Women and Children 

  • Haven, Pontiac, MI – Providing shelter, counseling and support to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault 
  • Flint Kids Fund at Community Foundation of Greater Flint, Flint, MI – Helping the most vulnerable children who were exposed to lead from the Flint Water Crisis 
  • Covenant House, Detroit, MI – Transforming and saving the lives of homeless, runaway and trafficked young people 
  • The Women’s Center of Southeastern Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI – Promoting the economic and emotional self-determination of women and their families  
  • The Rainbow Connect, Rochester, MI – Wish granting organization for children with life-threatening illnesses and provides support services to their families 
  • Avalon Nonprofit Housing Corp, Ann Arbor, MI – Ending homelessness by developing affordable housing centered on community, care and support 
  • Common Ground, Bloomfield Hills, MI – A 24-hour crisis services agency dedicated to helping people in crisis 
  • A Girl Like Me Inc, Detroit, MI, Educates and encourages girls, teens, and young moms between the ages of 11 to 25 to make healthy choices through support, mentoring, and providing basic needs 

Health 

  • Hospice of Michigan, Dearborn, MI – Providing end-of-life care for all regardless of age, ability to pay or diagnosis 
  • Packard Health Inc, Ann Arbor, MI – A community health center promoting access to health and wellness for families in Washtenaw County 
  • Assistance League of Southeastern Michigan, Rochester, MI – Transforming the lives of people through community programs including education, survivor kits, nutritious food and community connection 

 Education 

  • Beyond Basics, Southfield, MI – Working to achieve literacy for everyone, transforming the lives of students and creating stronger communities. 
  • Washtenaw Literacy, Ypsilanti, MI – Helping individuals improve their reading, writing, math and English as a second language skills. 
  • Literacy and Beyond, Port Huron, MI – Improving the reading skills and educational outcomes of at-risk children and their families , using a 2 generation strategy for a parent and their child 

 Arts and Culture 

  • FAR Therapeutic Arts and Recreation, Birmingham, MI – Education for children and adults with special needs through therapeutic opportunities 
  • InsideOut Literary Arts, Detroit, MI – Building literary and academic skills of Detroit youth through creative writing 
  • Mosaic Youth Theatre, Detroit, MI – Empowering young people through theatre and music   
  • Culture Source, Detroit, MI- Ensuring the sustainability of artists and arts organizations in Southeast Michigan