NEWS & BLOG
Lee Essie and Charlie McMillan, Jr. Scholarships
At a very early age in Alabama, Lee Essie Smith was a self-taught musician. After losing her mother as a young teenager, she began putting her God-given musical talent to work as a pianist for several churches. By the time she graduated from high school, she had...
Thomas Township Parks and Trails – Partnership for a Better Today
On June 9, 2014 at our 2014 Annual Celebration, Saginaw Community Foundation awarded the 2014 Board of Directors' Community Improvement Initiative grant to Thomas Township Parks and Recreation in partnership with Swan Valley High School. The grant award is for $25,000...
2014 Joseph W. Madison Youth Award Recipient
James Dwenger, Swan Valley High School By Kay Wejrowski James Dwenger was born knowing one word: “Yes.” As he grew up, he learned a full sentence: “What can I do to help you?” That attitude, coupled with a smile that will brighten anyone’s day,...
Brandon Walker “BW” Memorial Scholarships – Criminal Justice Scholarship
Brandon Walker was a member of Swan Valley High School Class of 2011. After graduating from high school, Brandon planned to attend Ferris State University to study criminal justice. He had secured a part-time position with the Ferris State University Police and was...
Michigan Sugar Company Employee Scholarship
The Michigan Sugar Company Employee Scholarship was established in 2014 to support and honor our employees and their families. The need to acquire additional skills after high school, be it Career and Technical Education (CTE) (skilled trade/vocation) school or...
Cohen Leadership Scholarship
Established by Dr. and Mrs. Andrew H. Cohen, the Cohen Leadership Scholarship will be presented annually to a Heritage High School graduating senior. The recipient must understand what leadership means and demonstrate leadership with his/her peers in school, in the...
Indo-Pak Scholarship
The Indo-Pak Friendship Society of Mid-Michigan was formed to promote fellowship among members of the Indian-American and Pakistani-American communities. Together, their mission is to enhance the quality of life for the entire Mid-Michigan community by emphasizing...
Protecting our Children: Are We Doing Enough?
Helping a child grow and mature does not take place in a vacuum. Kids ages 5-17 are subject to many factors in their lives which often negatively impact their development. One of the most difficult factors to talk and learn about is child sexual abuse. This...
Johnston appointed to State of Michigan Board of Medicine by Governor
On Feb. 21, 2014, Reneé Johnston, president and CEO of Saginaw Community Foundation was appointed to the State of Michigan Board of Medicine by Gov. Rick Snyder. “It is truly an honor to be selected amongst such an elite group of professionals,” said...
Saginaw Community Foundation director of finance receives certification
Recently, Becky Gerzseny, director of finance at Saginaw Community Foundation, received certification as a Certified Nonprofit Accounting Professional (CNAP). The eight-week course facilitated by the FMA Institute is the only nationally recognized certification...