2025 House Resolution 210

A resolution to declare November 12–18, 2025, as Community Foundation Week in the state of Michigan.

Whereas, Community Foundation Week was established in 1989 to celebrate the vital role community foundations play in strengthening communities across America through collaborative, innovative partnerships with the public, private, and nonprofit sectors; and

Whereas, For over a century, community foundations have served as trusted stewards of community assets and catalysts for change, improving the lives of millions and helping communities and families thrive by growing local assets to address local issues; and

Whereas, Michigan’s more than 60 community foundations, affiliates, and area funds serve communities across Michigan, urban, suburban, and rural, building strength, resilience and connection in all communities regardless of their size and empowering individuals from all walks of life to be philanthropists and contribute to the well-being of their communities; and

Whereas, Michigan community foundations convene nonprofit, governmental, and civic leaders, including partners from private foundations, local and county governments, community colleges and more to co-create innovative solutions to pressing social challenges and advance opportunities that strengthen our state; and

Whereas, Michigan community foundations have demonstrated leadership and responsiveness in times of crisis, including their coordinated support following disasters in recent years, such as tornadoes and ice storms in Gaylord, southwest Michigan and northern Michigan; and.

Whereas, Michigan community foundations are committed to excellence and continuous improvement through active membership in the Council of Michigan Foundations and adherence to the rigorous standards of Community Foundations National Standards; and

Whereas, It is essential to recognize and celebrate the enduring impact of Michigan’s community foundations, including their investment, partnership, and leadership that continue to shape a resilient future for all; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body declare November 12–18, 2025, as Community Foundation Week in the state of Michigan.

Official record

Offered in the House

Nov. 6, 2025

Offered by Rep. Steve Frisbie (R-44) and 41 co-sponsors

Co-sponsored by Reps. Ken Borton (R-105), Brad Paquette (R-37), Jerry Neyer (R-92), Cameron Cavitt (R-106), Angela Witwer (D-76), Joseph Pavlov (R-64), Alicia St. Germaine (R-62), Mike Harris (R-52), John Roth (R-104), Doug Wozniak (R-59), Joseph Aragona (R-60), Kara Hope (D-74), Donavan McKinney (D-11), Tom Kunse (R-100), Joey Andrews (D-38), Tyrone Carter (D-1), Joe Tate (D-9), Tonya Myers Phillips (D-7), Matt Koleszar (D-22), Mike McFall (D-14), Mai Xiong (D-13), Matt Longjohn (D-40), Stephen Wooden (D-81), Laurie Pohutsky (D-17), Natalie Price (D-6), Stephanie Young (D-16), Amos O’Neal (D-94), William Bruck (R-30), Julie Rogers (D-41), Rylee Linting (R-27), Karl Bohnak (R-109), Matt Bierlein (R-97), Brian BeGole (R-71), Angela Rigas (R-79), Phil Green (R-67), Noah Arbit (D-20), Kelly Breen (D-21), Carol Glanville (D-84), Tim Kelly (R-93), Reggie Miller (D-31) and Phil Skaggs (D-80)