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Advancing Macomb Inaugural Community Engagement Summit Inspires Leaders to Strengthen Macomb County Communities
Posted May 12, 2023
Civic, nonprofit and business leaders throughout Macomb County gathered for the inaugural Advancing Macomb Community Engagement Summit on April 28 at Macomb Community College. The event's goal was to inspire investment in emotionally engaging citizen-led projects that enhance the quality of life and economic vitality in the county and region.
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City Commission votes to continue with Advancing Macomb
Posted April 26, 2023
C & G News - The Mount Clemens City Commission has voted to maintain its recreation partnership with Advancing Macomb. City commissioners voted unanimously on the matter at the April 17 meeting
Funds in the amount of $19,000 and the use of the city’s recreational facilities were the terms of the deal. The funds came on top of a prior allocation of $5,600 in Community Development Block Grant funds. This will be the second year of Mount Clemens taking part in the “Breaking Barriers to Play” program, an initiative by Advancing Macomb to help lower the cost of community and family-centered recreation.
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Advancing Macomb to host inaugural community engagement summit
Posted April 21, 2023
Macomb Daily - Macomb County is not just a great place to live and work. It’s a hot spot for innovation and great ideas, which Advancing Macomb hopes to tap during its “Community Engagement Summit: Love Where You Live,” at Macomb Community College South Campus.
The event runs April 28 from 8:30 a.m. to noon.
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Advancing Macomb to Host Inaugural Community Engagement Summit
Posted April 3, 2023
DBusiness - Advancing Macomb, a Mount Clemens-based nonprofit that convenes resources to solve community challenges and enrich the lives of Macomb County residents, will host its inaugural Community Engagement Summit — Love Where You Live — from 8:30 a.m.-noon April 28 at Macomb Community College South Campus.
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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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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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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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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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