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:
Introducing: The CSA Innovative Grant Project
We are proud to announce the recipients of CEDAM’s Children’s Savings Account (CSA) Innovative Project Grants! In partnership with the Michigan Poverty Task Force, CEDAM has awarded four Michigan CSA
Driving recovery and inclusion: A Q&A with Joan Nelson, Kristi James and Jessica AcMoody about community economic development
In our first Summer of CEDAM webinar, we had the opportunity to discuss how community economic development can be used to uplift Michigan communities as we emerge from the COVID-19
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 saying goes, you can’t see the forest for the trees.
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 community next year? Read through to find how! Show Me
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 award celebration on September 4, 2019. Lake Trust Foundation President
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 Libraries popping up around Oceana County? Jumping into the early
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 along the east Jefferson corridor in Detroit since 1994. From
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