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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 to host sixth annual Summer Soirée at Jimmy John’s Field

Posted June 8, 2022

Macomb Daily - “The upcoming year is particularly critical for Advancing Macomb as we work to mobilize philanthropic investment in our county and drive transformative change,” said Diane Banks, executive director of Advancing Macomb. “We invite the community to join us on June 14 to learn how they can support our bold vision for the future.”

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Press Release

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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In the News

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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Blog Post

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

Categories: Advancing Macomb, Business, Communities, Nonprofits

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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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In the News

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."

Categories: Advancing Macomb, Communities

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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.

Categories: Advancing Macomb, Communities, Development and Projects, Nonprofits

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