New and improved, this rose is still a rose

For the last few months, you've heard us talk about our new strategic vision for Detroit kids. Now, we're pleased to introduce the new skillman.org. You'll find a fresher look, and an updated logo that continues to pay homage to our founder Rose Skillman. You'll find information highlighting our six focus areas of education, neighborhoods, community leadership, social innovation, safety and youth development. A lot has changed, but our mission to improve life for Detroit's children has not.

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foundation news

Foundation announces Request for Proposals for high-quality youth development programs

Last week, the Skillman Foundation announced a new Request for Proposals for its youth development work. The Foundation will be funding all of its youth development work through this RFP process moving forward. Today, and on July 22, the Foundation is hosting technical assistance sessions for grant seekers who have questions about the new process or a program's eligibility. These sessions will be held at the Foundation's office (100 Talon Centre, Suite 100, in Detroit) and will run from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Later this week, check our web site, where we will compile a FAQ page for RFP questions that will be updated through July as new questions come in. Find it at www.skillman.org/How-We-Work/Investment-Areas/Youth-Development.

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in the news

New series to examine changes in Osborn neighborhood

Today, ModelDMedia.com is debuting a pilot media project, a partnership with the Foundation and two of its nonprofit partners. The online magazine will cover innovations and transformations happening in two targeted neighborhoods, beginning with the Osborn neighborhood, in a series called, "On the Ground." Model D reporters and editors have taken up office space at the Matrix Center with the Osborn Neighborhood Alliance. From that space, they will spend 90 days exploring positive innovations taking place among residents, organizations, youth and businesses in the neighborhood. Later this year, they'll move to Brightmoor to cover stories in that neighborhood. The Osborn “On the Ground” community kick-off meeting is happening from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the Detroit Public Library Franklin Branch (McNichols at Gratiot).

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Grants Map

The Skillman Foundation has partnered with the New York City-based Foundation Center to provide Skillman Foundation website visitors with a custom version of the Foundation Center's Philanthropy In/Sight data visualization platform, which utilizes Google maps to show the scope and reach of The Skillman Foundation's work in Detroit. Access Grants Map here

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Who we are: Learn more about the Foundation's grantmaking and mission.

Our history: Rose Skillman's commitment to children.

Grants: Browse our Grants Map.