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Funding Equitable Community and Economic Development: The Role of Philanthropy in Advancing Economic Equity

May 30, 2023

Detroit Future City’s (DFC) report, “Funding Equitable Community and Economic Development: The Role of Philanthropy in Advancing Economic Equity” identifies focus areas for advancing economic equity through investments in community and economic development, and presents a framework for how philanthropic organizations working in Detroit can support in closing economic equity gaps.

The report stems from findings in DFC’s “State of Economic Equity in Detroit” report along with other pieces of research, which shed light on the fact that Detroit’s recent growth has not benefited all Detroiters, especially Black Detroiters, in an equitable way.

Hudson Webber Foundation funded Detroit Future City to develop this report to conduct research and engagement to help provide valuable insights into how funders can advance a “restorative” approach to their investments in the city and region.

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