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Statement from Kelley Kuhn, President & CEO, MNA, on the Federal Government
October 01, 2025
MEDIA STATEMENT
For Immediate Release
October 1, 2025
Statement from Kelley Kuhn, President & CEO, Michigan Nonprofit Association, on the
Federal Government Shutdown
“A federal government shutdown is highly disruptive and potentially devastating for
Michigan’s nonprofits. These organizations already operate on tight margins and lean
budgets, and even brief interruptions in federal grants and contracts can create serious
financial strain. When funding is slowed or halted, nonprofits struggle to deliver the
essential services that millions of Michigan residents rely on every day—services like food
assistance, housing support, health care, and childcare. The ripple eCect of a shutdown
threatens not only the stability of nonprofit organizations but also the well-being of the
communities they serve.
— Kelley Kuhn, President & CEO
Michigan Nonprofit Association