by Saginaw Community Foundation | Dec 17, 2021 | Scholarships
When William “Bill” Thibodeau was is in the 3rd Grade, he contracted polio – a very common disease at the time and one that often led to various kinds of paralysis or even death. Even at a young age, Bill was determined to fight the disease. His fighting spirit (and...
by Saginaw Community Foundation | Dec 17, 2021 | Blog
Marjorie and Ernest Flegenheimer embraced For Good, For Ever with a planned gift from their estate Ernest Flegenheimer was born in Zurich, Switzerland and lived in Germany, Italy and Switzerland until the age of 12, when his family fled Nazi Germany in 1939. Winnipeg,...
by Saginaw Community Foundation | Dec 3, 2021 | Blog
Millions of Americans continue to save pre-tax dollars in their IRAs. The law allows taxpayers 70½ and older to share their wealth by giving retirement savings directly to charity—and bypassing income tax. This law is important to local charities operating as agents...
by Saginaw Community Foundation | Sep 26, 2021 | Uncategorized
When news began to spread that closure was imminent for a longtime community anchor, The Neighborhood House Community Center also known as Samaritas, a local grassroots group of inspired individuals joined together to purchase, preserve, and restore the center. ...
by Saginaw Community Foundation | Jul 26, 2021 | Scholarships
Shirley J. Thurlow was born in Flint at the beginning of The Great Depression, and her family later moved to Saginaw, as poor as church mice. The first decade of her life was especially tough, but like most folks they learned to be resourceful and make the best of...
