Community in Action
Pontiac Community Foundation brings together residents, nonprofit leaders, funders, and public partners to strengthen local leadership and ensure community voices help shape the future of Pontiac. Through collaboration and action, we’re building a more connected and equitable city.
Community Voices
Pontiac is at a critical point in its history. Over the next decade, the city will undergo a once-in-a-generation transformation due to large-scale, multi-year projects such as the unwinding of the Woodward Loop, relocation of Oakland County Headquarters, and other infrastructure investments that increase connectivity.
What we do now as a community and how we interact with public and private stakeholders will directly impact the benefits experienced by residents for decades to come.
In response, PCF is launching Community Voices, a Pontiac resident advisory board for PCF programming. Members serve as trusted advisors, providing guidance, sharing expertise, and strengthening connections between PCF and the community to ensure initiatives reflect local needs and create lasting impact.
Get Involved
If you would like to participate or know someone who would be a great fit, please reach out.
Housing & Homeownership Initiatives
Addressing issues of equity and wealth-building in the communities Pontiac residents call home.
Oakland County Regional Housing Partnership
The Oakland County Regional Housing Partnership is a multi-sector collaborative supported by the Michigan State Housing Development Authority to address the affordable housing gap across the state. One of fifteen such partnerships statewide, it brings together experienced leaders working toward sustainable housing solutions.
Focus Areas
- Preventing and ending homelessness
- Expanding affordable housing stock
- Community education about housing
PCF’s Role
PCF serves as project manager, facilitating collaboration across more than 30 organizations and leading conversations that drive regional alignment and action.
Impact
Through an innovative regional planning approach, the partnership is working to help close Michigan’s affordable housing gap by 2027.
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Nonprofit Convening
Pontiac Nonprofit Executive Forum
Convened by Pontiac Community Foundation
The Pontiac Nonprofit Executive Forum is an executive-level gathering designed exclusively for nonprofit Executive Directors and CEOs serving Pontiac. It creates a focused space for strategic dialogue, collaboration, and meaningful connection.
What It Is
A dedicated forum for executive leadership to engage in high-level discussions that shape organizational direction and community impact.
What Happens
- Strategic, outcome-driven conversations
- Peer networking and collaboration
- Practical insights relevant to leadership challenges
Why It Matters
- Direct access to funders and institutional partners
- Insights into funding priorities and trends
- Stronger alignment across organizations serving Pontiac
Together, these sessions ensure leaders leave better informed, better connected, and better equipped to serve the community.