MML Review Magazine July/August/September 2024

INNOVATIVE PROJECTS

EQUITY AT THE CENTER The Council of Michigan Foundations leads,

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Foundation Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Foundation supported recovery efforts for individuals experiencing homelessness in Marquette. Superior Connections works with those experiencing homelessness individually and collectively to complete overall health and housing goals. The organization supports individuals in finding appropriate housing, establishing medical insurance and/or food assistance, accessing appropriate mental health care, providing advocacy in medical and criminal justice settings, and more. Huron County Community Foundation Huron County Community Foundation (HCCF) is supporting a Community Hub Project, transforming buildings that are currently vacant in the community. Once transformed, the first floor will serve as an office space for HCCF, a coworking space, and a community board room. The second floor will be four residential units. The hope is the project also functions as a case study for other downtown building owners to develop their second-floor units to meet this market need. This article was originally published by the Michigan Council of Foundations. For more information visit www.michiganfoundations.org.

Fremont Area Community Foundation Fremont Area Community Foundation (FACF) formed the Newaygo County Housing Partnership to create a fund to spark housing development and preservation in Newaygo communities. According to FACF, the county of about 51,000 residents has a housing gap of about 300 to 400 units. Last year, Newaygo County commissioners approved $1 million to help create the fund to support local housing creation. The fund has since supported a trio of projects that will add an anticipated 13 housing units in the community. strengthens and supports Michigan's community of philanthropy by emboldening and equipping CMF members in the relentless pursuit of equitable systems and inclusive diversity, fortifying the field through public policy action, fostering the growth of current and future philanthropy leaders, and advancing exemplary philanthropic practices and field expertise.

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