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From grantmaking updates to sharing what we’re learning from our community, grantee partners, and peers, we invite you to learn more about our ongoing work here.
McGregor Fund Co-Hosts CMF Session & Additional October News
At the 53rd Council of Michigan Foundations (CMF) Annual Conference in Kalamazoo, the McGregor Fund co-hosted a session, along with Monica Marie Jones, on Supporting Nonprofit Partner Rest, Well-Being & Liberation.
News & Insights
From grantmaking updates to sharing what we’re learning from our community, grantee partners, and peers, we invite you to learn more about our ongoing work here.
McGregor Fund Co-Hosts CMF Session & Additional October News
At the 53rd Council of Michigan Foundations (CMF) Annual Conference in Kalamazoo, the McGregor Fund co-hosted a session, along with Monica Marie Jones, on Supporting Nonprofit Partner Rest, Well-Being & Liberation.
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All of us at the McGregor Fund send our heartfelt congratulations to Mayor-elect Sheffield on her historic election as the first woman mayor of our city! We very much look forward to working with you to advance justice for and improve the well-being of all Detroiters.
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From McGregor Fund President Kate Levin Markel on philanthropy’s role at this time:
“Private money is not going to make up for what’s being lost, but in our view, that is not a rationale for not doing more than we would in normal times…There’s not an easy answer in this moment, because the correct answer is: Funding the social safety net is the role of our federal government.
We will all come together as neighbors and as a community to get through this, but this cannot be the future and permanent state of how we support an adequate and reliable social safety net.”
Read more in BridgeDetroit.
City of Detroit Government
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With SNAP benefits still paused, we want to remind you that — in partnership with Sharing Excess and the City of Detroit Government — we’re continuing to deliver fresh, nutritious produce to neighborhoods across the city. If you or someone you know could use support, please see the flyer below for available resources. Together, we’re making sure healthy food reaches those who need it most.
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We’re proud to announce the appointment of Heidi Alcock, McGregor Fund Vice President for Strategy & Grants Portfolio, to the board of the Michigan State Bar Foundation!
Established in 1947, The Michigan State Bar Foundation administers the Access to Justice Fund and provides leadership and grants to improve the administration of justice and increase access to justice for all in the civil legal system.
MSBF also works to build resources for nonprofit civil legal aid programs and “programs that improve the administration of justice by educating children and adults about their legal rights and responsibilities, the justice system and opportunities to resolve conflicts outside the courtroom.”
Read more from MSBF: www.msbf.org/2025boardnews/The Foundation is pleased to announce the appointment of new members to the Board of Directors, as well as new officers. Thank you for your leadership to promote the mission of the Foundation to increase access to justice and improve the administration of justice. Read the full press release here ow.ly/pBcA50Xk2Y2
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SNAP is a critical lifeline for many Michigan families, particularly considering the rising cost of groceries. Some facts about SNAP households in the tri-county area:
📌Wayne: 428,974 (23.9%) of residents use SNAP
📌Oakland: 93,060 (7.2%) of residents use SNAP
📌Macomb: 93,060 people (13.1%) of residents use SNAP
📌That’s 639,280 people in 340,174 households
Here are the facts on Michigan households using SNAP:
☑️43% have children
☑️51% have a person with a disability
☑️35% have an older adult
☑️78% have someone with earned income
A few more facts:
➡️Delaying payments is illegal
➡️The federal government is required to continue payments during shutdowns
➡️SNAP benefits have flowed to families during all previous shutdowns
➡️Contingency reserves, i.e. the American people’s tax dollars, are available for use for this purpose
➡️In Michigan alone, interrupting SNAP will also impact 9,000+ retailers who are authorized to participate in SNAP, to the tune of nearly $2 billion in annual benefits
* Data courtesy of the Annie E. Casey Foundation's KIDS COUNT Data Center, the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, and the Michigan League for Public Policy
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McGregor Fund Founders
More than 100 years ago, the McGregors devoted their lives to community service – Tracy as an agency founder and social entrepreneur ending homelessness and unemployment for Detroit men, and Katherine as the founder and benefactor of an orphanage in Highland Park. Their proximity to people experiencing hardship and trauma informed their charitable giving and Tracy’s role as a civic leader.
McGregor Fund Founders
More than 100 years ago, the McGregors devoted their lives to community service – Tracy as an agency founder and social entrepreneur ending homelessness and unemployment for Detroit men, and Katherine as the founder and benefactor of an orphanage in Highland Park. Their proximity to people experiencing hardship and trauma informed their charitable giving and Tracy’s role as a civic leader.
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