We work hard at the foundation to bring community initiatives across Saginaw County to life every day. Here is another great story:   Since 2004, the Food Bank of Eastern Michigan has helped children who are at-risk for hunger by packing a lot of nutrition into backpacks on Fridays.   Why Fridays? “These children typically

  In 2012, the Saginaw Community Foundation supported many initiatives across the county. Here is a glimpse at one.   The Saginaw County Sports Hall of Fame is making the play of a lifetime by creating a new home inside the Castle Museum of Saginaw County History in downtown Saginaw.   “Our goal is to

Dr. Louis Constan and his wife Karen were big-city kids who moved to Saginaw in 1972. And they were immediately 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

The Council of Michigan Foundations is hosting an event called “Passing the Baton: Effective Nonprofit and Philanthropic Leadership Transitions through Diversity and Inclusion.” This event will be held May 13, 2013 from 8:00AM to 5:00PM at Saginaw Valley State University.   Within philanthropy and the nonprofit sector, there exists the need and opportunity to help

The Junior League of Saginaw Valley (JLSV) is currently accepting enabling fund applications for projects focused on Children’s Health & Wellness. Applications are accepted in an ongoing process throughout the year.   The JLSV distributes enabling funds annually within the Great Lakes Bay Region to programs that provide a service within the community that are

  Applications for the William & Helen Kempf Music Scholarship, established in 2009 to honor two strong advocates of music education, are due Friday, March 15. The scholarship will help a Saginaw County student participate in a Michigan music camp or study.   The scholarship will provide up to $500 to help a student. Applicants

The Saginaw Community Foundation granted $45,609.80 last quarter to support 12 programs and projects in Saginaw County.   “It is our goal to improve the quality of life in Saginaw County,” said Reneé Johnston, president and CEO of the foundation. “Each year, we infuse thousands of dollars back into the community. The grants from the

The Saginaw Community Foundation is hiring a full-time Marketing & Communications Officer. Cover letters and resumes are due by Tuesday, Feb. 19 (note: due to the outgoing date of the next HAPPO Michigan Report, resumes will be accepted until Friday, Feb. 22. But, please send your application in before that date if possible).    We’re seeking

Kendra Kempf, program officer at the Saginaw Community Foundation, shares some important information about our grants. If you have questions, contact her at 989-755-0545 or kendra@saginawfoundation.org.    Grants Offered Through SCF If you’re planning to apply for a Saginaw Community Foundation grant this year, check out the grants and resources we have available to help

Yesterday, we hosted a grantwriting workshop to help the community learn how to develop an effective grant proposal. Here are a few highlights from Kendra Kempf, SCF’s program officer:   1. Honesty is always the best policy. Don’t risk your credibility by trying to “spin” parts of your application or proposal   2. Provide supporting