This article was originally published by GreenBiz on July 7, 2021. By Neil Hawkins, President, Erb Family Foundation and Laura Asiala, Chief Sustainability Officer, Wholeworks Value. It’s the name of the game. Create it economically; capture it distinctively. Whatever theoretical economic framework (such as game theory or decision analysis) or business model you want to...
On November 14, the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American history and Michigan Science Center launched the Ripple of Impact: Museum Stormwater Initiative. Guided by research showing that museums are trusted spaces for learning and conversation, the event brought together diverse perspectives on water access and stewardship in Detroit. The Museum Stormwater Initiative centers...
Toxic green slime is growing in lakes all over the country, including Lake Erie. It prevents us from recreational activities like swimming and fishing, and in some cases, contaminates our drinking water supply. Polluted runoff from agricultural fields and urban areas fuels the growth of these harmful algal blooms. Our foundation has supported over $14 million...
We are pleased to share this memo illustrating financial, operational, and programmatic themes in the Detroit arts sector. Published by the Kresge and Erb Family Foundations, the report is the result of a joint review of 68 metro Detroit arts organizations, encompassing a wide range of budget sizes, geographies, and disciplines. Erb’s partnership with Kresge is designed...
A Statement to the People of Detroit – Monday, January 13, 2014 A foundation working group, which includes the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan, William Davidson Foundation, Fred A. and Barbara M. Erb Family Foundation, Ford Foundation, Hudson-Webber Foundation, Kresge Foundation, John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, McGregor Fund, and Charles Stewart Mott Foundation...
April 26, 2012 – Crain’s Detroit Business article “Erb Foundation Gives $1 Million to SHAR Foundation for urban farming project on Detroit’s east side“ April 20, 2012 – Detroit Free Press article “Erb Foundation Pledges $1 Million for Proposed RecoveryPark farm in Detroit”
August 2, 2009 – Oakland Press article “Erb Foundation Will Focus on Protecting the Environment” or Download PDF July 13, 2009 – Sherri Begin Welch’s Blog: The Business of Being a Nonprofit, “Family Foundations – Why Wait to Fund Them?” or Download PDF June 12, 2009 – Detroit News article “Erb Family Foundation Awards $2.5...
Erb launched as a $100 million Foundation in December 2008 with a series of one-time special grants in recognition of the economic downturn. Dec. 22, 2008 – Erb Family Foundation and Fred and Barbara Erb Match Gifts to Donate $1 Million to Salvation Army, Forgotten Harvest and THAW Download PDF Dec. 22, 2008 – Fred and...