Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan

Since 1984, the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan has worked to improve our community and make our region a place where everyone can thrive. Thanks to to the generosity and dedication of donors and leaders like you, we’ve granted $1.4 billion in the form of 91,000 grants to thousands of nonprofits working to build a stronger and more equitable southeast Michigan. We believe in the power of community collaboration and will continue to live our values as we have over our forty-year history. Learn more about these milestones in our full 2024 Annual Report: https://lnkd.in/ggvvQMzN

As a startup entrepreneur and leader in alternative energy, Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan Trustee Maria Thompson has a lifelong passion for innovation. Inspired by this passion, Maria joined the Board of Trustees to further the Community Foundation’s commitment to creatively addressing community problems and creating opportunities to improve life in southeast Michigan. Describing diversity as a ‘superpower,’ Maria is also motivated to help underrepresented minorities and people from less-privileged backgrounds succeed. As we reflect on our year, Maria discusses how these values show up in her current work, her involvement in the Community Foundation and her hopes for the Community Foundation and our region. Get to know more about Maria and her commitment to southeast Michigan: https://lnkd.in/ggvvQMzN

Endowments provide financial stability during times of uncertainty, and are instrumental in addressing the needs of today while preparing for the challenges of tomorrow. At the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan, our endowments help amplify our impact and help prepare our communities for the challenges that could face us tomorrow. Through this, we can achieve a lasting impact on education, health, economic mobility and environmental sustainability to create an equitable southeast Michigan where everyone thrives. Learn more about how we can come together to build a thriving community for generations to come: https://lnkd.in/g7V65sKx #SoutheastMichigan #CommunityFoundation #GiveLocal

This Veteran's Day we want to bring attention to the disproportionate incarceration rates that veterans face in this country. Many veterans face unique challenges and may struggle with mental health issues, trauma, and the transition back to civilian life.   At #MJF we believe in supporting veterans and all who are impacted by incarceration through community-based solutions that are trauma-informed, restorative, and targeted to end cycles of arrest and incarceration.   Read a recent report from Council on Criminal Justice to learn more about the intersections between military service and incarceration: https://lnkd.in/gAzmWRDk     #VeteransDay #Incarceration #MichiganJusticeFund #CommunityCare

We’ve spent decades working side-by-side with donors, nonprofits, and community partners to make a lasting difference. Executive Assistant & Office Manager, Veronica Blair, who’s been part of our journey since 1996, shares her insights on how she has seen generosity transforms communities and sustains positive change. Join us in shaping a stronger, more resilient southeast Michigan for generations to come. Read more about Veronica’s reflections and the impact of the Now and Forever Fund https://lnkd.in/g7QFCB4M

In this year’s annual report letter, Chair David Provost and President and CEO Ric DeVore reflect on 40 years of the Community Foundation’s history, and what it was like to create a 10-year strategic vision that builds on our first president’s rich legacy. Because of our leadership, the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan has been a trusted source of support for our region for decades. And thanks to our funders and generous donors, we’re able to continue this work in perpetuity. As we look toward a new year under new leadership, with Chief Operating Officer Nicole Sherard-Freeman taking over as our Community Foundation’s third president, we are proud to continue our work to make southeast Michigan a place where everyone thrives, now and forever. Read the letter and learn more about our leadership: https://bit.ly/3C3HuT0

As we begin November, we look at an incredible October we had here at the Community Foundation. We explored ways to support nonprofits in uncertain political climates. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/gmT6Whwm We celebrated the exemplary leadership and contributions to philanthropy of JoAnn Chávez. Read her story: https://lnkd.in/gpTT8CVD Exhale – The Family Caregiver Initiative, launched new programs to support caregivers of older adults with essential respite services. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gqUjqUKq CFSEM staff gave back to the community through a volunteer day at the Detroit Zoological Society! As we look ahead to the end of year giving season, we cannot wait to share our new projects and initiatives that are helping to improve our community and the people within. Stay in touch by signing up for our newsletter: https://lnkd.in/e25yqSq

Our 2024 Annual Report is now live! As the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan celebrates 40 years, this report showcases stories and data that highlight our impact in southeast Michigan. In 2023 alone, we distributed over $120 million, made via 5,000 grants to support economic development, health and human services, children and youth, and much more. This year, the Community Foundation has embarked on a ten year vision, Thriving Together, to reaffirm our commitment to our communities, meet evolving needs, align with advances in technology, and integrate diversity, equity and inclusion into all of our work. Explore the report and learn how you can join our mission to build a southeast Michigan where everyone can thrive: https://bit.ly/40r2xcg

Our Donor Advised Funds are a simple, tax-efficient, and philanthropic way of engaging with southeast Michigan’s most important local causes. Whether you want to support your community's local organizations or make a broader impact in southeast Michigan, we can help you guide your impact in creating a personalized giving plan that fits your needs. Learn more about how partnering with us can benefit you and many local causes to achieve real change in Michigan: https://lnkd.in/ek7pUPA #Philanthropy #CFSEM #CharitableGiving

Long term investments can provide necessary support at the most crucial or urgent moments in our community. When you support an endowment your generosity stays in your community, to provide long term financial stability and ensure work can continue even in difficult times or emergencies. Join us in making a meaningful impact on the lives of everyone around us. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gupRscBb How have you seen endowment support your favorite nonprofit or cause? Let us know in the comments below! #GiveLocal #CommunityFoundation #SoutheastMichigan #CommunityImpact #ThrivingTogether