NEWS & BLOG
Enriching education in our communities
Created in 1991, Saginaw Community Foundation’s Grants for Excellence teacher mini-grant program was established by and initially funded by the King Family Fund and the Wickson-Link Foundation. This mini-grant program provides a source of funding for unique, creative...
Saginaw Health Plan offering free health care sign-up assistance
According to a recent survey, 12.9% of Saginaw County residents have no health care coverage and an additional 12.8% of county residents had no health care access in the past 12 months due to high cost. Saginaw Community Foundation has partnered with the Saginaw...
Joana D. McKeoun Memorial Scholarship
“Life is too short to be anything but happy.” These words were not just spoken by Joana – she truly lived by them each and every day of her life. Joana was born in 1992 in Bay City, Michigan. She moved to Saginaw in 2003 where she lived with her mother, stepfather and...
Dow Promise Grant – Spring Grant Webinar
The local Dow Promise Steering Team will be hosting the Spring Grant Webinar Info Session on Jan. 22 from 3-4 P.M. During the session, team members will review important information...
We are impact
Saginaw Community Foundation is unique in its mission. It serves all of Saginaw County and it doesn’t focus on one program or cause. Instead, it provides a means for anyone and everyone to make a philanthropic impact on the community. This can be done through...
Nexteer Scholarship
The Nexteer Scholarship Fund mission is to help high school graduates in financial need through a scholarship program for residents of Saginaw, Midland and Bay Counties who are pursuing a career in engineering or general business. The goal is to help deserving...
Rookie and friends put on a special show
Rookie and friends put on a special show From Saginaw Community Foundation’s 1999 Annual Report Saginaw Police Officer Joaquin Guerrero and Rookie, his police dog, have a message for area school children: don’t mess with drugs. Together, they travel to area schools...
Saginaw Community Foundation grants more than $93,000 to support programs across county
The Saginaw Community Foundation granted $93,717.97 this quarter to support 15 programs and projects in Saginaw County. “We strive to grant funds to support programs that will truly make a difference in our communities,” said Reneé Johnston, president and CEO of the...
Carrollton Education Foundation – Nancy Wilma Dalton Scholarship
Nancy W. Dalton has been a faithful and dedicated board of trustee member for Carrollton Education Foundation (CEF) from its inception. Prior to the CEF, Nancy worked with "Carrollton Community Scholarships." Nancy has served as the Carrollton Education Foundation...
Gospel Fest Music Arts Scholarship
Vicki Hill is a radio gospel announcer at WTLZ-FM 107.1 FM. For over 16 years, many people have invited Ms. Hill into their homes every Sunday to listen to her words of encouragement and special music arrangements of contemporary Christian to traditional gospel music....