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September 17, 2026

Opinion: If we want to grow Detroit’s philanthropic pie, we have to invite more people to table

Originally posted on Crain’s Detroit – LINK Nearly a year ago, I attended Crain’s Detroit Business’ Detroit Homecoming and met actor Marc Evan Jackson for the first time. Marc’s career began in the 1990s at The Second City in Detroit. Although Marc’s career has taken him far beyond Detroit, he still considers this city home. Like ...
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September 1, 2026

Luke Clinic: Strengthening Care And Trust From Pregnancy To Parenthood

By: Kari Radjewski, director of Marketing + Communications
When Danielle*, a young expectant mother, learned during an ultrasound that her baby would need surgery after birth, medical care wasn’t the only thing she lacked. She was hungry. She had diabetes and no insulin. She couldn’t get insurance approved. She had no one to accompany her to specialist appointments. That’s when Elis...
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August 27, 2026

What happens after you give? Turning what matters to you into lasting impact for Michigan’s children

Your generosity is an expression of what matters to you. Making a gift may feel like a single moment, but what follows is thoughtful and intentional. At the Children’s Foundation of Michigan, we listen to what matters to you, carefully steward your gift, put it to work where it can make a difference, and share back the impact it helped create. ...
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August 12, 2026

Children’s Foundation of Michigan welcomes Phillip Wm. Fisher to Board of Trustees

The Children’s Foundation of Michigan is pleased to welcome Phillip Wm. Fisher, founder of Mission Throttle and a nationally recognized leader in philanthropy and impact investing, to its Board of Trustees. Fisher joins the Foundation at a fundamental time as it continues to grow charitable resources that improve children’s health to...
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July 9, 2026

Gardner White And Children’s Foundation Of Michigan Join Forces To Help Michigan’s Youngest Learners Thrive

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE GARDNER WHITE AND CHILDREN’S FOUNDATION OF MICHIGAN JOIN FORCES TO HELP MICHIGAN’S YOUNGEST LEARNERS THRIVE Statewide “Bring It Home for Kids” campaign expands access to early language, learning and family support programs during the years that matter most. Detroit, MI (JULY 09, 2026) – Gardner...
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June 17, 2026

Children’s Foundation of Michigan Launches “The Coney,” Star-studded Weekend Creating Endowed Fund for Youth Arts

EMBARGOED UNTIL: June 17 at 10 a.m. Host Committee Includes Marc Evan Jackson, Tim Meadows, Sam Richardson, Dax Shepard, Kristen Bell, J.K. Simmons, Diona Reasonover and more. Detroit, MI — April 8, 2026 — The Children’s Foundation of Michigan and Marc Evan Jackson—actor (The Good Place, Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Parks and Recreation) and Founder a...
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May 20, 2026

Honoring loved ones through giving: Memorial and Tribute Gifts

By: Ashley Ashkenazi, development director
Giving in honor or memory of someone special is a meaningful way to celebrate a life, recognize an important milestone, or support a cause that reflects your values. At the Children’s Foundation of Michigan, tribute and memorial gifts help improve the health and well-being of young Michiganders, turning moments of love, remembrance, and gratitud...
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May 12, 2026

Closing the gap: Removing barriers to healthcare for children in Macomb County

By: Kari Radjewski, director of Marketing & Communications
A child can have a doctor, insurance, and a nearby clinic and still not receive care. When looking at children’s healthcare access, Macomb County families often find that too many children fall through the gap between having coverage and receiving actual care. For some families, barriers are logistical: enrolling in insurance, finding tran...
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May 11, 2026

The Children’s Foundation of Michigan Welcomes Rachel Stewart and Andrea Brimmer to Board of Trustees

By: Children's Foundation of Michigan
The Children’s Foundation of Michigan is proud to welcome two distinguished leaders, Rachel Stewart and Andrea Brimmer, to its Children’s Foundation of Michigan Board of Trustees. Both bring a deep commitment to strengthening communities and improving outcomes for children and families across Michigan. Meet the Newest Members of the Childr...
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April 28, 2026

What is an endowment, and why it matters for giving

By Ashley Ashkenazi, development director Most people think of charitable giving as something that supports a cause today. But some gifts are designed to create lasting impact—supporting important work for years, or even generations, to come. One of the most powerful ways to do that is through an endowment. Endowment is a useful financial too...
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