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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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Corporate Partner/Sponsor Spotlight: Warner Norcross + Judd
Posted April 29, 2022
One of the largest law firms in Michigan, Warner Norcross + Judd invests annually to support community programs in the firm’s five principal giving categories: 1) arts and culture; 2) economic development; 3) health and human services; 4) diversity, equity, and inclusion; and 5) legal aid.
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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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Advancing Macomb pushes to help community with more nonprofits
Posted April 20, 2022
MACOMB COUNTY, Mich. (FOX 2) - While Macomb County is the third largest county in Michigan, it ranks last for nonprofits.
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Third Largest County in Michigan Ranks Last for Nonprofits, According to New Study
Posted April 14, 2022
Third Largest County in Michigan Ranks Last for Nonprofits, According to New Study
Mt. Clemens, Mich. (April 14, 2022) – Despite ranking third in population, Macomb County lags behind every peer group both in metro Detroit and Michigan for the number of charitable nonprofits per GDP, according to new research commissioned by Advancing Macomb, a 501c3 that convenes resources to solve community challenges and enrich the lives of Macomb County residents.
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With fewer nonprofits, Macomb County lags in philanthropic investment
Posted April 14, 2022
Crain's Detroit Business - "Macomb County trails other counties in the region in the number of charitable nonprofits and the money they are able to take in, according to a new report from the Johnson Center for Philanthropy at Grand Valley State University.
That's something impacting the quality of life in the county, leaders of Advancing Macomb said."
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$8.8 million in federal dollars fund local projects
Posted March 21, 2022
METRO DETROIT — Congressman Andy Levin said a new allotment of federal money coming to St. Clair Shores, Mount Clemens, Eastpointe, Clinton Township and other metro communities is an example of good government working for constituents back home.
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