NEWS & BLOG
We’re Hiring: Program Officer – Scholarships
We're Hiring: Program Officer – Scholarships The Program Officer is a salaried position reporting directly to the Foundation’s President & CEO. The Program Officer will work in major program areas, specifically with the Scholarship and Teacher Mini-grant...
2018 Community Improvement Initiative Grant Recipient: Saginaw County Community Action Committee, Inc.
On June 11, 2018, Saginaw Community Foundation awarded its annual Community Improvement Initiative grant to the Saginaw County Community Action Committee, Inc. The $25,000 grant will be used for a new project: Minor Home Repairs Program in the City...
Covenant HealthCare Offers Yoga Classes Tailored to Patients with Cancer Thanks to Saginaw Community Foundation Grant
“This yoga class is one of a kind. We have all had cancer. When one of us has upcoming tests, a setback or health worries, we have our own little tribe behind us providing support whenever needed. We are never alone in our journey. I don’t know what I would do...
Bridgeport Days Festival Scholarship
The Bridgeport Days Festival Committee was established in 2006 for the purpose of hosting an annual community festival. The all-volunteer group made a significant personal time commitment to ensure a successful event. All committee members had a long history of...
Tax reform and charitable giving
Tax reform and charitable giving Getting a few dollars knocked of your tax bill probably isn't the main reason you give to charity. If you're like most of us, you give because you care about the health of children, about a clean environment, or great arts...
Making Connections in Our Neighborhoods: Saginaw Community Foundation launches ABCD pilot program
Saginaw Community Foundation (SCF) has selected the Unity in the Community Neighborhood Association as its pilot neighborhood to participate in an Asset-Based Community Development (ABCD) process. The neighborhood is located on Saginaw’s East Side between Perkins St....
Positive Results Downtown Scholarship
Positive Results Downtown Saginaw (previously recognized as PRIDE in Saginaw, Inc.) contributes to the cultural, social, recreational and economic life of the Great Lakes Bay Region. It is a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation. It was organized in 1975 by a group of...
Bob and Betty Grills Scholarship
This scholarship was created to honor the memory of Robert "Bob" Grills and Elizabeth "Betty" Grills. Bob was a graduate of Flint Central High School where he was Michigan State Debate Champion his senior year. Robert received his Bachelor's and Master's degrees from...
Jack Foote Memorial Scholarship
Jack Foote was born and raised in Saginaw, Mich. In 1951, he graduated from Arthur Hill High School. He later married Bonnie Wiltse to whom he was married for 60 years. Together they have two sons (John and Bill), seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Jack...
Saginaw Community Foundation grants $410,798 in 3rd Quarter 2017
Between June 9 – Sept. 12, 2017, Saginaw Community Foundation (SCF) granted $410,798 supporting 26 programs and projects via its designated, donor advised and competitive grant processes. Through the first three quarters of 2017, SCF has granted $939,034. ...