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Great Lakes Bay Community Resource Association Scholarship
Great Lakes Bay Community Resource Association (GLBCRA) was established in May 2023 by Archia and Otis Jackson, II. GLBCRA is dedicated to improving health outcomes for those who are underserved or who face barriers in access to health care. Additionally, Archia and...
COOPSTRONG Scholarship
Cooper Wobio graduated with the Class of 2021 from Heritage High School. He began taking classes toward a degree in Welding Technology at Delta College. He worked at Tropical Smoothie Cafe for 2-1/2 years. In February 2021, Cooper was diagnosed with a brain tumor....
2023 Community Improvement Initiative Grant Recipient: Saginaw STEM
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...
Saginaw Community Foundation grants $231,725 in latest grant cycle
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...
Gary L. and Florence G. DeShano Family Scholarship
Gary and Florence DeShano both grew up in large rural families, proud to call Auburn, Mich. and later Gladwin, Mich. home. Gary and Florence founded DeShano Homes in 1966 and worked together for 56 years until Gary’s passing on April 22, 2022. All three of their...
Dan Liebrock Basketball Scholarship
In early February 2022, our family and community tragically lost an incredible man who was not only an athletic, school and community supporter, but a man who encouraged and aided in the growth and development of athletes of all ages. For nearly 30 years, Dan Liebrock...
A. Wlock and E. Woodruff Scholarship
The A. Wlock and E. Woodruff Scholarship was created by Emilee Woodruff and Autumn Wlock’s family and the W2 Foundation in loving memory of Emilee and Autumn. Emilee and Autumn passed away in February 2020 when a fire destroyed their home. Emilee was diagnosed with...
Gerald and Inez O’Brien Scholarship
Gerald and Inez O’Brien both grew up in Saginaw County and were married for over 30 years before Gerald passed away at an early age. After graduating from high school, Gerald attended the General Motors Institute (GMI), now Kettering University, where he studied...
Frank Rios, Jr. Line Worker Scholarship
Before COVID-19 took Frank from us, he was a hard-working family man. Frank believed in mentoring the next generation. Whether that was inside the trade of linework, community or family, he was always turning back around to help the next in line. Whether it was around...
Dr. Scott Amman Memorial Scholarship
Scott A. Amman, PhD, was raised in Chesaning, Mich. and graduated from Chesaning High School. Upon graduation, Scott entered college at Michigan Technological University, working towards a degree in Electrical Engineering. Scott, then transferred to Lawrence...