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Community initiatives: Hall of Fame sprinting toward Castle Museum
In 2012, the Saginaw Community Foundation supported many initiatives across the county. Here is a glimpse at one. The Saginaw County Sports Hall of Fame is making the play of a lifetime by creating a new home inside the Castle Museum of Saginaw County...
A Prescription for Philanthropy
Dr. Louis Constan and his wife Karen were big-city kids who moved to Saginaw in 1972. And they were immediately 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...
Saginaw Community Foundation Hires Two, Promotes One
The Saginaw Community Foundation recently hired two employees: Darci Seamon as its new administrative/finance assistant and Bryan Konieczka as its new marketing and communications officer. The foundation also promoted Debra Shelton to the position of Youth First...
Bringing Community Initiatives to Life: Saginaw Community Foundation 2013 Annual Celebration
The Saginaw Community Foundation will host its 2013 Annual Celebration on Monday, June 3 in downtown Saginaw at Morley Plaza from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. During this year’s celebration, SCF will reveal its new mission statement. Those attending will learn how SCF...
271 students awarded scholarships from Saginaw Community Foundation
A total of 271 high school, college and nontraditional students were awarded scholarships at the Saginaw Community Foundation’s Excellence in Education event on May 20, 2013. 169 students received scholarships valued at an average of $1,400 each. 115 students each...
Excellence in Education facts
Facts This year scholarships will be awarded to 270 recipients. Since 1987, the foundation has awarded more than $2.8 million to students. The foundation currently administers about 150 scholarships. People can begin applying for 2013-2014...
More than 250 high school students will help clean up Celebration Square during annual Spring Into Service Day event
More than 250 volunteers from 14 Saginaw County high schools will come together with local community leaders on Thursday, May 16, with one focus – to help make a difference in Saginaw County. During this year’s Spring Into Service Day event, volunteers will...
Junior League of Saginaw Valley Awarding Funds
The Junior League of Saginaw Valley (JLSV) is currently accepting enabling fund applications for projects focused on Children’s Health & Wellness. Applications are accepted in an ongoing process throughout the year. The JLSV distributes enabling funds...
Music scholarship to help junior and high school students attend summer music programs in Michigan
Applications for the William & Helen Kempf Music Scholarship, established in 2009 to honor two strong advocates of music education, are due Friday, March 15. The scholarship will help a Saginaw County student participate in a Michigan music camp or study....
Saginaw Community Foundation grants more than $45,000 to community programs and projects
The Saginaw Community Foundation granted $45,609.80 last quarter to support 12 programs and projects in Saginaw County. “It is our goal to improve the quality of life in Saginaw County,” said Reneé Johnston, president and CEO of the foundation. “Each year, we...