Advancing Macomb’s mission is to strengthen Macomb County, Michigan, by connecting community challenges with high-impact solutions. We achieve this by cementing partnerships between the nonprofit, public and private sectors, identifying and attracting resources to fund major projects and programs, and bringing increased visibility to Macomb County.

Nonprofit Sector Support

We work alongside Macomb County nonprofit organizations to provide them with knowledge and skill-building opportunities, platforms to connect with each other and support to be more impactful in their communities.

Community Development

Through partnerships between the public and private sectors, we activate community-based projects to improve the quality of life for residents in Macomb County.

Collaborative Partnerships

In all of our work, we partner with local businesses, nonprofits, government entities and community groups in order to pool resources, share expertise and address common challenges to achieve greater impact.

Signature Events

Our annual Community Engagement Summit and Summer Soirée allow stakeholders to engage more fully with Advancing Macomb's leadership and with the leadership of nonprofit organizations and Macomb County communities.

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Macomb County partnership with Advancing Macomb bolsters local nonprofit organizations

Momentum, October 2024 - In June 2024, it was announced that MCPED (Macomb County Planning and Economic Development) had partnered with Advancing Macomb, a 501c3 that convenes resources to solve community challenges and enrich the lives of Macomb County residents, to provide resource navigation and technical assistance for local nonprofit organizations. Through the agreement, Advancing Macomb will serve as a bridge, connecting 501c3 charitable organizations in Macomb County with a wide range of local, regional, and statewide programs and services.

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Nonprofit Spotlight: Dutton Farm

Through the Nonprofit Spotlight series, Advancing Macomb highlights the work of a Macomb County-based nonprofit. This month, we feature Dutton Farm. In 2010, Michelle and Jim Smither and their daughter Jenny Brown started Dutton Farm to create opportunities for people with developmental disabilities. They were inspired by their daughter and sister, Rebecca "Becca." Today, Dutton Farm serves over 150 individuals through two locations in Rochester and Sterling Heights and has become a light of hope for those they serve.

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