THE CLOTHESLINE PROJECT:
A VISUAL DISPLAY THAT REPRESENTS DEATHS DUE TO TOBACCO IN LENAWEE COUNTY (Adrian, MI) In recognition of the World Health Organization’s (WHO) World No Tobacco Day, May 31st, the Lenawee County Health Department in collaboration with the Lenawee YOUTH Council, set up their annual clothesline project at the Human Services Building on Winter Street on […]
Leaving Your Mark: How Will Lenawee Remember You?
May is Leave a Legacy Month, a time to reflect on the mark we want to leave on the world. Have you considered how you will be remembered? Or how your values and passions can continue to make an impact on the causes closest to your heart? Without a clear plan for your legacy, these […]
Lenawee YOUTH Council. We are looking for new members!
The Lenawee YOUTH Council provides an amazing opportunity for middle and high school-age individuals to make a real impact on their community. Here in Lenawee County, the Youth Council, which is a program of the Lenawee Community Foundation, offers many avenues for youth engagement. Through their many activities they focus on volunteerism, philanthropy education, and […]
You cannot build excellence on an unstable foundation.
The Lenawee Community Foundation serves all of Lenawee County. We are a public charity that is dedicated to improving the lives of the citizens of Lenawee. We bring together the financial resources of individuals, families, and businesses to support effective nonprofits in our community. We make grants and sponsor programs to increase the health, happiness, […]
2024 Annual Celebration
Elizabeth Andrews said, “Volunteers do not necessarily have the time. They just have the heart.” All year long we celebrate donors, volunteers, community members, past award recipients, and all of you who may have shared your hearts, assets, skills, or time to build a better Lenawee community. The annual celebration brings together local individuals, organizations, […]
Lenawee Cares Grants
Lenawee Cares, a program of Lenawee Community Foundation, recently finished its annual fundraising campaign. Now it is time for Lenawee nonprofit organizations to apply for the Lenawee Cares annual grant opportunity. Fall of 2023 kicked off the 8th annual Lenawee Cares campaign, and once again many generous donors, like you, made gifts. Now it is […]
The Lenawee Community Foundation is seeking nominations!
The Lenawee Community Foundation is seeking nominations for three awards that will be presented at our Annual Meeting on Thursday, April 4th, 2024. These three awards are The Lenawee Leadership Award, the Stubnitz Award, and the Incito Award. The Lenawee Leadership Award honors individuals or couples, who exemplify the underlying principle that the future of […]
Happy New Year!
As the calendar turns to 2024, I am filled with immense gratitude and a sense of accomplishment for what we, the Lenawee community, have achieved together. It is with a heart full of thanks that I reach out to every individual, donor, and volunteer who has been part of the Lenawee Community Foundation’s journey this […]
Merry Christmas
As the holiday season unfolds, it’s natural to reflect on the spirit of generosity that seems to brighten our Lenawee community. While it’s easy to associate this time of year with financial donations and large gestures, I’ve come to realize that true giving often lies in the simpler, more personal acts of kindness. Recently, I […]
Annual Bagging for a Difference Event to Benefit Lenawee Cares
Adrian, MI – Mark your calendars for our annual fundraising event that promises to make a difference in Lenawee County. Lenawee Cares is thrilled to announce the return of our highly anticipated “Bagging for a Difference” event, taking place from 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM on Friday, November 17th at Country Market in Adrian. Lenawee […]