James H. Cole Legacy Foundation Blog

Since 2019, the James H. Cole Legacy Foundation has been making strides to provide opportunities and resources to the members of the Detroit community. Learn more about our continuing efforts.

Posted on August 24, 2023 by jhcfadm

Press Release: James H. Cole Legacy Foundation names Executive Director

Detroit– August 22, 2023 – The James H. Cole Legacy Foundation has appointed Nicole Black as its new Executive Director. Black brings to her new role a wealth of experience from a distinguished career in media and philanthropy. “Nicole has fostered many amazing relationships between the media, small businesses, local organizations, and the community at […]

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Posted on February 10, 2023 by jhcfadm

The 2023 James H. Cole Heroes & Hope Calendar

The James H. Cole Legacy Foundation is proud to announce that the Heroes & Hope Calendar for 2023 is now available! This calendar celebrates the brave and selfless actions of individuals who have made a difference in our Detroit community. The James H. Cole Legacy Foundation, established during our centennial year, celebrates heroes in our […]

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Posted on April 14, 2022 by jhcfadm

Changing the Lives of Kids in Detroit – James H. Cole Legacy Foundation Partners with Pure Heart Foundation

The James H. Cole Legacy Foundation was excited to share in the official grand opening of the Pure Heart Foundation Scholars Center on Saturday, March 26th, 2022. The Center provides a safe space for kids and teens (ages 4 to 18) with incarcerated parents to access critical resources and engage in intellectual exploration. As a […]

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Posted on January 20, 2022 by jhcfadm

The James H. Cole Heroes Calendar for 2022 Is Here!

The James H. Cole Legacy Foundation, in collaboration with James H. Cole Home for Funerals, decided to shine a light on our Detroit, Michigan community by honoring the heroes, particularly frontline and vital workers, whose relentless efforts kept the city safe throughout the pandemic. As a response, we created Love Thy Neighbor, an effort that […]

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Posted on January 12, 2022 by jhcfadm

Holiday Food Giveaway

The James H. Cole Legacy Foundation in partnership with the Youth Are Bigger Than Life organization hosted a relief effort for Detroit residents on December 18 where they welcomed nearby residents and community members at their James H. Cole Home For Funerals West Grand Blvd. location.Attendees braved the snow and rain to stop by to […]

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Posted on January 12, 2022 by jhcfadm

12 Days of Giving

During the 2022 holiday season the James H. Cole Legacy Foundation once again honored some of our community’s finest “Everyday Heroes” with our “12 Days Of Giving” initiative, which is a part of the Foundation’s “Love Thy Neighbor” program. Twelve local heroes from educators to nurses were nominated by their fellow community members for their […]

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Posted on July 21, 2021 by jhcfadm

Love Thy Neighbor Campaign Food Donations

The James H. Cole Legacy Foundation once again activated our Stevie Award winning “Love Thy Neighbor” campaign across Metro Detroit with food donations to local firehouses. Our “Love Thy Neighbor” program was initiated in 2020 with the mission of showing support for local students and appreciation for their neighbors’ hard work serving the most vulnerable […]

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Posted on June 9, 2021 by jhcfadm

Welcome to the New James H. Cole Legacy Foundation Website

James H. Cole Home for Funerals established the James H. Cole Legacy Foundation in 2019 as a way to celebrate the family-owned business’ 100-year anniversary, and to thank the community for its continued support. Since it’s creation, the Foundation has grown significantly, embedding itself into Detroit, Michigan community and helping to serve our neighbors in […]

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Posted on June 3, 2021 by jhcfadm

Introducing the 2021 James H. Cole Heroes Calendar

After the year that was 2020, the James H. Cole Legacy Foundation – in partnership with James H. Cole Home for Funerals – decided to bring some light to our Detroit, Michigan community by celebrating the heroes, particularly frontline and essential workers, whose tireless endeavors kept the community safe throughout the pandemic. As a result, […]

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Posted on May 7, 2021 by jhcfadm

Our COVID-19 Efforts: Giving Back to the Community We Love

At the James H. Cole Legacy Foundation, we’ve been working hard over the past year to give back to the frontline workers and essential healthcare employees who have been sacrificing so much to keep the rest of the community safe and healthy during the COVID-19 pandemic. Thanks to the generous donations of local Southeast Michigan […]

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