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2024 Annual Report
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Our Impact

A brighter future for Michigan’s kids

We believe strong partnerships and innovative ideas help ensure all kids in Michigan have the opportunity to live healthy lives. We collaborate with community organizations—primarily in Southeast Michigan—to expand access to programs and resources that support children and families.

By investing in collaborative solutions and systems that create more opportunities for kids, we’re building stronger, healthier communities. Together, we’re making a lasting impact – giving every child the chance to grow, succeed, and thrive.

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Our Focus Areas

Our grantmaking is guided by our focus areas: Mental Health, Physical Health, Substance Use Disorder, Health Equity, and Children’s Hospital of Michigan Initiatives.

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Building a Lasting Impact

2024 Annual Report
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2024 Annual Report

Impact Stories

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

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The Yunion expands mental health access in Detroit schools through a closed-loop referral system ensuring culturally responsive care for youth.
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Collaboratives for kids: Maximizing impact through funding partnerships

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

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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.
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