NEWS & BLOG
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...
Saginaw Community Foundation awards grant to Marshall M. Fredericks Sculpture Museum
Saginaw Community Foundation has awarded a grant of $10,000 to The Marshall M. Fredericks Sculpture Museum at Saginaw Valley State University for an upcoming exhibition: Richard Hunt, The Art of This Century. The exhibit will open at the museum Friday, Oct. 4. ...
New Book Celebrates 100 Years of Saginaw County Fair
Chesaning, Mich. – A book celebrating 100 years of the Saginaw County Fair, titled “A Family Fun Affair” by Roselynn Ederer, is scheduled for publication in July 2013. The 8-1/2” x 11” collector’s edition soft-bound book containing 216 pages was produced in part with...