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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.
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www.cfsem.org
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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
Community Foundation Update (09/30/17)
Foundation: Boston Foundation, Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan, Community Foundation of the Lowcountry, Foundation for the Carolinas, New Hampshire Charitable Foundation, South Dakota Community Foundation, Cleveland Foundation, Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham, Vermont Community Foundation
Alabama. The Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham has announced six grants totaling more than $20,000 from its LGBTQ Fund. After...more
Foundation: Boston Foundation, Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan, Community Foundation of the Lowcountry, Foundation for the Carolinas, New Hampshire Charitable Foundation, South Dakota Community Foundation, Cleveland Foundation, Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham, Vermont Community Foundation
Alabama. The Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham has announced six grants totaling more than $20,000 from its LGBTQ Fund. After...more
On the Table initiative will get the conversation started Oct. 4
Foundation: Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan, Knight Foundation
A series of small conversations can lead to big change. That's the theory behind βOn the Table,β an effort spearheaded by the Community...more
Foundation: Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan, Knight Foundation
A series of small conversations can lead to big change. That's the theory behind βOn the Table,β an effort spearheaded by the Community...more
Help Those Affected By Hurricanes
Foundation: Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan, Greater Houston Community Foundation, Greater New Orleans Foundation
The 2017 hurricane season has produced numerous record-breaking hurricanes affecting large portions of the southeastern United States, Gulf...more
Foundation: Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan, Greater Houston Community Foundation, Greater New Orleans Foundation
The 2017 hurricane season has produced numerous record-breaking hurricanes affecting large portions of the southeastern United States, Gulf...more
On the Table conversations to focus on metro Detroit's youth
Foundation: Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan, Chicago Community Trust
"What we hope is that good ideas actually get tried," Community Foundation President Mariam Noland said. "Some of these will be things...more
Foundation: Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan, Chicago Community Trust
"What we hope is that good ideas actually get tried," Community Foundation President Mariam Noland said. "Some of these will be things...more
StoryCorps Detroit Podcast: House, Techno, Raves and Voguing
Foundation: Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan, Kresge Foundation
... Cultural Affairs, National Endowment for the Arts, The Kresge Foundation, Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan and our series...more
Foundation: Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan, Kresge Foundation
... Cultural Affairs, National Endowment for the Arts, The Kresge Foundation, Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan and our series...more
Community Foundation Update (7/22/17)
Foundation: Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan, Community Foundation for Southern Arizona, Essex County Community Foundation, Hartford Foundation for Public Giving, Foundation for Appalachian Ohio, Greater Cincinnati Foundation, Philadelphia Foundation
The Tucson-based Community Foundation for Southern Arizona and the David and Lura Lovell Foundation have announced grants of almost...more
Foundation: Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan, Community Foundation for Southern Arizona, Essex County Community Foundation, Hartford Foundation for Public Giving, Foundation for Appalachian Ohio, Greater Cincinnati Foundation, Philadelphia Foundation
The Tucson-based Community Foundation for Southern Arizona and the David and Lura Lovell Foundation have announced grants of almost...more
Lower Rouge Trail awarded community grant
Foundation: Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan
The Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan is a full-service philanthropic organization leading the way to positive change in our...more
Foundation: Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan
The Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan is a full-service philanthropic organization leading the way to positive change in our...more
Honoring Regional Leaders with Nonprofit Leadership and Program Excellence Awards
Foundation: Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan
DETROIT, Mich., July 10, 2017 β The Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan announced that Rick Sperling was selected as the recipient...more
Foundation: Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan
DETROIT, Mich., July 10, 2017 β The Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan announced that Rick Sperling was selected as the recipient...more
For healthy kids and futures, we need more play
Foundation: Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan
Mariam Noland is president & CEO of the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan. Tom Farrey is executive director of the Aspen...more
Foundation: Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan
Mariam Noland is president & CEO of the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan. Tom Farrey is executive director of the Aspen...more
City to celebrate Knox splash pad opening
Foundation: Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan
... was initially announced last fall with a $50,000 donation from the Stebbins Family Fund of the Community Foundation for Southeast...more
Foundation: Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan
... was initially announced last fall with a $50,000 donation from the Stebbins Family Fund of the Community Foundation for Southeast...more
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