Breakstone grant to Lenawee Humane Society
Two hardworking people help spread their love of the community by giving back to the Lenawee Humane Society. Morris Breakstone wrote that when we lose someone we still “have memories of loved ones to commune with, to take solace in and thus to find strength in the past and hope for a future in the human world. […]
LYC Awarded Grant of the Year
The Lenawee YOUTH Council (LYC), a program of the Lenawee Community Foundation, was recently awarded Grant of the Year from the Michigan Community Foundation Youth Project (MCFYP). The LYC is made up of local young people ages 12-21. They volunteer, grant money to youth programs, plan college visits and more! The LYC won for […]
Do you need something to do this summer?
Thinking about your summer plans? Join the Lenawee YOUTH Council. We have three college visits planned and Lenawee Youth Leadership happening. The Lenawee YOUTH Council (LYC) is made up of local young people ages 12-21. We volunteer, make grants, develop leadership skills, and work on career planning. This summer we will volunteer with Hospice of Lenawee, […]
The Clothesline Project – A Community Outreach For Youth & Adults To Stop Smoking
Stop Smoking Today! Did you know that Lenawee County loses almost 150 residents each year to tobacco-related deaths? The Lenawee YOUTH Council, a program of the Lenawee Community Foundation, in partnership with the Greater Lenawee Tobacco Reduction Coalition at the Lenawee County Health Department recently hung a clothesline with 147 shirts, each one representing a […]
Lenawee YOUTH Council Grant Application due April 1st, 2015
Lenawee YOUTH Council Grant Application request for proposals now available. But hurry! Due Date: April 1, 2015, 12:00 p.m. Youth groups, or organizations in Lenawee County may apply for grants up to $2,000 for local projects. The Lenawee YOUTH Council, a program of the Lenawee Community Foundation, will offer the grants. Grant application awards will […]
Paula Trentman earns Certificate of Excellence in Nonprofit Leadership & Management
Way to go Paula Trentman! Paula Trentman, Program Manager at the Lenawee Community Foundation, has earned the Certificate of Excellence in Nonprofit Leadership and Management from Michigan State University’s Department of Community Sustainability. Formerly the program was called Community, Agriculture, Recreation, and Resource Studies (CARRS) and the Society of Nonprofit Organizations. The certificate was awarded […]
Lenawee College Access Network helps with a College Scholarship
Looking for a College Scholarship? Have you tried the Lenawee College Access Network? If there was a way to earn a million dollars more over your lifetime, would you consider it? Do you know that education after high school can nearly double your earnings compared to a high school diploma? Do you know that only […]
Martin Luther King Day, A day on. Not a day off!
“Everybody can be great…because anybody can serve.” ~ Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Martin Luther King Day is January, 19th 2015. It is the day to honor MLK, a man, a mission, a clear vision on what needed to be done to create change. This is a day of reflection. A day of looking back. […]
Act Now to Take Advantage of the IRA Rollover
Take Advantage of the IRA Rollover, a provision that allows for Tax-free Charitable Transfers from IRAs Congress has enacted H.R. 5771, which enables individuals to transfer voluntary or mandatory distributions from a traditional or Roth I.R.A. directly to charity. Transfers must be made by December 31, 2014 to receive tax benefits. These withdrawals for charity […]
The Charity Ball Festival of Trees Event is Tomorrow
December 6th, 2014 is the Charity Ball Festival of Trees Artist Annie Howard (seated) shares a sneak preview of her monochromatic relief sculpture of layered leaves, titled Leaves of Change. Utilizing quilled vintage paper and beautifully framed by Kris Schmidt, the exquisite work of art will be auctioned at the upcoming Charity Ball Festival of […]