2025 Annual Celebration
Caring hearts build strong communities. The people of the Lenawee community display profound care throughout the entire year. The Lenawee Community Foundation (LCF) continually celebrates donors, volunteers, community members, past award recipients, and everyone who shares their hearts, assets, skills, or time to build a better Lenawee. LCF’s Annual Celebration brings together local individuals, organizations, […]
West Maumee Street Fire Response Fund: DDA and LCF Matching Funds up to $10,000 for Relief to those Affected by Devastating Downtown Adrian Fire
ADRIAN, Mich., Mar. 18, 2025 – The Downtown Adrian Main Street Downtown Development Authority (DDA) Board of directors has set up a fund with the Lenawee Community Foundation (LCF) for the residents and business owners that were affected by the fire located at 115, 117, 121, and 123 West Maumee Street. An initial $5,000 has […]
Lenawee Imagination Library Drive Through to Donate Event!
Support childhood literacy in Lenawee County! Join the Lenawee Imagination Library Drive-Through Donation Event. Date: Wednesday, March 19Time: 1-3 PMLocation: Lenawee Community Foundation, 1440 W. Maumee, Adrian Drive through to donate and wave to beloved children’s book characters as they thank you for your support! Every donation will be matched dollar-for-dollar by Midwest Energy & […]
Record Year: Hunters Helping Lenawee Donates over 5,000 Pounds of Venison to Lenawee Food Pantries
***** FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ***** Media Contact: Kirsten Stiver Email: kirsten@lenaweecf.com Phone: 517.263.4696 ADRIAN, Mich., Feb. 3, 2025 – Hunters Helping Lenawee, a program of The Lenawee Community Foundation (LCF), announced today a record year of venison donation into the Lenawee community. As of January 31, 2025, a record 5,185 pounds of venison had been […]
Gleaner Gives donates nearly $80,000 through Lenawee Cares
Gleaner Life Insurance Society Interim President & CEO Kevin Marti presented a generous check to Lenawee Community Foundation President & CEO on December 17, 2024, in support of the Lenawee Cares Campaign, fueling local efforts to provide food, shelter, and critical resources for our community. Lenawee Cares, a program of the Lenawee Community Foundation, was […]
Over $18,000 in Lenawee YOUTH Council Grants Awarded for Local Projects
The Lenawee Community Foundation (LCF), a charitable organization created by and for the community, announced today grants that have been approved by the LCF Board of Directors. The $18,854 in grants, recommended by the Lenawee YOUTH Council (LYC) and approved by the LCF board, will be awarded to 11 programs and organizations in Lenawee County for local youth-based projects.
Lenawee Community Foundation Announces $45,000 in Knight Health and Human Services Grants Awarded
ADRIAN, Mich., Oct. 23, 2024 – The Lenawee Community Foundation (LCF), a charitable organization created by and for the community, announced today the recipients of the Knight Health and Human Services grants. The $45,000 in grants, made possible through the V.C. and Velma Knight Memorial Fund, were awarded to 16 local organizations.
Lenawee Community Foundation Announces Kirsten Stiver as Communications and Engagement Manager
ADRIAN, Mich., Oct. 2, 2024 The Lenawee Community Foundation (LCF) is delighted to introduce Kirsten Stiver as Communications and Engagement Manager, a role that will enhance the Foundation’s ability to serve the community. With a strong background in marketing and community engagement, Stiver will help strengthen connections throughout Lenawee County, ensuring LCF can continue making […]
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 […]