Entrepreneurship program to offer training, loans to ex-inmates
Lindsay VanHulle - The Aspire Entrepreneurship Initiative is the latest among efforts to help connect convicted felons with employment opportunities.
View ArticleFoundations pledge nearly $6.2 million to Head Start fund
Sherri Welch - The latest investment brings the Southeast Michigan Early Childhood Funders Collaborative fund's support for development and education programs to $11.05 million over the past five years...
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Kellogg slashes more costs amid weak sales
Associated Press and Crain's Detroit Business - The Battle Creek-based manufacturer could lay off more than 1,100 employees over 39 sites as it slashes costs to improve its slumping cereal and snacks...
View ArticleDetroit Promise college scholarship program to get multimillion dollar boost
Sherri Welch - The grant will support two- and four-year college scholarships as well as a new coaching program to help students complete their certificates and degrees.
View ArticleW.K. Kellogg Foundation makes $51 million grant to Battle Creek Public Schools
Sherri Welch - In an unprecedented commitment, the W.K. Kellogg Foundation is making a five-year grant to address socioeconomic and racial disparities in public education in Battle Creek.
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Change Maker: La June Montgomery Tabron
Sherri Welch - Changing the conversation about racial equity in Michigan
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Philanthropy could play role in helping woo Amazon to Detroit
Sherri Welch - By combining foundation dollars with state funds to develop a talent pipeline, the region might gain an edge in its bid for the online retail giant's $5 billion second headquarters and...
View ArticleRussell Mawby, former longtime CEO of Kellogg Foundation, dies at 89
Kurt Nagl - The nonprofit leader built a legacy making philanthropy and volunteerism a recognized academic discipline.
View ArticleACCESS kicks off national summit to inspire social change
Tyler Clifford - The Dearborn-based nonprofit will host hundreds of artists, activists, scholars and philanthropists to connect, learn and exchange ideas about the Arab-American experience.
View ArticleEntrepreneurs of Color Fund nearly triples to $18 million
Chad Livengood - The JPMorgan Chase fund's available capital for loans to minority-owned small businesses in Detroit gets a big boost after attracting new investments from philanthropic foundations and...
View ArticleKellogg Foundation awards $2.4 million to Wayne Law for racial equity initiative
Kurt Nagl - The Detroit Equity Action Lab plans to use the funds to launch phase two of the program aimed at identifying structural racism and developing action plans.
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Facing criticism, Gibb declines Flint economic adviser role
Tyler Clifford - Flint City Council approved a one-year $150,000 contract after he accepted a job as campaign manger for Lt. Gov. Brian Calley's bid for governor.
View ArticleKellogg Foundation grants $3 million to Detroit schools to engage parents
Sherri Welch - The funding is to go toward programs to support parents in helping their children succeed in school.
View ArticleSouthwest Economic Solutions receives $3.5 million from Kellogg Foundation
Sherri Welch - The grants are to support emerging entrepreneurs in Detroit and help those with barriers to employment get into long-term jobs.
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Eliminating racial disparities would have big economic payoff,...
Sherri Welch - Altarum points to $92 billion gain in economic output for the state by 2050 if racial disparities in health, education, incarceration and employment are eliminated.
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Nelson to join Kellogg Foundation as director of Michigan programs
Sherri Welch - Faye Alexander Nelson, the former head of the DTE Energy Foundation and Detroit Riverfront Conservancy, will be charged with ensuring the foundation's grants help to create equitable...
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