Consumers Energy Foundation Awards Funds to Community Organizations in Southeast Michigan

Grant supports organizations providing various services across the region

OAKLAND COUNTY, Mich., Oct. 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Consumers Energy Foundation has awarded $60,000 in grant funding to three Southeast Michigan organizations to strengthen their communities and connect residents with vital resources and services.

The Consumers Energy Foundation awarded the funding through its Community Impact Awards, supporting programs serving communities across Monroe, Wayne, Washtenaw, Macomb and Oakland counties. This investment supports ongoing services and programs that strengthen communities and create access to vital resources.

"We are thrilled to stand alongside these organizations as they work to expand services throughout Michigan," said Catherine Wilson, secretary and treasurer of the Consumers Energy Foundation. "We build stronger communities through partnership and collaboration. Together, each of us can make a difference in the lives of those we serve and create brighter futures for generations to come."

Recipients include:

Monroe County:

• Erie Township, $20,000 to transform and improve accessibility in a community park
• Step Up Foundation, $20,000 to expand school-based food pantries across Monroe County

Wayne, Washtenaw, Macomb and Oakland Counties:

• Building Beds 4 Kids, $20,000, to provide free beds to metro-Detroit children while giving young adults with developmental disabilities hands on job training

These investments reflect the mission of the Consumers Energy Foundation to invest in, uplift and improve neighborhoods and communities while improving residents' quality of life. The Community Impact Awards continues that effort, replacing the former Prosperity Signature Award.

The Consumers Energy Foundation is the charitable arm of Consumers Energy, Michigan's largest energy provider. The Foundation contributes to the growth and strengthening of Michigan communities by investing in what's most important — our people, our planet and Michigan's prosperity. In 2025, the Consumers Energy Foundation, CMS Energy Foundation, Consumers Energy, its employees and retirees contributed more than $17 million in support of Michigan nonprofits and communities. For more information, visit ConsumersEnergy.com/Foundation.

SOURCE Consumers Energy