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Hunger is a health issue: how 3 local solutions are feeding hope

In Southeast Michigan, 1 in 8 children faces hunger—but local partnerships are making a difference. Through grants to Hospitality House, Forgotten Harvest, and United Community Family Services, the Children’s Foundation is helping kids access nutritious, culturally familiar meals and the stability they need to thrive.

Donor Highlight: Marilyn Bartley’s legacy of generosity

For nearly a decade, volunteer leader and donor Marilyn Bartley has turned compassion into action through the Children’s Foundation. Her generosity and leadership—continue to create lasting impact for Michigan’s kids and families.

Parents as Teachers: Supporting families, shaping children’s youngest years

The Children’s Foundation is supporting programs like Parents as Teachers that equip Michigan families to nurture children’s health, growth, and potential.

The Children’s Foundation awards 57 new grants totalling $1.67M

DETROIT – July 6, 2021 – The Children’s Foundation announced that the organization is awarding 57 new grants which total $1.67 million. The grants fund projects in community benefit, research and educational initiatives. To date, the Foundation has granted nearly $70 million to nearly 130 community partners.

The Children’s Foundation awards 87 new grants totaling more than $4M

DETROIT – December 3, 20120– The Children’s Foundation announced that the organization is awarding 87 new grants totaling more than $4 million in the first round of two 2021 grant cycles. The grants fund projects in community benefit, research and educational pillars and include awards to 16 new grantees. To date, the Foundation has granted over $65 million to more than 116 community partners across the state.

Children’s Foundation formalizes partnership with First Tee

DETROIT – July 30, 2020 – The Children’s Foundation and First Tee announce today a formalized partnership. The Foundation will operate First Tee – Greater Detroit to continue providing valuable programmatic services and develop new tools and methods to fulfill its mission and reach more youth.

Children’s Foundation Awards 60 New Grants Totalling $1.67M

DETROIT – July 9, 2020 – The Children’s Foundation announced that the organization is awarding 60 new grants which total $1.67 million. The grants fund projects in community benefit, research and educational initiatives. To date, the Foundation has granted over $60 million to more than 100 community partners.

The Children’s Foundation Launches COVID-19 Emergency Response Funding

DETROIT – March 20, 2020 – The Children’s Foundation announces today a community investment in children’s health with essential COVID-19 Emergency Response Funding

Children’s Hospital of Michigan Foundation Evolves as The Children’s Foundation

DETROIT – June 6, 2019 – The state’s leading advocate for children and their families

Children’s Hospital of Michigan Foundation to Host Inaugural Child & Adolescent Behavioral Health Summit

The Children’s Hospital of Michigan Foundation, an independent community foundation for children, is the largest funder dedicated solely to advancing the health and wellness of children in the state of Michigan. Through fundraising, grant-making and advocacy the Children’s Hospital of Michigan Foundation enables researchers and community organizations to identify and implement innovations capable of advancing children’s [...]

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