Author Archives: Rachel Skylis

Written by: Morgan Schwanky Women are continuing to break records in 2023, with Greta Gerwig’s Barbie breaking records at the box office, Taylor Swift having the most No. 1 albums of any artist, and Beyoncé being the most-awarded Grammy artist. For the first time ever, the upcoming MTV Video Music Awards’ Artist of the Year category nominees are all female … Read More

Building Bridges Means Building Relationships Across Communities   It’s not unusual to feel alone and apart from others. In fact, according to a recent article on psb.org, a recent U.S. Census Bureau survey found that “People with robust social connections are more likely to live longer, healthier, and happier lives. Americans have been spending less time with friends and more … Read More

Swing By Our Virtual Office Hours   Looking to learn more about Bridge Builders? Need some help with an application? Want feedback on a project idea before the deadline? Come to our Zoom office hours and chat with our Program Officer!   Thursday April 13 from 12:00 – 1:00pm ET   The Bridge Builders Microgrants program offers small, one-time grants … Read More

    Applications Are Open Through April 23     Bring your community together with a Bridge Builders Microgrant! The Bridge Builders Microgrants program is pleased to offer a fourth round of microgrant project funding for those looking to unite people in creative ways. Project funding could support everything from downtown murals and storefront decorations to neighborhood porch fests and … Read More

Learn How to Make a Gift and Maximize Its Impact Michigan is fortunate to have a wide variety of nonprofit organizations working on missions that matter. Our nonprofits represent the best of our state and demonstrate that Michiganders are caring, generous people committed to helping each other thrive. Michigan nonprofits support people of every identity including gender, race, age, ability, … Read More

  The Bridge Builders Microgrants program is fortunate to have generous support from its funders. Our funders share our values about the power of community, the importance of bringing people together, and the confidence that communities know best. It is our pleasure to highlight one of those funders here! Read on for a Q&A with DTE Foundation President and Chair … Read More

  The Bridge Builders Microgrants program is fortunate to have generous support from its funders. Our funders share our values about the power of community, the importance of bringing people together, and the confidence that communities know best. It is our pleasure to highlight one of those funders here! Read on for a Q&A with Horizon Bank Market President Janet … Read More

  Changing the world often starts by changing your community for the better. The Bridge Builders Microgrants program offers small, one-time microgrants to people or organizations within MML member communities. These microgrants fund collaborative, creative projects. The goal of any Bridge Builders project is to bring people out of their homes and into their community. The program was really born … Read More