NEWS & BLOG
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...
Saginaw Community Foundation to host free workshops on community collaboration, grantwriting
The Saginaw Community Foundation will host two free workshops in January to help people learn more about collaboration and grantwriting. “We’ve heard so many great community improvement ideas and we want to help people make those ideas a reality,” said Reneé...
Thomas Township retirement community starts scholarship at Saginaw Community Foundation
Swanhaven Manor, a retirement community in Thomas Township, recently started its own scholarship through the Saginaw Community Foundation. “Unique, hand-decorated holiday wreaths were created by local businesses and then raffled off to raise money,” said LeeAnn...
We’re hiring: Marketing & Communications Officer
The Saginaw Community Foundation is hiring a full-time Marketing & Communications Officer. Cover letters and resumes are due by Tuesday, Feb. 19 (note: due to the outgoing date of the next HAPPO Michigan Report, resumes will be accepted until Friday, Feb. 22. But,...