15FebFebruary 15, 2019 United Community Housing CoalitionInBlog, Env. Health Justice and Equitable Development, Video There have been 135,000 tax foreclosures in Detroit since 2009, and more than 50,000 occupied homes are stuck in chronic...
15FebFebruary 15, 2019 Trunino LoweInBlog, Jazz Education, Video Trunino Lowe is a young trumpet player from Detroit’s east side. A junior at Wayne State University studying jazz performance,...
15FebFebruary 15, 2019 Community HeART Highland ParkInArts and Culture, Blog, Video A native Detroiter and renowned jazz bassist, Marion Hayden lives in Highland Park with her husband, artist M. Saffell Gardner....
14DecDecember 14, 2018 December 2018 GrantsInBlog, Grants I am pleased to share the news of $4.6 million in new and continuing grants approved at our December 5...
26NovNovember 26, 2018 Museum Stormwater Initiative LaunchInArts and Culture, Blog, Great Lakes, Nonprofit Highlight On November 14, the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American history and Michigan Science Center launched the Ripple of...
27SepSeptember 27, 2018 Aligning our Endowment with SustainabilityInBlog, Foundation The Foundation’s Investment Committee recently voted to invest a portion of our $300 million endowment in ESG (Environmental, Social and...
14SepSeptember 14, 2018 New Report Summarizes State-Run Voluntary Agricultural Stewardship ProgramsInBlog, Foundation, Great Lakes Toxic green slime is growing in lakes all over the country, including Lake Erie. It prevents us from recreational activities...
18JunJuly 11, 2018 June 2018 Grants AnnouncementInBlog, Grants I am pleased to share the news of $7.1 million in new and continuing grants approved at our June 7...
23MayJune 15, 2018 Environmental Fellows ProgramInBlog, Foundation A key component of sustainability is equity. In addition to the redevelopment of policies and programs, seeking equity calls for...
08MarMarch 8, 2018 2017 Annual ReportInBlog, Foundation We are pleased to share our foundation’s 2017 annual report. Covering one year and $11.3 million in grantmaking, the report showcases...
08MarMarch 8, 2018 March 2018 Grants AnnouncementInGrant Announcement $2.1 million in new and continuing grants were approved at our March 7 board meeting. The grants will: Provide continued...
28FebMarch 5, 2018 DPTV Secret GardensInBlog, Great Lakes Detroit’s innovative bioretention gardens were featured in “Secret Gardens,” produced by Detroit Public Television’s Great Lakes Bureau and aired February...
