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$25,000 grant awarded
31
Aug
During our 2015 Annual Celebration on Tuesday, June 9 at Thomas Township Trailhead Pavilion, we announced the 2015 Community Improvement Initiative grant recipient. $25,000 was awarded to New Beginnings Enrichment Center “One Week, One Street” program. An estimated crowd of 275 people were in attendance. The grant will help New Beginnings Enrichment Center continue
President’s Report: Leadership in Saginaw
31
Aug
With all the great things that have happened at the Saginaw Community Foundation over the spring and summer months, I want to mention that we added a new member to the SCF team. On March 9 we welcomed Ms. Mai Lee as a member of the staff as our Executive Assistant/Office Manager. Mai, a Saginaw
John and Florence Goll Scholarship
30
Jul
The John and Florence Goll Scholarship was established in 1955 as a perpetual fund to be administered by First Congregational Church. Frances Goll Mills established the scholarship to honor her parents, John and Florence Goll, members of First Congregational Church. Qualifications to be considered for the Goll Scholarship include the financial need of the student,
Blue Skies Ahead
16
Jul
On a sunny day in late summer 1993, nine year old Aaron Howell squinted as he looked skyward. Jets thundered overhead, streaking past the air show crowd at the Selfridge Air National Guard Base in southeast Michigan. At that moment, his fascination with flight took off. At age 17, after flying a small plane for
Terrance Lavell Winters Memorial Scholarship
13
Jul
The Terrance Lavell Winters Memorial Scholarship was established to honor the life and legacy of a loving son, father, brother and uncle – Terrance Lavell Winters. He was born October 7, 1983 to his parents Barbara Ezell and Ray Henderson. Terrance had one son, Trevontae Lavell Winters, whom he considered his true love. Sometimes
Students from across Saginaw County are making a difference
08
Jul
Our Youth are Learning What it Takes The FORCE Youth Advisory Committee encourages local youth to get involved in solving problems in their community. This diverse group of teens, from grades 8-12, is actively engaged in community service and grantmaking. Established in 1992, FORCE is the result of a $1 million challenge grant from
To Protect and Learn
08
Jul
Each year an estimated 25,000-50,000 people attend free or low-cost events in Saginaw Township, such as Party on McCarty, homecoming parades, Saginaw Greek Festival and many others. Local law enforcement officials work tirelessly to ensure the venues are safe and stand ready to assist in case of an emergency. Assisting in those efforts are a
Saginaw Community Foundation grants $208,390 in second quarter 2015
06
Jul
The Saginaw Community Foundation (SCF) granted $208,390 in the second quarter of 2015, supporting 51 programs and projects via its administrative and competitive grant processes. Through the first two quarters of 2015, SCF has granted a total of $730,049.10 in administrative and competitive grants. “We strive to grant funds to support programs that will
It’s About Honoring Service
26
Jun
Optimist Club of Saginaw “Ed was an true optimist,” said Louis Diechman, member of the Optimist Club of Saginaw and the “Officer Ed” Nowaczyk Scholarship Selection Committee. When Edwin F. “Officer Ed” Nowaczyk passed away in 1985, the Optimist Club of Saginaw, of which he was a long-time member, wanted to do something to remember
It’s About Giving Back with Purpose
26
Jun
Saginaw Leadership Cares People have a variety of reasons to choose to give. It could be a personal connection with a cause or it could be a shared philosophy. For some it’s hearing a story of need and a compulsion to reach out and help. For others, it’s simply knowing a gift will perhaps provide
