Nonprofit Journal Project

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.

Desirae Simmons. Photo by Doug Coombe.

ICPJ steps back to reflect, refocusing on ending voter suppression, healing community

It’s important and powerful for us to continually expand our circle of who needs to be safe, protected, and cared for in order for us to feel safe, protected, and cared for ourselves.

Centro Multicultural La Familia solves rent, food insecurities, prepares children for back to school

Our clients at Pontiac’s Centro Multicultural La Familia have been requesting financial assistance so they can focus on their other needs.

Carina Jackson
Mariners Inn finds ways to put clients’ concerns at ease amid the pandemic

At Mariners Inn, we welcome men who struggle with drug and alcohol addictions. We can’t perform most of our services remotely, so we have needed to adapt to ensure our men’s safety.

Will Jones III
Who do you want to be?

Say who you are.Do who you want to be. Those two lines have become my central mantra in 2020.

Live6 provides patio furniture to small businesses on Livernois to stimulate local commerce

Due to the stay at home order and business shutdowns, restaurants and eateries could not open as usual.  So we stepped in to help.

Black Caucuz Podcast builds community engagement in Washtenaw

Progressive Black Caucuz, a new podcast in Washtenaw’s BIPOC-led media ecosystem, is about building community.

Taking the helm during a pandemic: A tale of two (new) nonprofit leaders

There’s almost always a sharp learning curve when you assume the top leadership role at a nonprofit organization. But not like this.

Alternatives For Girls finds ways to help girls and young women going into the fall

While some of our services can be conducted remotely, such as case management and tutoring, our crisis and shelter services cannot.

Yodit Mesfin Johnson
What if we radically transformed our work and our sector?

What if we radically transformed our work and our sector the way families are re-imagining their lives?

Addressing pandemic challenges in mental health and substance abuse treatment

Having COVID hit was huge for our population. Thank goodness Medicaid recognized the need for us to be able to do telehealth.

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