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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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2022: Advancing Macomb’s Year in Review
Posted December 20, 2022
It's hard to believe 2022 is almost over. Before it ends, I'd like to take a look back on all that we have accomplished and acknowledge the critical role that our many partners have played in pushing us forward.
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Advancing Macomb Nonprofit Roundtable Helps Nonprofit Leaders Navigate a Maze of Unknowns
Posted December 16, 2022
It’s been said that innovation is born during a crisis.
The role of Advancing Macomb in supporting nonprofit organizations in Macomb County became even more critical during the pandemic. More than ever, nonprofit leaders needed resources and tools to help them survive this challenging time.
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Advancing Macomb’s Breaking Barriers to Play program receives Davidson Grant
Posted December 12, 2022
Project Play: Southeast Michigan, an initiative of the Community Foundation, partnered with the William Davidson Foundation in issuing $1 million in 18 one-time grants to local youth sports organizations to celebrate what would have been Mr. Davidson's 100th birthday. Advancing Macomb's Breaking Barriers to Play program is one of those grant recipients.
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Diane Banks named to Crain’s 2022 Notable Women in Nonprofits
Posted December 5, 2022
Strengthening Macomb County by connecting community challenges with high-impact solutions is the mission of Diane Banks’ organization. In less than three years with the nonprofit, Banks has attracted more than $1 million in direct community investments in the county, increased the organization’s visibility and strengthened regional partnerships.
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Give Where You Live This GivingTuesday
Posted November 29, 2022
Today is GivingTuesday, a global day created to inspire generosity and philanthropy.
On this day, many of us are overwhelmed with email and social media charitable giving requests, challenging us with making decisions about where to donate and where we can make the greatest impact.
Advancing Macomb can help.
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Nonprofit Spotlight: LK St. Clair Soccer
Posted November 15, 2022
Advancing Macomb works to shine the spotlight on Macomb County-based nonprofit organizations. In this edition, we welcome Zuhair Issa, Co-Founder and Director of Community Affairs of LK St. Clair Soccer.
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Mount Clemens mayor highlights recreation at State of the City
Posted November 10, 2022
Mount Clemens-Clinton-Harrison Journal | Published November 9, 2022 - MOUNT CLEMENS — Changes to recreation programs in Mount Clemens held top billing as Mayor Laura Kropp delivered her 2022 State of the City address at the Cairns Community Center on Oct. 14...
Another organization that contributed to the redevelopment of the recreation program was Advancing Macomb, which worked with the city and TCB to provide funding for programs, equipment and facilities.
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Collaboration Solves a Community Challenge
Posted November 3, 2022
Providing kids a safe place to grow and play is vital for the health of our communities. When Advancing Macomb learned that an important community center in Mount Clemens had closed because of lack of funding, we went to work.
The Cairns Community Center fills an essential gap in the Mount Clemens community as continued disinvestment and shrinking tax bases forced the city to cut back on recreational programming. These cuts put youth sports and recreational activities out of reach for many families.
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