Lenawee YOUTH Council awards $25,000 in grants for local youth-based projects
ADRIAN, Mich., Jan. 13, 2026 – The Lenawee Community Foundation (LCF), a charitable organization created by and for the community, announced that $25,000 in grants, recommended by the Lenawee YOUTH Council (LYC) and approved by the LCF board, will be awarded to 16 programs and organizations in Lenawee County for local youth-based projects. A program […]
Lenawee Community Foundation Welcomes Herrick Foundation Grants & Programs Fellow
Lenawee County will benefit from added capacity to support local needs with the addition of Madison Roberts as the Lenawee Community Foundation’s Herrick Foundation Grants & Programs Fellow. This new role is focused on listening, learning, and working alongside community partners. Roberts will help strengthen grants, scholarships, and programs that improve everyday life for Lenawee residents. Her work will support children, families, seniors, veterans, and neighbors across the county—helping build a healthier, happier, and more hopeful Lenawee.
LCF Strengthens Local Food Support as SNAP Benefits Pause
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 […]
Lenawee Cares 2025–26 Campaign Kickoff on September 18
ADRIAN, Mich., Sept. 9, 2025 The Lenawee Community Foundation will officially launch the 2025–2026 Lenawee Cares campaign on Thursday, September 18, 2025. A Facebook Live campaign kickoff at 6:15 p.m. will be open to the public and broadcast on the Foundation’s Facebook page. Lenawee Cares Committee Chair Haley Entmaa, who will lead the live event, […]
The Clinton Area Fund Accepting 2025 Grant Applications
ADRIAN, Mich., Aug. 29, 2025 The Clinton Area Fund, a fund of the Lenawee Community Foundation, is now accepting grant applications. Non-profit organizations in Clinton may apply for grants up to $500 for local projects. Grant awards will be considered for projects that meet the following requirements: The project must demonstrate community value The submission […]
Lenawee YOUTH Council now accepting 2025 grant applications
ADRIAN, Mich., Aug. 28, 2025 The Lenawee YOUTH Council (LYC), a program of the Lenawee Community Foundation, is now accepting grant applications from youth groups and organizations in Lenawee County. Grants of up to $2,500 will be awarded to support local projects that benefit youth. To be considered, projects must: Demonstrate community value and build […]
Lenawee Community Foundation achieves recertification by Council on Foundations for National Standards of U.S. Community Foundations
ADRIAN, Mich., July 10, 2025 After a thorough review process, the Lenawee Community Foundation (LCF) has been recertified by the Council on Foundations, meeting the National Standards for U.S. Community Foundations. This prestigious accreditation acknowledges the highest philanthropic standards for operational quality, donor services, integrity, and accountability. It distinguishes accredited community foundations as leaders in […]
Knight Fund grants now open to support basic needs, health, and human services in Lenawee County
ADRIAN, Mich., July 1, 2025 “My parents came from humble backgrounds,” said Marilyn Underhill, daughter of V.C. and Velma Knight. “But they did well financially and were able to help hundreds of people in their lifetimes.” Thanks to the foresight and generosity of V.C. and Velma Knight, that spirit of giving lives on. Although Velma […]