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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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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 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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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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Cairns Center reopens under new partnership
Posted September 26, 2022
Mount Clemens-Clinton-Harrison Journal | Published September 21, 2022
The Cairns Community Center in northeast Mount Clemens has reopened under a new operating partnership between Advancing Macomb and TCB Youth Mentoring.
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Video: Cairns Community Center reopens after closing in 2019
Posted September 16, 2022
Fox2 News Detroit story video - "Advancing Macomb, a 501c3 that convenes resources to solve community challenges has secured funding to support programming at the Cairns Community Center in Mount Clemens, officially allowing the center to reopen. Because of the funding secured by Advancing Macomb, the City of Mount Clemens was able to contract with TCB Youth Mentoring, a nonprofit youth organization dedicated to assisting at-risk youth, as the new operating partner. Advancing Macomb provides back-office support for the center..."
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Nonprofit Spotlight: The Arc Of Macomb County
Posted August 31, 2022
Advancing Macomb works to shine the spotlight on Macomb County-based nonprofit organizations. In this edition, we welcome Lauren Christilaw, development specialist for The Arc of Macomb County.
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