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.

Million
in grants
awarded
since 2011
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Impact Stories

Supporting children after trauma and abuse is a community effort

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Supporting children after trauma requires coordination across medical, counseling, and advocacy services. In Wayne County, the Children’s Foundation of Michigan is helping expand access to that care through partners like Avalon Healing Center and Kids-TALK.

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.

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.