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Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan
The Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan is strengthening the region's quality of life by:
The foundation is privileged to facilitate the philanthropic spirit in southeast Michigan. As stated in our mission, The Community Foundation exists in perpetuity to enhance the quality of life of the citizens of southeastern Michigan.
Web Address
www.cfsem.org
Social Media Links
Twitter - @cfsem
YouTube - www.youtube.com/channel/UCrhCRFjcPJUdnAm4ZXzSHxg
Facebook - www.facebook.com/cfsem
- Building community capital - for today and tomorrow
- Enhancing the region's quality of life
- Engaging people and organizations in philanthropy
- Convening, planning and working for positive change
- Supporting and launching new initiatives
The foundation is privileged to facilitate the philanthropic spirit in southeast Michigan. As stated in our mission, The Community Foundation exists in perpetuity to enhance the quality of life of the citizens of southeastern Michigan.
Web Address
www.cfsem.org
Social Media Links
Twitter - @cfsem
YouTube - www.youtube.com/channel/UCrhCRFjcPJUdnAm4ZXzSHxg
Facebook - www.facebook.com/cfsem
Recent News from Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan
Fund to give $322000 for local journalism engagement efforts
Foundation: Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan, Knight Foundation, Ford Foundation
Support comes from the Miami-based John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, the New York-based Ford Foundation and the Detroit-based Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan. The local foundation...more
Foundation: Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan, Knight Foundation, Ford Foundation
Support comes from the Miami-based John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, the New York-based Ford Foundation and the Detroit-based Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan. The local foundation...more
WDET Awarded $50000 by the Detroit Journalism Engagement Fund
Foundation: Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan
The Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan announced today that 13 organizations will receive $322,000 from the Detroit Journalism Engagement Fund to increase quality journalism and help better...more
Foundation: Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan
The Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan announced today that 13 organizations will receive $322,000 from the Detroit Journalism Engagement Fund to increase quality journalism and help better...more
Testing Ground: A Closer Look at a Big Push on Early Childhood in Detroit
Foundation: Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan, McGregor Fund
... Marjorie S. Fisher Foundation, the McGregor Fund, the Jewish Fund, the PNC Foundation, and the Community Foundation for Southeast...more
Foundation: Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan, McGregor Fund
... Marjorie S. Fisher Foundation, the McGregor Fund, the Jewish Fund, the PNC Foundation, and the Community Foundation for Southeast...more
Reflecting on 30-year career, Free Press reporter acknowledges role of philanthropy and ...
Foundation: Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan, Kresge Foundation, Skillman Foundation
The New Economy Initiative, launched in 2007, used philanthropic dollars to ... On the subject of philanthropy, Gallagher had this to say: “Leaders...more
Foundation: Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan, Kresge Foundation, Skillman Foundation
The New Economy Initiative, launched in 2007, used philanthropic dollars to ... On the subject of philanthropy, Gallagher had this to say: “Leaders...more
New University of Michigan museum leader wants 'dynamic and exciting place'
Foundation: Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan
The museum began offering free memberships in January through a grant from the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan. Offering memberships, Olsen said, gives members a sense that they are...more
Foundation: Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan
The museum began offering free memberships in January through a grant from the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan. Offering memberships, Olsen said, gives members a sense that they are...more
Oakland County community calendar
Foundation: Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan
State of Play-Southeast Michigan hosted by Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan and the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation for children's sports, is 8:30-11 a.m. Dec. 6 at Suburban Collection,...more
Foundation: Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan
State of Play-Southeast Michigan hosted by Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan and the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation for children's sports, is 8:30-11 a.m. Dec. 6 at Suburban Collection,...more
30 years covering Detroit: My take on the Motor City's comeback
Foundation: Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan, Kresge Foundation, Skillman Foundation
It's hard to imagine Detroit's nascent recovery without the dollars and leadership provided by philanthropic foundations. From the more than $300 million pumped into the “Grand Bargain” during...more
Foundation: Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan, Kresge Foundation, Skillman Foundation
It's hard to imagine Detroit's nascent recovery without the dollars and leadership provided by philanthropic foundations. From the more than $300 million pumped into the “Grand Bargain” during...more
Southeast Michigan State of Play
Foundation: Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan
It is a partnership of the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan, the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation, and the Aspen Institute Sports &...more
Foundation: Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan
It is a partnership of the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan, the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation, and the Aspen Institute Sports &...more
Suburban poverty is on the rise in metro Detroit
Foundation: Charles Stewart Mott Foundation, Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan, Kresge Foundation, Kellogg Foundation
About half as many are working regionally, including the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan, Fred A. and Barbara M. Erb...more
Foundation: Charles Stewart Mott Foundation, Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan, Kresge Foundation, Kellogg Foundation
About half as many are working regionally, including the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan, Fred A. and Barbara M. Erb...more
South Oakland Shelter acquires HandUp crowdfunding platform
Foundation: Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan, McGregor Fund
Last year, SOS secured $100,000 in grants from the McGregor Fund and Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan to launch the...more
Foundation: Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan, McGregor Fund
Last year, SOS secured $100,000 in grants from the McGregor Fund and Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan to launch the...more
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