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Foundation news and highlights




Making the Grade winners announced


Good_Schools_logoThe Skillman Foundation's Board of Trustees approved more than $1.7 million in Good Schools: Making the Grade grants Wednesday. Overall, 102 schools were recognized, including 76 in the top three categories: High Performing, Improving, and Almost There.

Read more about the grants and High Performing Schools here.
Browse the interactive map to find schools by zip code, performance level and grade level.


MSU takes the reins at Good Schools Resource Center

MSU_photo Administrators gathered this spring for the launch of The Skillman Foundation's Good Schools Making the Grade Resource Center at YouthVille Detroit. They shared their successes and challenges at the event, which also marked the beginning of Michigan State University's stewardship of the Resource Center.

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New opportunities discovered through job prep program


Detroit-area students are discovering a world of opportunity through the Prevailing Community Corp.'s 10-week training and job preparation course.

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Skillman Scholars saluted for academic successes


The 24th annual Skillman Scholar luncheon was held recently to celebrate the academic successes of this year's nine scholars.

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Upcoming community events


10th Anniversary Graduation: Launching a Lifetime of Civic Action, 5:30-8 p.m. Thursday, Compuware Corporate Headquarters, One Campus Martius, Detroit. Read more.
All Species Parade, part of the River Days Festival, 11 a.m.-noon Friday, River Walk, Detroit. Read more.
Michigan Nonprofit Association Webinar: Applying for Stimulus Funding, 9 a.m.-noon Tue., June 30. Read more.

More online

About us: Learn more about the Foundation's grantmaking and mission.

Our history: Rose Skillman's commitment to children.

Grants: Browse our searchable Grants Database.



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