by Saginaw Community Foundation | May 22, 2024 | Scholarships
Great Lakes Bay Community Resource Association (GLBCRA) was established in May 2023 by Archia and Otis Jackson, II. GLBCRA is dedicated to improving health outcomes for those who are underserved or who face barriers in access to health care. Additionally, Archia and...
by Saginaw Community Foundation | May 22, 2024 | Scholarships
Cooper Wobio graduated with the Class of 2021 from Heritage High School. He began taking classes toward a degree in Welding Technology at Delta College. He worked at Tropical Smoothie Cafe for 2-1/2 years. In February 2021, Cooper was diagnosed with a brain tumor....
by Saginaw Community Foundation | Mar 9, 2023 | Scholarships
Gary and Florence DeShano both grew up in large rural families, proud to call Auburn, Mich. and later Gladwin, Mich. home. Gary and Florence founded DeShano Homes in 1966 and worked together for 56 years until Gary’s passing on April 22, 2022. All three of their...
by Saginaw Community Foundation | Dec 5, 2022 | Scholarships
In early February 2022, our family and community tragically lost an incredible man who was not only an athletic, school and community supporter, but a man who encouraged and aided in the growth and development of athletes of all ages. For nearly 30 years, Dan Liebrock...
by Saginaw Community Foundation | Oct 18, 2022 | Scholarships
The A. Wlock and E. Woodruff Scholarship was created by Emilee Woodruff and Autumn Wlock’s family and the W2 Foundation in loving memory of Emilee and Autumn. Emilee and Autumn passed away in February 2020 when a fire destroyed their home. Emilee was diagnosed with...
by Saginaw Community Foundation | Oct 18, 2022 | Scholarships
Gerald and Inez O’Brien both grew up in Saginaw County and were married for over 30 years before Gerald passed away at an early age. After graduating from high school, Gerald attended the General Motors Institute (GMI), now Kettering University, where he studied...
