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The Yunion: Innovation in increasing access to mental health care for our youth

The Yunion expands mental health access in Detroit schools through a closed-loop referral system ensuring culturally responsive care for youth.

Collaboratives for kids: Maximizing impact through funding partnerships

For many nonprofits, establishing an agency endowment can feel like something to revisit later—when resources feel more abundant or fundraising pressures ease. But agency endowments aren’t about waiting for the perfect moment. They’re about making an intentional investment in your organization’s future, creating long-term stability and sustaining your mission for generations to come.

Building for Forever: What it takes to strengthen youth-serving organizations for the long term

What does it take to ensure Detroit’s youth-serving organizations are here for generations to come? Through the Michigan Central Station Children’s Endowment Initiative, 11 organizations are building permanent endowments—supported by matching funds, technical assistance, and hands-on coaching. The result is more than financial growth; it’s a shift from short-term survival to long-term strength for the children and families they serve.

The Children’s Foundation of Michigan Appoints Alissa Novoselick as Vice President of Finance & Administration

The Children’s Foundation of Michigan announced the appointment of Alissa Novoselick, MBA, as Vice President of Finance & Administration. Novoselick brings more than 20 years of nonprofit financial and operational leadership and will help steward the Foundation’s $160 million in assets while supporting its statewide impact for Michigan’s children.

Welcoming Peter Ginopolis as Chair of the Children’s Foundation of Michigan’s Board of Trustees

The Children’s Foundation of Michigan has named Peter Ginopolis as Chair of its Board of Trustees. His appointment reflects a strong alignment around leadership, continuity, and a shared commitment to improving the health and well-being of children across Michigan.

The Children’s Foundation Announces Recipients of Michigan Central Station Children’s Endowment Initiative

To celebrate the historic reopening of Michigan Central Station, Bill and Lisa Ford have established the Michigan Central Station Children’s Endowment Initiative in partnership with the Children's Foundation. Today the 11 selected organizations have been announced that will benefit from this philanthropic effort.

We’re helping 10 groups establish $1.5M endowments, Here’s why, and how to apply | Opinion

Lisa Ford, co-chair of the Michigan Central Station Children’s Endowment Campaign and Andrew Stein, president and CEO of the Children’s Foundation co-wrote an OpEd for the Detroit Free Press about the Michigan Central Station Children’s Endowment Initiative

Michigan Central Station Children’s Endowment Initiative Nearly Doubles Initial Goal, Raises Over $19M; Applications Now Open for Youth-Serving Organizations to Apply

As the splendor of the restored historic Michigan Central Station is celebrated, the equally grand goal of the MCS Children’s Endowment can be too thanks to the generosity of the community contributing more than $19 million, nearly double the $10 million the campaign hoped to raise. Now, local youth-serving organizations in the Detroit-area can begin applying as of today, to be selected for one of 10 available endowments. This philanthropic effort was created by Bill and Lisa Ford in honor of the reopening of the iconic station, working in partnership with Children’s Foundation, a leading children’s philanthropic organization in the region.

John G. Levy Endowment Established at Children’s Foundation Raises More Than $375,000 to Support Child Life Services at Children’s Hospital of Michigan

The Children’s Foundation announces today that John G. Levy, former Chair of the Governing Board at Detroit Medical Center and former Trustee at Children’s Hospital of Michigan, will be celebrated for his philanthropic legacy and indelible mark on the Detroit community at a Lobby Naming Ceremony at Children’s Hospital of Michigan

Bill and Lisa Ford Launch $10 Million+ Endowment Campaign to Foster Brighter Futures for Detroit Region’s Youth

To celebrate the historic reopening of Michigan Central Station, Bill and Lisa Ford have established the Michigan Central Station Children’s Endowment Campaign. The campaign aims to raise at least $10 million to establish permanent endowments for Detroit area youth-serving nonprofit organizations.

AARC: Outpatient recovery center to support youth battling substance use disorder

AARC will specialize in treating severe cases of substance use disorder and dangerous substance use including opioids (heroin, fentanyl, prescription opioids), benzodiazepines, alcohol, etc. The AARC is currently scheduling intakes for those under 18 years old.

Foundation announces Andrew Stein as next President & Chief Executive Officer

The Board of Trustees of The Children’s Foundation announces it has named Andrew Stein as the Foundation’s next president and chief executive officer.

The Children’s Foundation Announces New Board Leadership

Luanne Thomas Ewald to succeed Matt Friedman as Chair

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