Knight Grants Awarded
Before Marilyn Underhill, daughter of V.C. and Velma Knight, passed away, she made sure that her parents’ wishes were carried out to benefit Lenawee. She said, “My parents came from humble backgrounds, however they did well financially and were able to help hundreds of people in their lifetimes.” But V.C. and Velma Knight did much […]
Grateful Hearts, Stronger Community: A Thanksgiving Message from Lenawee Community Foundation
Happy Thanksgiving, Lenawee County! It’s that time of year when we gather around tables with loved ones and give thanks for the many joys in our lives. At the Lenawee Community Foundation, we are filled with gratitude, not just for the season but for the incredible people who make our work possible – our donors, […]
Leave a Lasting Legacy: Why and How to Include a Planned Gift in Your Estate for the Lenawee Community Foundation.
When individuals leave a planned gift to the Lenawee Community Foundation in their estate plans, they make a profound and lasting impact on our community, leaving behind a legacy of support for the causes they care about enabling our community to thrive for generations to come. What is a Planned Gift? A planned gift, also […]
Scholarships & Back to School
Like most kids, I enjoyed the long, lazy days of summer and a break from the school routine. Yet, every August I looked forward to the back-to-school excitement with new teachers, new classes, and new things to learn. Today, across Lenawee County, students from pre-K to post-secondary levels are preparing to get their new school […]
Making A Difference In Make-A-Will Month
August is National Make-A-Will Month which is the perfect time to create a will or update your current one, even if it may be a difficult subject. It’s also the perfect time to think about the legacy you want to leave and how you can make a lasting difference. Today only one-third of American […]
The Lenawee Community Foundation Announces Community Appreciation Ice Cream Social
The Lenawee Community Foundation, a leading community-focused organization, is thrilled to announce the upcoming Community Appreciation Ice Cream Social on Tuesday, July 18th at 1440 W. Maumee St. in Adrian. This event is designed to celebrate and express our gratitude to the amazing members of our community who make it a vibrant and thriving place […]
Lenawee Cares News
Lenawee Employees and Pillars Give Back – BIG! Lenawee Cares facilitates workplace donation campaigns to raise over $420,000 for local non-profit organizations through direct designations and grants within our community! Over the past 12 months, Lenawee County employers have come together with Lenawee Cares to donate funds themselves, as well as encourage their employees to […]
YOUTH Council Grants
“Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.” – Helen Keller You might think that it would be much easier to distribute funds than to raise them, but if you asked Lenawee Community Foundation volunteers, they would tell you it is hard work. It is not an easy job to ensure […]
Join the 2023 Youth Leadership Camp and develop your leadership skills!
Leadership A scary thing, right? Only those who have the sight Can lead everyone to the light So what does it take to lead? It means YOU have to plant the seed You must be strong You must be courageous You must be able You must be vivacious Philanthropy That’s what we’ve learned It means […]
Annual Meeting 2023
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 their hearts, assets, skills, or time to build a better community. The annual meeting brings together local individuals, organizations, and […]