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...
by Saginaw Community Foundation | Jul 12, 2021 | Scholarships
“When your hero dies, everything he stood for does not end. Everything he stood for must continue.”-Terri Irwin, widow of Steve Irwin, A.K.A. The Crocodile Hunter The Gregory Keith Jones Memorial Scholarship was established in remembrance of the creative energy,...
by Saginaw Community Foundation | Jul 12, 2021 | Scholarships
This scholarship is established in memory of Emily Marie Hahn, who died at age 28 in 2012 from glioblastoma. Emily graduated in 2002 from Heritage High School where she was active in Color Guard, Choir, and Theater. She was selected for the State Honors Choir every...