Advancing Macomb

08/31/2026

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!

Harrison Township Public Library (HTPL)
Roseville Public Library - Michigan

08/31/2026

We would like to say thank you to our 2026 Community Summit Supporters, smartmovesus, IFF, and OneMacomb!

We deeply appreciate their support for this annual event.

Get your tickets to this year’s Community Engagement Summit here: https://advancingmacomb.com/community-engagement-summit/

08/28/2026

This week's comes from C & G Newspapers!

Teachers, parents, students and administrators from Burr Elementary School in Sterling Heights were invited to a special back-to-school shopping event on Aug. 26 at Kroger Marketplace, 14945 23 Mile Road in Shelby Township, using a joint $3,000 donation from Kroger and the United Shore Professional Baseball League.

Burr Elementary fifth grade teacher Jazzmin Merkerson was one of the many shoppers from the school district who was able to pick out items. This is her first year teaching in the Utica school district, though she previously taught two years at a different school district.

“I picked up a few classroom items, and the classroom items that I picked up are really going to help out with what we need on a day to day (basis): Lysol wipes and Kleenex, crayons, markers, things like that,” Merkerson said.

We love to see this kind of connection between local sports and the community. Keep it up!

Read the full story here:

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Teachers, parents, students and administrators from Burr Elementary School in Sterling Heights were invited to a special back-to-school shopping event on Aug. 26 at Kroger Marketplace, 14945 23 Mile Road in Shelby Township, using a joint $3,000 donation from Kroger and the United...

08/26/2026

"Nonprofit leaders are often juggling everything from fundraising and board development to communications and long-term planning," said Meghan Rutigliano, program manager for Advancing Macomb. "The [Nonprofit] Accelerator gives them dedicated time to work on their organizations, learn from experts and peers, and leave with practical strategies they can put into action right away."

We'd like to thank MLive.com for this coverage of our Nonprofit Accelerator Program! Applications are now OPEN for this 3-month leadership development program for organizations serving Macomb County residents.

Read the full article here: https://www.mlive.com/news/detroit/2026/08/free-leadership-training-offered-for-macomb-county-nonprofit-leaders

Submit your application today: https://advancingmacomb.com/advancing-macomb-nonprofit-accelerator/

Get the latest Michigan local news, sports, weather, entertainment and breaking updates on mlive.com

08/25/2026

Some topics covered in our Nonprofit Accelerator Program's core curriculum are:

🌎 The nonprofit ecosystem in southeast Michigan

🤝 Building a culture of inclusion

💰 Fundraising and grantwriting

✅ And so much more!

Would further education on these topics help your nonprofit? Join us for an info session TOMORROW to learn more about the program and how to apply. RSVP below!

𝗔𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗠𝗮𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗯 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝘆 𝗻𝗼𝗻𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗶𝘁𝘀!

Looking to level up your organization, grow your impact, and connect with a network of fellow changemakers?

Join us for an info session to learn more about the Advancing Macomb Fall 2026 Nonprofit Accelerator—a competitive, free, 10-week program designed to help small and growing nonprofits strengthen their operations, leadership, and reach.

𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗼 𝘀𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻: Wednesday, August 26 at 1 PM (ET)
𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: Zoom (registration required)
𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: https://advancingmacomb.com/advancing-macomb-nonprofit-accelerator/

For more information and to apply, visit our website.

Let’s build something great—together.

08/24/2026

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!

St. Clair Shores Public Library
Shelby Township Library
Blake Farms
LegaSea Aquarium & The Reptarium

08/23/2026

We would like to say thank you to 2026 Community Engagement Summit sponsors Consumers Energy, Advia Credit Union, and Macomb Community College!

All three sponsors are strong community institutions, and we deeply appreciate their support for this annual event.

Get your tickets to this year’s Community Engagement Summit here: https://advancingmacomb.com/community-engagement-summit/

08/23/2026

𝗔𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗠𝗮𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗯 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝘆 𝗻𝗼𝗻𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗶𝘁𝘀!

Looking to level up your organization, grow your impact, and connect with a network of fellow changemakers?

Join us for an info session to learn more about the Advancing Macomb Fall 2026 Nonprofit Accelerator—a competitive, free, 10-week program designed to help small and growing nonprofits strengthen their operations, leadership, and reach.

𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗼 𝘀𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻: Wednesday, August 26 at 1 PM (ET)
𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: Zoom (registration required)
𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: https://advancingmacomb.com/advancing-macomb-nonprofit-accelerator/

For more information and to apply, visit our website.

Let’s build something great—together.

08/21/2026

This week's comes from C & G Newspapers.

Offering both classes on raising kids and a boutique that provides new and gently used items for free, Madison Family Planning is a nonprofit that serves parents across the metro Detroit area.

The nonprofit operates out of rented space on the first floor of a building located at 26040 John R Road in Madison Heights, on the east side of John R Road, south of 11 Mile Road and north of Interstate 696. It’s open 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., four days a month — every other Thursday and every other Saturday — with the boutique open both days, and classes held on Saturdays.

Founder Patricia Shields said that classes [they offer] are taught by volunteers and cover all kinds of topics.

“For example, we just had a series of classes on potty training,” Shields said, noting that caseworkers are available for one-on-one counseling appointments, as well.

Read the full story here:

METRO DETROIT — Offering both classes on raising kids and a boutique that provides new and gently used items for free, Madison Family Planning is a nonprofit that serves parents across the metro Detroit area.

08/20/2026

GrantWatch is the #1 website for federal, state, local, foundation, and corporate grants, International funding, and awards in the USA & Canada.

We are excited to partner with Harrison Township Public Library (HTPL) on Find, Filter, Fund: Getting the Most Out of GrantWatch, where we will cover navigating the database and identifying funding opportunities!

RSVP today: https://advancingmacomb.com/event/find-filter-fund-getting-the-most-out-of-grantwatch/