Lenawee Community Foundation to host “The State of Our County: A Snapshot of Lenawee” on May 29

On Friday, May 29, 2026, at 9 a.m., all Lenawee organizations, nonprofits, businesses, and individuals who are invested in our community are welcome to join us for “The State of Our County: A Snapshot of Lenawee,” at the Weber Retreat and Conference Center, 1257 E Siena Heights Dr, Adrian, MI. Attendance is free; however, registration is required.
Lenawee Community Foundation to Host Annual Celebration Breakfast on April 23; Honoring Award Recipients and Celebrating Community Impact

Join the Lenawee Community Foundation’s Annual Celebration breakfast on Thursday, April 23, from 7:45-9:15 a.m. at the Adrian Armory Events Center. Tickets are $20 and include breakfast. Reservations and payment are due by April 7 and can be made by contacting the Foundation at 517.263.4696, or scanning the QR code.
Lenawee Community Foundation expands longstanding Resource Guide with new Spanish edition

ADRIAN, Mich., Mar. 9, 2026 – When neighbors come together, communities grow stronger. That belief has guided the Lenawee Community Foundation (LCF) for decades. As a community foundation created by and for Lenawee County, LCF exists to connect people who care with causes that matter — stewarding charitable gifts, responding to local needs, and helping […]
Lenawee Cares grant applications open March 1 for local health & human services organizations

ADRIAN, Mich., Feb. 27, 2026 – The Lenawee Community Foundation will soon be accepting grant applications through its Lenawee Cares program, providing vital support to Lenawee County organizations that meet basic needs and strengthen our community. Applications will be accepted March 1 – April 1, 2026, from Lenawee County health and human service nonprofits assisting […]
Hunters Helping Lenawee more than doubles previous record, donating over 12,650 pounds of venison to fight hunger in Lenawee

ADRIAN, Mich., Feb. 2, 2026 – Hunters Helping Lenawee, a program of The Lenawee Community Foundation (LCF), announced today an incredible year of venison donation into the Lenawee community. As of January 30, 2026, a record 12,652.5 pounds of venison has been donated to Lenawee food pantries and community meal programs. Nearly two and a […]
Lenawee Community Foundation Welcomes Herrick Foundation Grants & Programs Fellow

Lenawee County will benefit from added capacity to support local needs with the addition of Madison Roberts as the Lenawee Community Foundation’s Herrick Foundation Grants & Programs Fellow. This new role is focused on listening, learning, and working alongside community partners. Roberts will help strengthen grants, scholarships, and programs that improve everyday life for Lenawee residents. Her work will support children, families, seniors, veterans, and neighbors across the county—helping build a healthier, happier, and more hopeful Lenawee.
LCF Strengthens Local Food Support as SNAP Benefits Pause

ADRIAN, Mich., Nov. 10, 2025 With the temporary pause in federal SNAP benefits causing concern for families across Michigan, the Lenawee Community Foundation (LCF) is reinforcing its commitment to strengthening Lenawee’s health, happiness, and hope by supporting immediate needs. LCF will distribute $11,000 in annual grants this week to food pantries across Lenawee County. These […]
Bagging for a Difference: Lenawee Cares Event Returns to Adrian Country Market November 21

ADRIAN, Mich., Nov. 6, 2025 Community spirit will be on full display as volunteers join forces for the annual Lenawee Cares Bagging for a Difference event at Adrian Country Market. From noon to 6:00 p.m. on Friday, November 21, shoppers can make a difference simply by saying “yes” to having their groceries bagged by a […]
Who Inspires You? Nominate Them for a Lenawee Community Foundation Award

ADRIAN, Mich., Oct. 1, 2025 The Lenawee Community Foundation is seeking nominations for three awards that will be presented at its Annual Celebration next spring. The awards are: The Lenawee Leadership Award, the Stubnitz Award, and the Incito Award. These honors shine a light on neighbors whose leadership, service, and generosity strengthen Lenawee. “Each nomination […]
Lenawee Cares 2025–26 Campaign Kickoff on September 18

ADRIAN, Mich., Sept. 9, 2025 The Lenawee Community Foundation will officially launch the 2025–2026 Lenawee Cares campaign on Thursday, September 18, 2025. A Facebook Live campaign kickoff at 6:15 p.m. will be open to the public and broadcast on the Foundation’s Facebook page. Lenawee Cares Committee Chair Haley Entmaa, who will lead the live event, […]