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The organizations of the Local Impact Alliance are working hard for all of the communities of Western Wayne County. Below is just a sampling of the latest news from the nonprofits and groups under the LIA umbrella.
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We're proud to support our community's students and their educational endeavors by offering numerous scholarships. Our program includes financial aid opportunities for students of all ages who are at different stages in their educational pursuits, as well as a number of different areas of study.
Our online scholarship application opens in early January and remains open until mid-March. Scholarships recipients are notified in May; and funds are sent directly to schools for the fall semester.
A description of each scholarship offered through the Westland Community Foundation of Plymouth can be found Here
Canton Community Foundation Scholarship Winners 2024
| Barbara Ann Romano Scholarhsip | Angel Walker |
| Barbara Church Rodenberg | Anirudh Krishnan |
| Canton Soccer Club Scholaship | Donovan Thomas |
| Langdon McGuire | |
| Landon Locke | |
| Michael Zheng | |
| Karly Ruffner | |
| Noor Raza | |
| Canton Police Scholarship | Braden Michalak |
| Elizabeth Durack Memorial Scholarship | Mary Krusz |
| Preston Parana | |
| Denski Family Scholarship | Sylvie Sherman |
| Dustin Piepsney Memorial Scholaship | Joshua Smith |
| Marvin Schulz Memorial Scholarship - U/M | Arslaan Zahid |
| Marvin Schulz Memorial Scholarship - EMU | Ivy Gharaibeh |
| Meredith Whalen Memorial Scholarship | Lila Aikens |
| Jack Demmer Ford Scholarship | Michael Nowell |
| Jack Demmer Ford - Trade Scholarship | Coen Hilden |
| Dennis Noricks Memorial Scholarship | Mitchell Robillard |
| R.K.Bhama MD Memorial Scholarship | Abhinav Raghu |
| Bonnie Berg Memorial Scholarship | Aliya Kurian |
| Hagbard Berg Memorial Scholarship | Addison Furlow |
| Kelly John Wheatlyy Scholarship | Nadia Kreft |
| Waltonwood Cherry Hill Scholarship | Bennett Gleneski |
| Michael Yu | |
| Robert Loyd Memorial Scholarship | Aubrey Buffa |
| Amelia Luecke | |
| Ava Kephart | |
| Livonia Firefighters Scholarship | Paige Egner |
| Jaden Reji | |
| Grigg Family Scholarship | Mackenzie Melnik |
| Reese Vaerten | |
| Marjorie & Donald Treadwell Scholarship | Alana Carrer |
| Jason Russell Maurer Memorial Scholarship | Zewditu Brooks |
| Shania Crumbey | |
| Haley Daulton | |
| Gabriella Dudzic | |
| Gavin Flosky | |
| Amanda Harvey | |
| Ava Harvey | |
| Kirsten Hewines | |
| Oliver House | |
| Karis Keith | |
| Tyler Nichols | |
| Ethan Obidzinski | |
| Paige Perry | |
| Fiona Samson | |
| Rachel Schmitt | |
| Zachary Seventko | |
| Chloe Simon | |
| Autumn Simon | |
| Brooklyn Simon | |
| Carly Sumner | |
| Lilians Tasich | |
| Lordina Twum | |
| Caleb Upton | |
| Claire Walker | |
| Kaitlyn Weiss | |
| Leah Zarrilli | |
| Matthew Carey Memorial Scholarship | Clifton Buckens |
| Steven Doyle | |
| Gabrielle Simpson | |
| Emily Jacobs | |
We're proud to support our community's students and their educational endeavors by offering numerous scholarships. Our program includes financial aid opportunities for students of all ages who are at different stages in their educational pursuits, as well as a number of different areas of study.
Our online scholarship application opens in early January and remains open until mid-March. Scholarships recipients are notified in May; and funds are sent directly to schools for the fall semester.
A description of each scholarship offered through the Westland Community Foundation of Plymouth can be found Here
Community Foundation of Plymouth Funds and Awardees
| CFCU/ George Lawton Scholarship | Jayden Joy |
| Grace Fernandes | |
| Rachael Miska | |
| Delaney Morrin | |
| Issac Hopp | |
| CFCU/Margaret Dunning Scholarship | Angelica Salazar |
| Cassandra Tallman | |
| Monica Vaughn | |
| Nylah Brown | |
| Angelique Sanchez | |
| CFCU/Ron Carlson | Nicholas Green |
| Arsalaan Zahid | |
| CFCU Trade | Ryleigh Danis |
| Brennan Laing | |
| Alyssa Oudeh | |
| Lauren Liggons | |
| Derek Roth | |
| Arianna Hernandez | |
| Plymouth Reign Soccer Scholarship | Sam Baum |
| Alexis Pickerel | |
| Cooper Nieuwastadt | |
| Erin Ryan/Kiwanis Scholarship | Krithvi Rayarapu |
| Gene & Jane Overholt Kiwainis Scholarship | Anirudh Krishnan |
| Shannon Smith Memorial Scholarship | Taten Lake |
| Dul Scholarship | |
We're proud to support our community's students and their educational endeavors by offering numerous scholarships. Our program includes financial aid opportunities for students of all ages who are at different stages in their educational pursuits, as well as a number of different areas of study.
Our online scholarship application opens in early January and remains open until mid-March. Scholarships recipients are notified in May; and funds are sent directly to schools for the fall semester.
A description of each scholarship offered through the Westland Community Foundation of Plymouth can be found Here
Westland Community Foundation Scholarship Winners for 2024
| Westland Community Foundation Scholarship Fund | Matthew Daniels |
| Allison Thaxton | |
| Mackenzie Goetz | |
Women's History Month in Canton
Giving Hope was Invited by Canton Township to host a table at their Women's History event on March 14. Five Board members, Sharon Filips, Raeann Neil, Karen Hanchett, Noel Bittinger and Donna Clack were on hand to tell ladies attending the event about Giving Hope and all of the good work we do in the community.
Fleece and Thank You Event
In 2023, Giving Hope granted money to the Fleece and Thank You organization to provide blanket kits to be made and then given to children who are in the hospital. On Saturday, May 11, at 9 am the public is invited to come to the Summit in Canton to make blankets. No skills or materials are necessary. Bring a freind! Contact Janet Brady This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to RSVP or if you have any questions.
Got Crayons?
Starting on March 30 and continuing for two weeks, bring your old crayons to the Canton Library and put them in collecton box. They will be melting them down and creating a giant Canton Community Crayon!
We’re happy to announce that the Giving Hope Grant Applications are now open for 2024!
We will be awarding $12,800 among various charities benefitting women and children mostly in the Plymouth, Canton and Northville areas. If you have friends or associates that are involved in these organizations, please let them know. The deadline for submission is April 19th.
Your generous donations since 2008 have allowed us to award over $218,000 to over 58 organizations. We appreciate your support through all the yearly donation opportunities both online and in-person for granting, Pass the Purse and 100 Women. Giving Hope, Women’s Giving Circle truly has made an important impact on our local community in need, and we can all be very proud of our efforts.
Below is the link to access the grant application.
SAVE THE DATES!
Traditionally, Giving Hope holds four events throughout the year. Giving Hope members and patrons are invited to attend annual events
Please mark the dates on your calendar. More information to come!
Pizza Party and Game Night - Wed., March 20th
Summer Event (TBD) - Wed., June 5th
Giving Hope Business Meeting/Dinner - Wed., Oct. 16th
Dixboro Shopping Event - Wed., Dec. 4th
