by Joelle Kruczek | Oct 27, 2022 | Human Needs, Our People, People, Your Neighborhood
The DTE Energy Foundation continued its mission to support victims of domestic violence in Michigan by awarding another round of grants to 45 state-funded domestic violence shelters in Michigan. This year’s grant amount of $420,000 brings the Foundation’s total...
by Kate Mitchell | Oct 14, 2022 | Economic Progress, Energy Future, Environment, Human Needs, Places, Planet, Progress, Wayne County, Your Neighborhood
It started with a hole. Nearby, a young tree was waiting to take root in its new home on a median across from St. John Lutheran Church in Detroit, a crowd watching as an urban forestry specialist expertly planted it in the ground on a warm fall day. Far from a...
by Joelle Kruczek | Oct 10, 2022 | Human Needs, Volunteerism, Your Neighborhood
Empowerment Plan (EP) is celebrating its 10th year of impact with Project 10: a nationwide EMPWR coat distribution initiative set to take place on World Homeless Day, Monday, Oct. 10, 2022. EP is teaming up with civic and community organizations in 10 cities across...
by Joelle Kruczek | Mar 28, 2022 | Human Needs, People, Your Neighborhood
As a way to help aid in the mission to bring awareness – and an end – to a difficult issue many communities face today, DTE Energy Foundation and Avalon Healing Center are joining forces this April – recognized as Sexual Assault Awareness Month – to make a stand...
by DTE Social Media Team | Mar 14, 2022 | Human Needs, Our People, People, Volunteerism, Your Neighborhood
In February, the DTE Energy Foundation partnered with Mittens for Detroit and Empowerment Plan to provide community members with essential winter items. Through the partnership, both nonprofits received a grant allowing them to purchase mittens and coats for those...
by DTE Social Media Team | Feb 1, 2022 | DEI, Human Needs, People, Your Neighborhood
The DTE Energy Foundation awarded more than $1 million in grants to eight Michigan-based organizations focused on encouraging equity. Grant recipients include the Council of Michigan Foundations, Detroit Regional Chamber Foundation, Dutton Farm, GreenLight Fund, Latin...
