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New Federal Tax Law Passed to Aid in Providing Relief to the Victims of the Earthquake in Haiti (Public Law 111-126)

On January 22, 2010, a new federal law came into effect in response to the outpouring of support being offered by American taxpayers in connection with relief efforts for those affected by the earthquake in Haiti. This law is designed to provide the following benefits for taxpayers making cash contributions in connection with those relief efforts. The law has two key provisions.

Acceleration of tax deduction

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How You Can Help Haiti

On January 12, a devastating earthquake struck Haiti and has caused a humanitarian disaster in the country. Much of Haiti’s infrastructure providing basic human needs, including food and water, is not functioning.

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Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan to Develop GreenSpace Project

Theresa Fraley
Communications Director
Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan
(313) 961-6675
tfraley@cfsem.org

Marc Fest
Vice President for Communications
John S. and James L. Knight Foundation
(305) 908-2677

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Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan Awards $125,000 to Organizations Serving People with Disabilities

Detroit, MI — The Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan (www.cfsem.org) today awarded grants totaling $125,000 to 50 nonprofit organizations that serve people with disabilities throughout the region.

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Community Foundation Challenge - Arts & Culture Surpasses Expectations

Detroit - The Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan released a preliminary report today on the amount of operating funds generated for the 75 arts and cultural organizations participating in the "Community Foundation Challenge—Arts and Culture."

Recognizing the important role that arts and cultural institutions play in enhancing the quality of life throughout the region, and in light of the current economic climate, the Community Foundation partnered with the Cultural Alliance of Southeastern Michigan to launch the Community Foundation Challenge—Arts and Culture.

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Community Foundation Launches New Web Site - www.cfsem.org

Detroit – The Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan has launched its new Web site. Visit the new site at www.cfsem.org to learn about the Community Foundation, become a donor, learn about our grantmaking, find available scholarships, access resources for professional advisors and take advantage of the Michigan Tax Credit. The new site contains many features including a media center featuring the latest videos and podcasts from the Foundation.

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David O. Egner Named Executive Director of New Economy Initiative - Funders are accelerating SE Michigan’s transition to innovation economy

Contact: Theresa Fraley
(313) 961-6675

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2009 Yearbook Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan

Click here to view the 2009 Yearbook of the Community Foundation of Southeast Michigan.

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Chelsea Community Foundation Awards $25,000 to the Chelsea District Library for Oral History Project

Contact: Theresa Fraley
313.961.6675

Chelsea, MI – The Chelsea Community Foundation, an affiliate of the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan, awarded a two-year, $25,000 grant to the Chelsea District Library to support a project documenting the history of the Chelsea community.

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Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan Marks Impact of 25 Years of Service to Region

Detroit, MI -- The Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan marked its 25th year working to improve the quality of life in southeast Michigan by announcing 25 special anniversary grant awards. The $625,000 in grants came as a welcomed surprise to the 25 nonprofits agencies from throughout the Community Foundation’s seven county service area, when each was presented with a check for $25,000. These special grants were part of more than $3.2 million in grants approved today at its annual meeting.

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New Federal Tax Law Passed to Aid in Providing Relief to the Victims of the Earthquake in Haiti (Public Law 111-126)

On January 22, 2010, a new federal law came into effect in response to the outpouring of support being offered by American taxpayers in...
How You Can Help Haiti

On January 12, a devastating earthquake struck Haiti and has caused a humanitarian disaster in the country. Much of Haiti’s infrastructure...

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