Our Mission:
We connect people who care with causes that matter, bringing HEALTH, HAPPINESS, and HOPE to our community, now and forever.
Our Vision:
In partnership with donors, the Lenawee Community Foundation is recognized as a leader and catalyst, improving the quality of life for everyone in Lenawee County, ensuring our community is safe, viable, and thriving.
Invest in Community
Contribute to the collective effort or start your own fund.
Apply for Funding
Grants and scholarships support nonprofits and students.
Community Funds
A Community Fund is established to provide flexible, unrestricted funds that can be used to meet the greatest needs and opportunities in Lenawee County when needed. All donations to a Community Fund are pooled and invested by the Community Foundation. Then we identify organizations through our community engagement work and invest in organizations, when it’s needed most, to make the greatest impact across our county
Lenawee Cares Campaign
Every fall we kick off the annual Lenawee Cares campaign, which provides all of our residents and local employees with an opportunity to contribute to local nonprofits. Learn more about this exciting campaign that typically raises over $500,000 each year.
Recent News
Lenawee Community Foundation Strengthens Local Food Support as SNAP Benefits Pause; Community Partners Rally to Ensure Neighbors Don’t go Hungry
ADRIAN, Mich., Nov. 10, 2025 With the temporary pause in federal SNAP benefits causing concern for families across Michigan, the Lenawee Community Foundation (LCF) is reinforcing its commitment to strengthening Lenawee’s health, happiness, and hope by supporting immediate needs. LCF will distribute $11,000 in annual grants this week to food pantries across Lenawee County. These [...]
Bagging for a Difference: Lenawee Cares Event Returns to Adrian Country Market November 21
ADRIAN, Mich., Nov. 6, 2025 Community spirit will be on full display as volunteers join forces for the annual Lenawee Cares Bagging for a Difference event at Adrian Country Market. From noon to 6:00 p.m. on Friday, November 21, shoppers can make a difference simply by saying “yes” to having their groceries bagged by a [...]
Who Inspires You? Nominate Them for a Lenawee Community Foundation Award
ADRIAN, Mich., Oct. 1, 2025 The Lenawee Community Foundation is seeking nominations for three awards that will be presented at its Annual Celebration next spring. The awards are: The Lenawee Leadership Award, the Stubnitz Award, and the Incito Award. These honors shine a light on neighbors whose leadership, service, and generosity strengthen Lenawee. “Each nomination [...]
Shop+Give
Support the Lenawee Community Foundation while you shop. Choose the Lenawee Community Foundation as your charity when you shop with Kroger.
