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2023: Advancing Macomb’s Year in Review
Posted January 2, 2024
2023 has been an incredible year for Advancing Macomb. With the leadership and support of our board members, community leaders, sponsors and donors, we continued to pursue our essential mission: convene the resources needed to solve community challenges in Macomb County. Here are highlights from 2023:
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Nonprofit Spotlight: Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers
Posted November 27, 2023
Through the Nonprofit Spotlight series, Advancing Macomb highlights the work of a Macomb-County-based nonprofit. This month we feature Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers (IVC).
Volunteering to give someone a ride may seem like a simple gesture, but to a low-income senior or disabled adult without access to transportation, it can be life changing.
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How To Make Your Nonprofit Standout on Giving Tuesday
Posted November 13, 2023
Giving Tuesday, the day of global giving, is only two weeks away. If your nonprofit organization still needs to create a plan or strategy, no worries, we have you covered. Below are some simple and low-cost ideas to help your nonprofit engage current and prospective donors leading up to Giving Tuesday.
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Nonprofit Spotlight: Macomb Foster Closet
Posted October 31, 2023
Through the Nonprofit Spotlight series, Advancing Macomb highlights the work of a Macomb County based nonprofit. This month, we feature the Macomb Foster Closet.
Macomb Foster Closet is an all-volunteer nonprofit 501c3 working to restore dignity to children entering the foster care system by providing them with clothing and other essential items to set them up for success.
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11 Trends in Philanthropy for 2023
Posted July 25, 2023
With the first half of 2023 now behind us, it’s a good time to assess where we’ve been and where we are going. What new trends has your nonprofit organization embraced and focused on this year? Which will you continue throughout 2023 and into 2024?
If you are looking for some inspiration or some insight on what challenges might lie ahead, we encourage you to take a look at 11 Trends in Philanthropy for 2023.
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Celebrating One Year of Breaking Barriers to Play
Posted June 13, 2023
Every kid should have access to play, which is why Advancing Macomb launched Breaking Barriers to Play. The program levels the playing field and makes recreation accessible and affordable to youth and families in underserved communities in Macomb County. As the program approaches its first anniversary, let's look at how it started and a few successes over the past year.
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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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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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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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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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