Philanthropy

In the metro Detroit area, food insecurity is a major issue. It’s a problem that impacts nearly 1.4 million people across Michigan, with children accounting for approximately 350,000 of that figure, and roughly 700,000 residing in Southeast Michigan.

Rebuilding Together today announced a new partnership with specialty retailer Cost Plus World Market, to provide critical home repairs to our neighbors in need and revitalize our communities.

The Wells Fargo Innovation Incubator today announced that it is expanding its focus to include clean technologies for residential buildings.

At Whole Planet Foundation’s Annual Benefit & Auction, the Foundation will honor the Frontier Co-op Well Earth Program as its 2019 Trailblazer.

The Consumers Energy Foundation celebrated its commitment to Michigan’s communities today by providing $250,000 for a new effort to upgrade and sell over three dozen vacant homes to first-time homebuyers in Flint.

Sensus also partnered with Clean the World for its Xylem Watermark on-site service project, where attendees built Clean the World Hygiene Kits, which will be distributed to shelters in local communities.

Pro Bono Perspectives host Danielle Holly talks volunteerism and citizen engagement with Myung Lee, Executive Director of Cities of Service, a nonprofit that helps mayors build stronger cities by changing how local government and citizens work together.

Together, Brad and Jon created Freight Farms to empower people and organizations around the world to grow fresh produce year-round in reclaimed and modified shipping containers.

Sands kicked off its support of Rainwater’s film in NYC with a private screening at the Walter Reade Theater at Lincoln Center, where the company also announced $100k in funding for local organizations and initiatives fighting homelessness.

eBay for Charity and Homes For Our Troops launched their third joint charity auction in honor of Veteran’s Day giving fans the opportunity to bid on autographed items and once-in-a-lifetime experiences from top celebrities.