In our first Summer of CEDAM webinar, we had the opportunity to discuss how community economic development can be used...
Member Projects
Member Projects
CEDAM members work across Michigan to build vibrant communities and create places that are accessible to everybody. The type of programs and work that is done each year evolves to address the growing and changing needs of community members.
Here are just a few of the projects that CEDAM members have recently completed. All CEDAM members can submit projects to be featured simply by filling out the form below:
What Works Cities Economic Mobility initiative helps the Lansing SAVE program unlock key data

Contributors: City of Lansing, CEDAM, John Hopkins Center for Government Excellence (GovEx) First… A bit of background As the old...
Reaching residents in the age of COVID-19: Show Me the Money Day pivots to virtual

2020 Show Me the Money Day events reached more than 2,300 Michigan residents. Want to bring an event to your...
Member Spotlight: Lake Trust Foundation Awards More Than $45,000 in Scholarships for Community Impact and Skilled Trades

The Lake Trust Foundation, a CEDAM member, awarded more than $45,000 in scholarships to Michigan residents during its annual scholarship...
Member Feature: Little Free Libraries Help Bring Books to All in Oceana County Area

By Danielle Siegel, AmeriCorps VISTA member, Community Foundation for Oceana County Have you seen one of the new Little Free...
Capital Area Housing Partnership Reveals Pop Icon Murals and Takes Suggestions for Walter French Development

Last year CAHP acquired the since-closed Walter French school building. They have plans to transform the school into affordable housing and other spaces from which Lansing's southside residents can benefit
CEDAM member Jefferson East, Inc. Helps Detroiters Save on Property Taxes

CEDAM member Jefferson East, Inc. (JEI) has been a catalyst for community economic development in the five neighborhoods they serve...
Housing Resources, Inc.: Rickman House Outdoor Park

Housing Resources, Inc. successfully created greenspace and an outdoor park adjacent to the Rickman House in the heart of downtown Kalamazoo.
Levine Law Group: City Hall Artist Lofts

Levine Law Group is located in Lansing and this project was in Dearborn
Community Housing Network: House Rehabilitation

Community Housing Network worked with Oakland County’s Community & Home Improvement Division in their Oakland County HOME Program to perform
The Greater Lansing Housing Coalition: Tuesday Toolmen

The Greater Lansing Housing Coalition’s mission is to help our community prosper by providing quality housing assistance for all, revitalizing neighborhoods
Urban Neighborhood Initiatives (UNI): Leadership 101

Leadership 101 is a program designed to develop youth to become leaders within their community.
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