Nonprofit leaders across southeast Michigan will share stories of nonprofit, government, and philanthropic sectors coming together to think bigger, solve problems, and execute transformative projects.
This series is made possible with the generous support of our partners the Michigan Nonprofit Association, Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Foundation, and Co.act Detroit.
How has the storm of challenges in the past 18 months altered the nonprofit world, for better or worse, causing leaders to question and reimagine their systems of funding, models of work, governance and values?
Documenting the stories of Southeast Michigan's nonprofits
Sometimes, issues like systemic racism can feel so deeply rooted and overwhelming that it’s hard to know where to even begin chipping away at it. But that’s when we must remind ourselves that all journeys begin with a single step.
This isn’t the first plague to shut down venues. Live theatre as an art form has survived thousands of years and the “the show must go on” isn’t new. But the struggle is real and nothing about theatre is easy right now.
I’m reluctant to say there is a greater need for the arts as a result of the pandemic – the need has always been great. They’ve always been important because they support mental and emotional health education, self-esteem, and confidence, and I feel that people are starting to realize that now in ways they may not have before.
Girls come to us with all the normal fears and insecurities about talking to people they don’t know, taking initiative, and understanding business processes. Through patient coaching, they are soon happily approaching customers, confidently answering the phone, and thoughtfully contributing to the sales team.
Our mission hasn’t stopped because of the pandemic. Our fundraising and engagement efforts can’t either.
At Covenant House Michigan, our goal is centered on helping homeless, runaway, or at-risk youth.
We care fiercely. We listen, act, and do the work to help these families. I always say I bring my head, heart, and shoulders into this job because it’s on us.
How has the pandemic been affecting Michigan's nonprofits, financially speaking? Well, perhaps not surprisingly, the answer's complicated.
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