Once you learn to read, you will be forever free.
“Once you learn to read, you will be forever free.” ~Frederick Douglass Friday, February 8, First Federal Bank participated in a dress down day to help raise funds for the Lenawee Imagination Library, a program of the Lenawee Community Foundation. Thanks to their generous employees who paid up to dress down, children in Lenawee County […]
Local Kids Can Find Scholarships
Do you have a way to pay for college? If not, there is still time to file your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FASFA). Don’t delay. Also, now is the time to start applying for scholarships! Scholarships are a great way to reduce the cost of the college, and the best part is that […]
Children in Lenawee County are reading more thanks to MIS Cares
“Reading is essential for those who seek to rise above the ordinary.” ~Jim Rohn Children in Lenawee County are reading more thanks to a $5,000 grant from MIS Cares. This grant will purchase 2,000 books for Lenawee’s children through the Imagination Library! The Imagination Library delivers a new, age-appropriate book each month to registered children […]
Volunteering – Giving Back Article Nov 2018
With Thanksgiving in the air, ‘tis the season for service and giving back to your community. Service is not just done for altruistic purposes, it has a beneficial reward also. Aiding others can create meaningful experiences for personal growth and development. Ghandi said it best, “The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself […]
Lenawee Community Foundation is awarded a $15,000
Lenawee Community Foundation is awarded a $15,000 grant from the Michigan Masonic Charitable Foundation for the Lenawee Imagination Library program. “Reading is essential for those who seek to rise above the ordinary.” ~Jim Rohn Children in Lenawee County are reading more thanks to a $15,000 grant from the Michigan Masonic Charitable Foundation. The Masonry’s B.E.S.T. […]
National Community Foundation Week
Thanks to many generous donors of time, talent, and treasure, who enable the Lenawee Community Foundation to build a better community! You are invited to celebrate with us. From November 12-18, 2018, we are joining more than 795 community foundations across America celebrating Community Foundation Week. Since former President George H.W. Bush first honored the […]
New Staff Jim Southard & Sarah Hartigan
The Lenawee Community Foundation is pleased to welcome Sarah Hartigan and Jim Southard to its staff. Sarah Hartigan is serving as an AmeriCorps*VISTA (Volunteers in Service to America) member, which is similar to a domestic version of the Peace Corps. Jim Southard is the Coordinator for the Lenawee College Access Network. Hartigan is working through […]
Lenawee Cares Campaign Kickoff
The excitement was contagious when Lenawee Cares officially launched its 3rd annual campaign on Tuesday, September 11. The kickoff was held at The Adrian Armory and Event Center in downtown Adrian, and sponsored by Mark and Mary Murray. Dave Herriman, President, Kemner Iott Benz, and Christopher Phillips, Vice President and Senior Trust Officer, County National […]
Lenawee Cares Campaign to Kickoff on September 11, 2018
Please join us when Lenawee Cares officially kicks off the annual campaign on Tuesday, September 11 from 7:30-8:30 a.m. at the Armory, 230 West Maumee Street in Adrian. It is especially exciting to kick off the Lenawee Cares campaign on 9/11, which is the National Day of Service and Remembrance. In addition to remembering the thousands who lost their […]
Healthy 2020 CommUnity Matters Event – August 25th, 2018
“CommUnity Matters” is a free community event about health, physical activity, and life-long literacy. You are invited to join us to celebrate life, literacy, and the pursuit of happiness! The event will take place on Saturday, August 25 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM in the heart of the Adrian Downtown Farmers Market at 115 Toledo Street […]