Care & Community

Lifting up the
most vulnerable

We support organizations that serve vulnerable populations and strengthen the well-being of individuals and families — through practical, compassionate programs that meet real needs across Michigan.

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Areas of Support
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Basic Needs & Stability
  • Food security and essential resources
  • Housing stability and homelessness support
  • Emergency assistance and crisis response
  • Programs that promote long-term self-sufficiency
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Family & Youth Support
  • Support for children and families in crisis
  • Mentoring, after-school, and enrichment programs
  • Services that strengthen parenting and family stability
  • Programs that improve outcomes for at-risk youth
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Health & Wellness Services
  • Access to essential health and wellness resources
  • Programs supporting mental and emotional well-being
  • Services for seniors and individuals with disabilities
  • Community-based care and support networks
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Community Support & Outreach
  • Organizations providing direct services to vulnerable groups
  • Case management and wraparound support
  • Community outreach that connects people to resources
  • Programs that demonstrate measurable, practical impact

What we
look for

We strive to reflect the Foundation's values in our work: humility, hard work, honesty and integrity, generosity and service to others, and frugality. Every grant we make is a reflection of those values.

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Clear Benefit to Vulnerable Populations Programs that directly serve those with the greatest need in our communities.
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Responsible Leadership & Stewardship Organizations that manage resources with care, integrity, and transparency.
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Practical Programs with Measurable Outcomes Real-world solutions with clear goals and demonstrable results.
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Strong Community Trust & Collaboration Organizations rooted in the community they serve, with local support and credibility.

Eligibility & Guidelines

The Foundation makes grants only to public charities. Grant awards may support an organization's operations, programs, and/or capital projects. See our Grant Information page for current guidelines and deadlines.

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