Restoration Community Outreach Restore, Renew, Recreate Life Skills Program   Restoration Community Outreach (RCO) has been working to establish wraparound services to meet the need of the population it serves, with the help of our community partners in Saginaw County. RCO has seen the impact that financial literacy courses, GED prep, mental health services, and

When news began to spread that closure was imminent for a longtime community anchor, The Neighborhood House Community Center also known as Samaritas, a local grassroots group of inspired individuals joined together to purchase, preserve, and restore the center.   The Neighborhood House Community Center, located at 3145 Russell St. in Saginaw, traces its roots

Approximately 334 Acres to Enhance Urban Recreational Opportunities: Saginaw River Headwaters Rec Area   RACER Trust RACER and the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (MDNR) have executed an exclusive option agreement for the transfer of just over 334 acres of former industrial property along the west bank of the Saginaw River, to be used for nature-based,

The Terrance Lavell Winters Memorial Scholarship was established to honor the life and legacy of a loving son, father, brother and uncle – Terrance Lavell Winters. He was born October 7, 1983 to his parents Barbara Ezell and Ray Henderson. Terrance had one son, Trevontae Lavell Winters, whom he considered his true love.   Sometimes

Our Youth are Learning What it Takes The FORCE Youth Advisory Committee encourages local youth to get involved in solving problems in their community. This diverse group of teens, from grades 8-12, is actively engaged in community service and grantmaking.   Established in 1992, FORCE is the result of a $1 million challenge grant from

Since 2006, individuals have been allowed to donate up to $100,000 from their IRAs to charities without having to record the distribution as taxable income. Individuals are able to begin taking distributions as early as age 59-1/2, but are required by federal law to begin taking them at age 70-1/2. Each year since 2006, the

If the Saginaw Community Foundation (SCF) were a book, its founders would be the authors. From the very beginning in 1984, it was their generosity and vision that scripted the Foundation’s future. The funds that were established and the dollars they contributed are still used to meet today’s needs and plan for tomorrow’s opportunities. Some

                Cleveland lawyer and banker Frederick H. Geoff established the first community foundation in 1914. His vision was to pool the charitable resources of community members – people of all means – into a single, great and permanent endowment for the benefit of all. Within five years, community