko on economic opportunity, breaking down barriers in Macomb County, and what drives her work as a Community Foundation trustee....

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Detroit Regional Workforce Partnership joins forces with Detroit Regional Partnership to strengthen talent ecosystem

The Detroit Regional Workforce Partnership moves from CFSEM to the Detroit Regional Partnership, positioning the initiative for greater economic impact in the region....

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Collaboration is key to building a stronger, healthier region

CFSEM's Conversation Series examines healthcare economics, equitable access, and the power of cross-sector partnerships to build a healthier southeast Michigan....

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Legacy Lives Here: Lake Orion couple entrusts Community Foundation with philanthropic dreams

The Suzanne L. and Raymond Baber Jr. Fund represents one of the most complete philanthropic journeys in the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan’s history — a 22-year arc that began...

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Active Kids & Healthy Communities: Five Questions with Project Play Partner NW Goldberg Cares

Children thrive when they have healthy, active and fun lifestyles. We spoke to Jordan Yagiela, Director of Programming with Project Play Partner NW Goldberg Cares, about how youth sports change...

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