NEWS & BLOG
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....
Putting good food to use in the Great Lakes Bay Region
It is a simple concept. Don't waste food and if you have extra, get it to people that can use it. It's what our parents taught us. For years, HIDDEN HARVEST has done just that. More than 20 million pounds of healthy and nutritious food items have been distributed to...
Bringing new life to an old gem: The Deindorfer Woods restoration
It all started in 2009, with a handful of volunteers armed with shovels, rakes and a lot of energy. Members of the Northmoor Neighborhood Association were determined to take back their park. The park they had in mind was Deindorfer Woods. Once a 20-acre haven for...
State of Michigan Charitable Gaming Division to conduct area training meeting
Only certain nonprofit organizations are eligible to be licensed to conduct bingos, raffles, and to sell charity game tickets. The State of Michigan Charitable Gaming Division is hosting an area training meeting on August 6 from 1-4 p.m. to review the most current...