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 hub for residents in the

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, but there were always amazing things

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. Andersen Spirit of Philanthropy Award Richard J. Garber was honored with the Frank N. Andersen

  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 this past June.   “It was hard to believe and accept that

In creating a scholarship, you invest in your community’s future and show students you care. The Saginaw Community Foundation provides the expertise to help you meet your personal goals and awards scholarships to deserving students. Your gift can help students achieve their lifetime dreams.   A scholarship can be created as a memorial for someone

The “Fiscal Cliff,” a conjunction of tax and spending issues colliding at the end of the year, profoundly affects donors and constituents of the Saginaw Community Foundation.   Primarily, the issues at hand include: – Expiration of the Bush tax cuts – Expiration of the Payroll Tax holiday – Enactment of the budget sequestration – AMT patch expiration

The Saginaw Community Foundation has a simple goal: to help individuals and organizations throughout Saginaw County do good.   “The community foundation is the one organization that supports a broad range of activities, whether it’s people in need, education or community projects,” said Heidi Bolger, SCF vice-chair and principal at Rehmann. “So, your dollars make

Season’s Greetings! We are officially into the holiday season. ‘Tis the season for Christmas shopping, holiday parties and end-of-year giving. However you spend the next few weeks, I would like to encourage you to reflect on the past year and look forward to another.   The Saginaw Community Foundation jumped into the season by kicking

The following is from the September 2012 issue of Cornerstone, the newsletter of the Lucy R. Allen Cornerstone Club. Download the PDF or read the articles online.   Last December, the Consumers Energy Foundation awarded a $125,000 grant to restore Deindorfer Woods Park – contingent upon matching grants. The matching funds were raised within six months.   The

The following is from the September 2012 issue of Cornerstone, the newsletter of the Lucy R. Allen Cornerstone Club. Download the PDF or read the articles online.   The Nancy Claramunt Dance Foundation Fund was recently set up by Morrall and Nancy Claramunt to help support young dancers. Recently, three young dancers in the region received funds to