Tag: Detroit

The Kresge Foundation: New, state-of-the art Marygrove Early Education Center celebrates grand opening

September 17, 2021

Marygrove Early Education Center

Trailblazing Early Learning Center Opens Doors on Marygrove Campus in Detroit

September 15, 2021

Profile: Detroit Achievement Academy Founder Kyle Smitley on Starting a Charter School, Expansion, and Her “Unhinged” Love for Facilities Projects

September 15, 2021

MLive: Transforming learning spaces: Program aims to improve access to early childhood education

August 18, 2021

$2.5 Million in IFF Loans Strengthen CDFI Industry and Support Small Businesses in the Midwest

Stronger Nonprofits Initiative Spotlight: InsideOut Literary Arts Executive Director Suma Karaman Rosen

How Learning Spaces Expansion to Grand Rapids Addresses Inequity and Shapes Children’s Futures

map of redlined neighborhoods

Five Ways That Lenders Can Interrupt Racism and Provide Restorative-Justice Capital in Our Communities

Model D: This faith-based nonprofit helped spark a revival in Detroit’s Regent Park

February 25, 2021

Bridge Detroit: Cradle-to-career program at Marygrove campus serves Detroit’s littlest people

February 1, 2021

January 2021 Loan Roundup

January 31, 2021

WILX Lansing: Children’s Book Provides Practical Tips for Returning to In-Person Learning

January 26, 2021

“How My School Fights a Virus:” IFF publishes children’s book with practical tips on returning to school

January 5, 2021

Matrix Human Services: L.A.C.C. Child Care Academy Transforms After Renovations

October 26, 2020

Press Release: Stronger Nonprofits Initiative Launches in Detroit and Milwaukee, Providing Free Financial Resources for Leaders of Color

October 23, 2020

Partnerships, Equity & the CDFI Way: How 159 Midwest nonprofits received PPP loans through IFF

October 12, 2020

Press Release: $22 million financing package closes to support cutting edge early childhood center on Marygrove campus

October 12, 2020

Interested in Racial Justice? Invest in Early Childhood Education.

October 8, 2020

Nonprofit PPP loan recipient sees character shine through in tough moments – MACC Development, Detroit

August 13, 2020

Nonprofit PPP loan recipient with new mortgage finds support — The Yunion, Detroit

Nonprofit PPP loan recipient “reimagines” programs, positions – Life Remodeled, Detroit

Architectural Digest: Inside a Historic Detroit Charter School That Takes Cues From Wes Anderson

Profile: Denise Smith, Hope Starts Here Implementation Director

Image of groundbreaking ceremony at Marygrove College

Detroit breaks ground on $15 million early education center that will serve as national model

Interior image of Detroit Prep classroom with children

Detroit Prep revives century-old school building to serve up to 500 students in Pingree Park

Interior image of Blessed Beginnings Learning Center classroom

Experienced child care provider expands to serve 6x more children on Detroit’s east side

Chalkbeat: Researchers say Detroit could become a national leader in pre-K

December 12, 2019

Associated Press: New state-of-the art Early Childhood Education center breaks ground on Marygrove campus

November 22, 2019

Crain’s Detroit Business: $15 million Early Childhood Education Center breaks ground on Marygrove campus

November 22, 2019

Chalkbeat: After years of fundraising and legal battles, a Detroit charter celebrates its new home

November 18, 2019