Lenawee Cares Kickoffs in October 2019
The excitement was contagious when Lenawee Cares officially launched its 4th annual campaign on Wednesday, October 2. The kickoff event was sponsored by Gleaner Life Insurance Society, and held at The Adrian Armory and Event Center in downtown Adrian, hosted by Mark and Mary Murray. Campaign Co-Chairs, Dave Herriman, President, Kemner Iott Benz, and Katie […]
Press Release: Lenawee Youth Leadership
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 […]
Lenawee Community Foundation 2019 Annual Meeting
(Adrian, MI) Over 180 people gathered on April 17, 2019 to learn why the Lenawee Community Foundation says that “Lenawee is first in our hearts, and first in our name”. On the heels of National Volunteer Week, it was the perfect time for the Foundation to host its annual meeting honoring the legacies of local […]
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 […]