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Cascade in the Shade Grand Opening
Posted August 30, 2022
The August 19, 2022 grand opening of Cascade in the Shade, an artistic community play fountain at Shadyside Park in Mount Clemens, saw sunny skies and eager children.
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Advancing Macomb Announces Reopening of Cairns Community Center
Posted August 29, 2022
Advancing Macomb Secures Funding for Programming, TCB Youth Mentoring Named Operating Partner.
Advancing Macomb, a 501c3 that convenes resources to solve community challenges and enrich the lives of Macomb County residents, has secured funding to reopen the Cairns Community Center in Mount Clemens.
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Survey says Macomb County missing out on non-profit dollars
Posted July 11, 2022
Macomb Daily, June 11, 2022 - “The state of philanthropic investment in Macomb County is not on par with other regions, and these disparities can have a significant impact on the quality of life for our residents,” said Banks. “The Advancing Macomb Board of Directors sees a real opportunity here to mobilize philanthropic investment in our county and to drive transformative change.”
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Community Leaders Gather at Jimmy John’s Field for Advancing Macomb’s Sixth Annual Summer Soirée
Posted July 6, 2022
Business, government and nonprofit leaders gathered at Jimmy John’s Field on Tuesday, June 14, 2022 for Advancing Macomb’s sixth annual Summer Soirée event. Titled “Field of Dreams,” the evening featured networking, a strolling dinner and an opportunity to learn about Advancing Macomb’s bold vision for the future. This is the first year the event was held at Jimmy John’s Field – a move that symbolizes the recent growth and progress of Advancing Macomb.
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Advancing Macomb Hosts Sixth Annual Summer Soirée
Posted June 2, 2022
The Summer Soirée event supports the work of Advancing Macomb. Attendees will learn about the organization’s vision while networking with Macomb County business, government and nonprofit leaders. Dinner and cocktails are included.
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New Community Health Impact awards champion locally-led initiatives
Posted May 16, 2022
Advancing Macomb receives grant from the Michigan Health Endowment Fund for Breaking Barriers to Play.
The Health Fund’s 2022 grantmaking has officially launched—57 Community Health Impact projects are receiving over $4.5 million in support, with grant awards ranging from $34,000 to $100,000. The grants support health-focused, community-driven initiatives taking place in every region of Michigan.
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Nearly $2 Million in Grants Awarded from Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Legacy Funds at the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan
Posted May 16, 2022
The Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan and Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation announced nearly $2 million in grants to 80 organizations through the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Legacy Funds. Since the inception of the funds in 2016, over 385 grants totaling nearly $9.5 million have been awarded.
The Advancing Macomb Foundation received a grant for equipment-sharing coalition for youth sports in four Macomb County communities
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Macomb County Ranks Last for Nonprofits, According to New Advancing Macomb Study
Posted May 11, 2022
Advancing Macomb recently commissioned a study with the Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy at Grand Valley State University to better understand the disconnect between philanthropic need and opportunity in Macomb County. The study finds that despite ranking third in population, Macomb County ranks last in metro Detroit and Michigan for the number of charitable nonprofits per GDP.
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Event
Advancing Macomb Summer Soiree
June 14th, 2022 | 5:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Jimmy John's Field
7171 Auburn Rd
Utica MI, 48317
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City partners with Advancing Macomb for recreation
Posted April 27, 2022
Breaking Barriers to Play to bring affordable youth and family recreation programming to Macomb County communities. "Children will have more opportunities to try out sports as the city works with Advancing Macomb to break down the barriers between local youth and recreation."
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