Advancing Macomb

06/01/2026

One of the best ways to engage with your community is by attending local events! Here is a list of just a few things happening around Macomb County this week. Let us know below if you’re planning on attending any of these great events!

Clinton Macomb Public Library
Shelby Township Senior Center
City of Sterling Heights
Downtown Mount Clemens

05/29/2026

Our staff and board members are deeply engaged across communities in Macomb County and Southeast Michigan.

Earlier this year, Advancing Macomb Board Member and Assistant Vice President of Customer Relations at smartmovesus, Erika DeLange, and Advancing Macomb Program Manager Meghan Rutigliano nurtured their friendship through participation in Leadership Macomb.

Recently, Erika invited Meghan to serve as a storyteller and ambassador for SMART, sharing her experience navigating public transit in Metro Detroit and the role transit plays in connecting people to opportunity, culture, and community.

We're proud to see relationships forged through civic leadership programs evolve into authentic partnerships and meaningful community storytelling.

Check out Meghan's full interview with SMART on YouTube:

🚍✨ SMART People continues with an inspiring look at how public transit connects careers, creativity and communities across Southeast Michigan.In this episod...

05/29/2026

Over the course of the spring session of our Nonprofit Accelerator, we will be proudly showcasing our participants. This week, we'd love to introduce you to Sanctuary Paws Alliance!

Sanctuary Paws Alliance supports individuals and families experiencing homelessness or housing instability by reducing barriers related to pet ownership. The organization works to ensure people never have to choose between keeping their companion animals and accessing essential services such as shelter, employment, medical appointments and housing programs. Sanctuary Paws Alliance supports both the human and the animal, recognizing that keeping pets with their families is a stabilizing factor for mental health, continuity and long-term housing success.

To learn more about SPA, visit their website: https://www.sanctuarypaws.org/home

05/27/2026

Our 2026 Summer Soirée is only TWO weeks away! Haven't gotten your tickets yet? Purchase them today: https://advancingmacomb.com/annual-summer-soiree/

We would like to thank this year's Summer Soirée Ruby-level sponsors: Accutrak Consulting and Accounting Services, ASK Psychological Services PLLC, CoStaff Services, The Davey Tree Expert Company, and Eastside Community Chamber for their support! This annual event would not be possible without their commitment.

05/26/2026

“Nonprofits exist because not every need can be met by government,” said Mark Hackel, Macomb County Executive. “Advancing Macomb brings people, organizations, and resources together to strengthen and improve the quality of life for those who call Macomb home. Their study highlights the incredible contributions of our existing nonprofit partners and provides strategic insights on how we can work together to grow this critical network of service organizations.”

We would like to thank Crain's Detroit Business for this coverage of the report we commissioned from The Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy. This study builds on our original 2022 Philanthropic Investment Study and provides a comprehensive look at nonprofit activity and grantmaking across a seven-county region that includes Livingston, Macomb, Monroe, Oakland, St. Clair, Washtenaw, and Wayne counties, also completed by the Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy.

Read the full story here: https://www.crainsdetroit.com/nonprofits-philanthropy/cdb-macomb-county-nonprofits-lag-20260519/ #

Michigan’s third most populated county also lags in number of nonprofits to serve its residents.

05/25/2026

Advancing Macomb proudly pays homage to those who have given up their lives to protect our freedom. Today we remember service, sacrifice, and selflessness. Thank you to our brave soldiers past, present, and future. Have a safe and happy !

05/24/2026

One of the best ways to engage with your community is by attending local events! Here is a list of just a few things happening around Macomb County this week. Let us know below if you’re planning on attending any of these great events!

The Mall at Partridge Creek
Eastpointe Memorial Library
Clinton Macomb Public Library
City of Sterling Heights

05/21/2026

Over the course of the spring session of our Nonprofit Accelerator, we will be proudly showcasing our participants. This week, we'd love to introduce you to MIP Michigan!

Motivational Inspirational People brings hope and support to individuals facing adversity. Through outreach initiatives such as coat drives and community events, the organization provides essential items, including winter clothing and meals, to people in need. Motivational Inspirational People seeks to uplift individuals and families by offering compassion, encouragement and practical support, while fostering a culture of dignity and respect for people of all backgrounds and circumstances.

To learn more about MIP, visit their website: www.mipmichigan.org/home.

05/20/2026

Our 2026 Summer Soirée is only THREE weeks away! Haven't gotten your tickets yet? Purchase them today: https://advancingmacomb.com/annual-summer-soiree/

We would like to thank this year's Summer Soirée Emerald-level sponsors, FreeStar Financial Credit Union, Macomb Community College, Nothing Bundt Cakes, and Switalski Law, PLLC, for their support! This annual event would not be possible without their commitment.

05/19/2026

Our next Nonprofit Roundtable is TOMORROW!

Whether you’re just getting started or looking to refine your approach to data collection and systems, this workshop will offer actionable insights to help you build confidence and capacity in your organization’s data practices.

RSVP using the link below!

Our next Nonprofit Roundtable will take place on May 20 from 1 p.m.-2:30 p.m. at Mount Clemens Public Library!

Join Arnold D’Ambrosio of Dragon Data Analytics, LLC for a practical, empowering session on how nonprofits can harness data to better serve their communities and communicate their impact.

Designed for community leaders and nonprofit professionals, this session will explore best practices in data collection, accessible tools and database systems, and strategies for transforming raw information into fundraising opportunities. Participants will learn how to use data not just for reporting—but as a powerful tool to engage funders, demonstrate outcomes, and drive meaningful change.

RSVP today: https://advancingmacomb.com/round-table-event/data-for-impact-leveraging-insights-to-strengthen-your-nonprofit/