NEWS & BLOG
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....
Joe H. and Rosanne S. Gardner Scholarship
Dr. Joe and Rosanne Gardner valued education and were proud to call Saginaw their home. Established in 2012, the Joe H. and Rosanne S. Gardner Memorial Scholarship provides funding for students pursuing a career in the medical field. Originally from Lansing, Dr. Joe...
Close your eyes and imagine Saginaw County in the future. 10 years. 20 years. 50 years. Do you see a community with a robust arts culture? Do you see safe places for children to play? Do you see opportunities for residents to pursue higher education via...
Who are we?
There are many reasons why I enjoy my position with the Saginaw Community Foundation (SCF). I have the opportunity to work in a capacity that allows me to give back to my hometown on a daily basis. In addition, it’s rewarding to work with a staff, board of directors,...
A diamond in the rough
Located on Saginaw’s east side is a sports and fitness park that is a true “gem.” Established by New Life Ministries outreach program Mission in the City in 2011, the park, filling a city block at N. 6th and N. 7th Streets and Federal and Janes Avenues, serves as a...
A prescription for philanthropy
Dr. Louis Constan and his wife Karen were big-city kids who moved to Saginaw in 1972. Immediately, they were struck by what the Saginaw area had to offer. “Lou is from Chicago and I grew up in Washington, D.C.,” says Karen. “We didn’t have a lot of resources,...
Bringing community initiatives to life
Each year at our Annual Celebration in June, we take time to honor our outstanding philanthropists and volunteers. These individuals, through their hard work and leadership, have made a difference and helped bring community initiatives to life. Frank N....
Say it ain’t so, Joe!
We begged. We pleaded. We objected. In the end, the decision was already made. Long-time Foundation volunteer, past board member and past board chair, Joseph (Joe) Madison, has retired to the rolling hills of Vermont along with his wife Dr. Kristan Outwater...
Increased Funding Available for Arts Projects
The Saginaw Arts and Enrichment Commission (SAEC), region seven administrator for the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs (MCACA) regranting program, announces that funding is available for arts projects to registered nonprofit organizations, schools and...
Kendra Kempf, SCF's program officer, offers these 12 tips and tricks on how to develop an effective grant proposal: 1. Honesty is always the best policy. Don't risk your credibility by trying to "spin" parts of your application or proposal 2....