A program geared for students in grades K-12 that brings learning opportunities and activities centered around STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) is getting a huge boost. Saginaw STEM’s “STEM Saturdays” initiative was awarded in June Saginaw Community Foundation’s Board of Directors’ Community Improvement Initiative $25,000 grant at our Annual Celebration.   STEM Saturdays are hands-on

Between Jan. 12 – Mar. 10, 2023, Saginaw Community Foundation (SCF) granted $231,725, supporting 22 programs and projects via its designated, donor advised and competitive grant processes.    “Every person who has supported the foundation – whether through donations, volunteering or advocacy – has assisted us in giving much needed support to the programs and

Between Apr. 11 – June 10, 2022, Saginaw Community Foundation (SCF) granted $218,608.60 supporting 30 programs and projects via its designated, donor advised and competitive grant processes. Through the first two quarters of 2022, SCF has granted a total of $528,185.60.       The following SCF funds provided designated and donor advised (non-competitive) grants,

  Between Dec. 10, 2021 – Mar. 11, 2022, Saginaw Community Foundation (SCF) granted $309,577 supporting 126 programs and projects via its designated, donor advised and competitive grant processes.         The following SCF funds provided designated and donor advised (non-competitive) grants, Dec. 10, 2021 – Mar. 11, 2022:     Bierlein Family

Between Jan. 1 – Apr. 8, 2021, Saginaw Community Foundation (SCF) granted $390,093.96 supporting 32 programs and projects via its designated, donor advised and competitive grant processes. Continue reading for a listing of grant recipients.   Organizations interested in applying for a grant through SCF can learn more at our Grants page, or contact Kendra

    Between Jan. 9 – Mar.16, 2016, Saginaw Community Foundation (SCF) granted $207,563.36 supporting 49 programs and projects via its designated, donor advised and competitive grant processes.   “Every person who has supported the foundation – whether through donations, volunteering or advocacy – has helped us give much needed support to area programs. It’s

SVSU professors to use Braun Fellowship fund to study diet and exercise of pregnant women, drugs used for diabetes  Two Saginaw Valley State University faculty members will study common health issues through support from SVSU’s Braun Fellowship.    Meghan Baruth, assistant professor of health sciences, will research behavioral intervention programs aimed at improving the diet

From June 12 – Oct. 8, 2015, Saginaw Community Foundation (SCF) granted $215,685.19, supporting 41 programs and projects via its designated, donor advised and competitive grant processes. Year-to-date, SCF has granted a total of $945,734.29 in grants.   “Every person who has supported the foundation – whether through donations, volunteering or advocacy – has helped

Each year an estimated 25,000-50,000 people attend free or low-cost events in Saginaw Township, such as Party on McCarty, homecoming parades, Saginaw Greek Festival and many others. Local law enforcement officials work tirelessly to ensure the venues are safe and stand ready to assist in case of an emergency. Assisting in those efforts are a

Being a Champion GRANTEE: Saginaw Intermediate School District AMOUNT: $13,000   High school guidance counselors are overloaded. Reduced operating budgets in our schools have made doing more with less the status quo. Counselors help all students in the areas of academic achievement, personal/social development and career development. Helping students adequately prepare for college is a