
Michigan State Legislature passes $81.7 billion FY 2023-24 Budget
CONTACT:Jessica AcMoody, Policy DirectorPhone: 517.485.3588 x 1944 Email: acmoody@cedamichigan.org Community Economic Development field wins big with significant program investments LANSING, MI— Yesterday, the Michigan State Legislature passed a $81.7 billion

CEDAM Announces $200k in Children’s Savings Account Innovative Project Grants, Partners with University of Michigan to Track Impact
CONTACT: Brian Rakovitis517.485.3588 (ext. 1942)rakovitis@cedamichigan.org LANSING, MI — The Community Economic Development Association of Michigan (CEDAM) today announced the recipients of its 2023 Children’s Savings Account (CSA) Innovative Project Grants.

$100,000 Consumers Energy Foundation Grant supports CEDAM’s Economic Inclusion Work
As tax season kicks off, this grant is supporting meaningful initiatives to help more than 100,000 Michiganders build wealth. Lansing, MI – The Community Economic Development Association of Michigan (CEDAM)

CEDAM receives $100,000 grant from the Consumers Energy Foundation
The grant will help CEDAM connect Michiganders to critical financial resources and services Lansing, MI – The Community Economic Development Association of Michigan (CEDAM) has received a $100,000 grant from

CEDAM Awards 2021 Gene Kuthy Award to Robert Donohue Jr. of the Michigan Downtown Association
The Gene Kuthy Award honors an exemplary board member serving at a community development organization in Michigan September 14, 2021—The Community Economic Development Association of Michigan (CEDAM) is pleased to

CEDAM Awards 2021 Leader of the Year Award to Chanell Scott Contreras of ProsperUs
The Leader of the Year Award honors an exemplary CEDAM member engaged in innovative and impactful programming September 15, 2021—The Community Economic Development Association of Michigan (CEDAM) is pleased to

CEDAM to spotlight the impact of Children’s Savings Accounts on generational wealth
The organization’s July 12 webinar will host a state representative and foundation leader to discuss firsthand experience with Children’s Savings Account programs in Michigan. LANSING — The Community Economic Development

Ten Michigan Communities Selected to Host a Community Development Fellow
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 20, 2021 Contact: Madeleine March-Meenagh Interim Program Manager, CEDAM madeleine@cedamichigan.org 517.485.3588 ext. 1943 Fellows will expand organizational capacity, increase local collaboration, and remove barriers to development.

Governor Whitmer’s Budget Proposal Includes funding for key community economic development initiatives
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 11, 2021 Whitmer’s budget recommendations include $2 million for Children’s Savings Accounts (CSA) programs and $10 million for the Michigan Housing and Community Development Fund (MHCDF)

CEDAM Receives Consumers Energy Foundation Grant
$100,000 grant helps expand service delivery to support low-income and vulnerable Michiganders during COVID-19 Lansing, MI – CEDAM (Community Economic Development Association of Michigan) has received a $100,000 grant from
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Community Economic Development Association of Michigan
- Luke Forrest, Executive Director
- 517.485.3588 x1940
Children’s Savings Accounts & Financial Empowerment
- Brian Rakovitis, Manager of Financial Empowerment Initiatives
- 517.485.3588 x1940
Community Development Fellowship
- Sarah Teater
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Policy & Michigan Rural Council
- Jessica AcMoody, Policy Director
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Michigan Economic Impact Coalition
- Ross H. Yednock, Director
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AmeriCorps
- Rachel Diskin, Director of National Service Programs
- 517.485.3588 x1948
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