NEWS & BLOG
Child on Top of a Greenhouse
Unique experience improving literacy skills in children Thousands of people pass by a neat, well-kept two-story white house with dark gray trim every day located at 1805 Gratiot Ave. in Saginaw without even a thought of its significance. Yet contained within its walls...
Saginaw Community Writing Center
SVSU creates first community writing center in Michigan at local library According to a recent National Center for Education Statistics report, 10% of the population of Saginaw County lacks basic literacy skills, one of the highest rates in Michigan. Literacy skills...
Saginaw Teen MOPS
Mentoring support group established for teen moms Regardless of age or experience, being a mother is demanding with unlimited challenges. These demands are magnified for teen mothers who face challenges such as security quality, reliable childcare; completing...
Invent Now // Camp Invention
Area school districts partner to host summer STEM camps During the summer of 2015, elementary students in Saginaw participated in the weeklong Camp Invention, an educational program of North Canton, Ohio based Invent Now, Inc. The camp is a weeklong summer program led...
Frank N. Andersen Spirit of Philanthropy Award
B. J. Humphreys 2016 Frank N. Andersen Spirit of Philanthropy Award Frank Anderson was passionate about giving to his community and making life better for his fellow citizens. In 1994, the Frank N. Andersen Spirit of Philanthropy award was created to honor Mr....
Joseph W. Madison Youth Award
Tyler Thiel 2016 Joseph W. Madison Youth Award Recipient Joe Madison said it best when he said: “Everybody's got something to give. There are so many ways to take your skills and talents and help the community.” A longtime community volunteer, Joe spent...
Dr. Mridha Teacher of the Year Award
Sara Weiss 2016 Dr. Mridha Teacher of the Year Award The Mridha family established a foundation in 2010 to recognize and celebrate excellent teachers and to honor the members of the Mridha family who were educators. The Teacher of the Year receives a $750 grant...
Kara Kaltenbach Scholarship
Kara Susan Kaltenbach (Conlan)’s family and friends will cherish the memory of a bright, fun- loving, and determined woman who is an inspiration to anyone yearning to live life to the fullest. Kara passed away unexpectedly on the morning of November 7, 2006 after...
Kostrzewa-Sivey Nursing Scholarship
John Sivey and Connie Kostrzewa-Sivey created the Kostrzewa-Sivey Scholarship in 2007 to honor their parents, John and Margaret Sivey and Val and Julie Kostrzewa. These scholarships will help participants fulfill their dreams of achieving a nursing degree. The...
George L. Horny Music Scholarship
The Kostrzewa family, in memory of George, is providing scholarships to help participants fulfill their dreams and love of music. This scholarship is available to Hemlock High School seniors who have participated in the music program at Hemlock High...