Rookie and friends put on a special show

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Rookie and friends put on a special show From Saginaw Community Foundation’s 1999 Annual Report   Saginaw Police Officer Joaquin Guerrero and Rookie, his police dog, have a message for area school children: don’t mess with drugs. Together, they travel to area schools and churches using skits and songs to deliver their anti-drug and anti-violence

Saginaw Community Foundation grants more than $93,000 to support programs across county

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The Saginaw Community Foundation granted $93,717.97 this quarter to support 15 programs and projects in Saginaw County.   “We strive to grant funds to support programs that will truly make a difference in our communities,” said Reneé Johnston, president and CEO of the foundation. “Every person who has supported the foundation – whether through donations,

Carrollton Education Foundation – Nancy Wilma Dalton Scholarship

Nancy W. Dalton has been a faithful and dedicated board of trustee member for Carrollton Education Foundation (CEF) from its inception. Prior to the CEF, Nancy worked with “Carrollton Community Scholarships.” Nancy has served as the Carrollton Education Foundation treasurer since 1986 and has done a fantastic and accurate job each year.   She is

Gospel Fest Music Arts Scholarship

Vicki Hill is a radio gospel announcer at WTLZ-FM 107.1 FM. For over 16 years, many people have invited Ms. Hill into their homes every Sunday to listen to her words of encouragement and special music arrangements of contemporary Christian to traditional gospel music. Ms. Hill showcases local artists and even gives artists who are

Joe H. and Rosanne S. Gardner Scholarship

Dr. Joe and Rosanne Gardner valued education and were proud to call Saginaw their home.   Established in 2012, the Joe H. and Rosanne S. Gardner Memorial Scholarship provides funding for students pursuing a career in the medical field.   Originally from Lansing, Dr. Joe Gardner received his Bachelor of Science degree from Michigan State

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  Close your eyes and imagine Saginaw County in the future. 10 years. 20 years. 50 years. Do you see a community with a robust arts culture? Do you see safe places for children to play? Do you see opportunities for residents to pursue higher education via scholarships? Do you see neighborhoods strengthened, health safeguarded

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Regional Scholarship supports students who seek to improve racial harmony, social justice

Beginning this week, students in the Great Lakes Bay Region may apply for the annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Regional Scholarship. Applications are due Oct. 30.   The scholarships are awarded to Bay, Midland and Saginaw County high school seniors, regardless of ethnicity, who actively embrace King’s dream of improving racial harmony and social

Who are we?

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There are many reasons why I enjoy my position with the Saginaw Community Foundation (SCF). I have the opportunity to work in a capacity that allows me to give back to my hometown on a daily basis. In addition, it’s rewarding to work with a staff, board of directors, volunteers and others in the community

A diamond in the rough

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Located on Saginaw’s east side is a sports and fitness park that is a true “gem.” Established by New Life Ministries outreach program Mission in the City in 2011, the park, filling a city block at N. 6th and N. 7th Streets and Federal and Janes Avenues, serves as a hub for residents in the

A prescription for philanthropy

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Dr. Louis Constan and his wife Karen were big-city kids who moved to Saginaw in 1972. Immediately, they were struck by what the Saginaw area had to offer.   “Lou is from Chicago and I grew up in Washington, D.C.,” says Karen. “We didn’t have a lot of resources, but there were always amazing things