2014 Joseph W. Madison Youth Award Recipient

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James Dwenger, Swan Valley High School By Kay Wejrowski   James Dwenger was born knowing one word: “Yes.”   As he grew up, he learned a full sentence: “What can I do to help you?”   That attitude, coupled with a smile that will brighten anyone’s day, has been his mantra though life.   Need

Brandon Walker “BW” Memorial Scholarships – Criminal Justice Scholarship

Brandon Walker was a member of Swan Valley High School Class of 2011. After graduating from high school, Brandon planned to attend Ferris State University to study criminal justice. He had secured a part-time position with the Ferris State University Police and was one of two chosen from over 100 applicants. This was just one

Michigan Sugar Company Employee Scholarship

  The Michigan Sugar Company Employee Scholarship was established in 2014 to support and honor our employees and their families. The need to acquire additional skills after high school, be it Career and Technical Education (CTE) (skilled trade/vocation) school or college, is extremely important. Through this scholarship, Michigan Sugar Company hopes to show its commitment

Cohen Leadership Scholarship

  Established by Dr. and Mrs. Andrew H. Cohen, the Cohen Leadership Scholarship will be presented annually to a Heritage High School graduating senior. The recipient must understand what leadership means and demonstrate leadership with his/her peers in school, in the community and with family and be poised to continue to lead in the future.  

Indo-Pak Scholarship

The Indo-Pak Friendship Society of Mid-Michigan was formed to promote fellowship among members of the Indian-American and Pakistani-American communities. Together, their mission is to enhance the quality of life for the entire Mid-Michigan community by emphasizing cultural and service activities by individuals and groups.  

Protecting our Children: Are We Doing Enough?

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  Helping a child grow and mature does not take place in a vacuum. Kids ages 5-17 are subject to many factors in their lives which often negatively impact their development.  One of the most difficult factors to talk and learn about is child sexual abuse. This interactive session will delve into the behavior of

Johnston appointed to State of Michigan Board of Medicine by Governor

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On Feb. 21, 2014, Reneé Johnston, president and CEO of Saginaw Community Foundation was appointed to the State of Michigan Board of Medicine by Gov. Rick Snyder.   “It is truly an honor to be selected amongst such an elite group of professionals,” said Johnston. “Serving on the state Board of Medicine will be an amazing

Saginaw Community Foundation director of finance receives certification

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Recently, Becky Gerzseny, director of finance at Saginaw Community Foundation, received certification as a Certified Nonprofit Accounting Professional (CNAP). The eight-week course facilitated by the FMA Institute is the only nationally recognized certification program for nonprofit accounting professionals.   “This certification program allowed me to gain a greater understanding of the accounting practices of our

Building Saginaw while preserving its history

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Thomas Mudd, local historian and founder of the Saginaw Valley Historic Preservation Society, often works to preserve the past. But, he’s also working to build a better Saginaw for future generations through the four funds he has started at the Saginaw Community Foundation.   “I’m a great believer in all the different things the Saginaw

Help change a life: scholarship review volunteers needed

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Each year, nearly 200 people from all walks of life volunteer to help review scholarship applications for the Saginaw Community Foundation – and you could be one of them.    Volunteers review a packet of applications and score the students in 10 different areas – such as leadership, volunteer service, extracurricular activities and essays –