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MI Nonprofit Relief Fund – Intent to Apply Phase Open
Posted February 21, 2023
February 2023 - Michigan Nonprofits struggling with the hardships of the COVID-19 pandemic can now take the first step to receive funding from the $35 Million MI Nonprofit Relief Fund. The Michigan Nonprofit Association along with the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO), officially opened the "intent to apply" phase for the relief fund.
Nonprofits interested in applying for grants should fill out the intent to apply form at MINonprofitRelief.org. Nonprofits do NOT have to be members of MNA to apply for/receive grant funding.
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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 names six new members to its board of directors
Posted February 3, 2023
Macomb Daily - Advancing Macomb’s board of directors has six new members supporting the nonprofit’s mission to solve community challenges and enrich the lives of Macomb County residents.
The new members are Megan McCandlish, John McGrath, Jonathon O’Hara, Max Schuster, Jeff Simek, and Ellen Wood.
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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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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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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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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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