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Advancing Macomb Community Engagement Summit – Love Where You Live
April 28th, 2023 | 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Macomb Community College, South Campus, K Building
14500 Twelve Mile Rd
Warren MI, 48088
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Blog Post
Now Is the Time To Make Change in Macomb County
Posted March 15, 2023
We have a window of opportunity right now.
Last month, I had the honor of presenting to the Macomb County Board of Commissioners, requesting that a portion of Macomb County’s American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds be allocated to Advancing Macomb to support nonprofit organizations throughout Macomb County.
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In the News
Advancing Macomb in Mt. Clemens Names Six New Board Members
Posted February 21, 2023
DBusiness, February 20, 2023 - Advancing Macomb...announced six new members to its board of directors. The new board members are Megan McCandlish, John McGrath, Jonathon O’Hara, Max Schuster, Jeff Simek, and Ellen Wood.
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MI Nonprofit Relief Fund – Intent to Apply Phase Open
Posted February 21, 2023
February 2023 - Michigan Nonprofits struggling with the hardships of the COVID-19 pandemic can now take the first step to receive funding from the $35 Million MI Nonprofit Relief Fund. The Michigan Nonprofit Association along with the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO), officially opened the "intent to apply" phase for the relief fund.
Nonprofits interested in applying for grants should fill out the intent to apply form at MINonprofitRelief.org. Nonprofits do NOT have to be members of MNA to apply for/receive grant funding.
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United Way Announces 2023 Racial Equity Fund Committing $1M to Community
Posted February 6, 2023
United Way for Southeastern Michigan, has announced the year two recipients of $1 million in grant funding.
Macomb County Ministerial Alliance is partnering with Advancing Macomb Foundation on a county-wide research analysis that provides context to past and present racial inequities in Macomb County, particularly regarding housing, education, and employment, to guide future decision-making regarding equitable support for community development projects and programs.
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Advancing Macomb names six new members to its board of directors
Posted February 3, 2023
Macomb Daily - Advancing Macomb’s board of directors has six new members supporting the nonprofit’s mission to solve community challenges and enrich the lives of Macomb County residents.
The new members are Megan McCandlish, John McGrath, Jonathon O’Hara, Max Schuster, Jeff Simek, and Ellen Wood.
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Press Release
Advancing Macomb Names Six New Members to Board of Directors
Posted February 3, 2023
Advancing Macomb welcomes six new members to its board of directors.
The new board members are Megan McCandlish, John McGrath, Jonathon O’Hara, Max Schuster, Jeff Simek and Ellen Wood. They will each serve a three-year term in support of the board’s mission to provide thoughtful civic leadership to Macomb County, empower community development and provide a deeper connection to the region.
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Growing Our Impact and Reach
Posted January 23, 2023
It's hard to believe we're nearing the end of January already! This is an inspiring time for all of us at Advancing Macomb as we continue the great work of last year and embark on new initiatives in support of our 2023 priorities - to improve the quality of life and economic vitality in Macomb County, to advocate for solutions to community challenges, and to ignite a culture of philanthropy in Macomb County.
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In the News
Working remotely: What began as a necessity has become the norm
Posted January 9, 2023
“We had a private office and that’s a big overhead,” said Diane Banks, executive director of the Mount Clemens-based Advancing Macomb, a nonprofit that works to bring about collaborative initiatives that provide sustainable solutions for communities. Prior to the pandemic, Banks was already working remotely one day a week. “When the pandemic hit in March of 2020 my two staff people went fully remote.”
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Advancing Macomb snares grant to help lower the cost of local recreational programs
Posted December 22, 2022
Nonprofit organization Advancing Macomb has been awarded a $50,000 grant to support its Breaking Barriers to Play initiative.
Breaking Barriers to Play was developed to lower the cost of recreation programming that is community and family centered. The program is a public-private, cost-sharing partnership that allows youth to participate in programming in their own communities at little to no cost.
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