August 14-18, 2023: Charitable Nonprofit Week

WHEREAS, Michigan’s nonprofit sector is a strong economic force that employs approximately 470,000 Michiganders, nearly 11% of Michigan’s workforce, drives billions each year in overall economic activity contributing to the state’s economy, and improves the quality of life in Michigan; and,

WHEREAS, the more than 50,000 nonprofits in the state are committed to the values of diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice as evidenced by serving the educational, civic, health, religious, human services, recreational, philanthropic, and environmental needs of our state; and,

WHEREAS, collaboration between nonprofits and government can cut costs, improve services, and return greater value to taxpayers while uplifting our communities; and,

WHEREAS, the missions of charitable nonprofit organizations are supported and enhanced by the Michigan Nonprofit Association, Council of Michigan Foundations, Michigan Association of United Ways, and the Michigan Community Service Commission and their partners; and,

WHEREAS, during this week, we raise awareness of the critical role of charitable nonprofits to the strength and vitality of Michigan’s communities;

NOW, THEREFORE, I, Gretchen Whitmer, governor of Michigan, do hereby proclaim August 14 – 18, 2023, as Charitable Nonprofit Week in Michigan.