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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.

5 Ways to Grow Your Fund at the Local Impact Alliance

5 Ways to Grow Your Fund at the Local Impact Alliance

A Letter from the President

Dear Fund Holder,

As we enter this season of Thanksgiving, I would like to take a moment to express my gratitude for your trust in us to help you achieve your charitable objectives. Your generosity has enabled us to provide an unprecedented number of grants and scholarships throughout 2024.

We have been privileged to collaborate with numerous outstanding organizations and individuals to establish new funds and innovative programs that address the needs within our community.

Our dedicated team, though small, is resolutely committed to meeting the needs of our regions, but we require your support to sustain this mission. As we approach the end of 2024, I would like to remind you of the various ways you can continue to support the Local Impact Alliance.

In addition to cash contributions to the general operating fund, the Local Impact Alliance welcomes donations of publicly traded securities, vehicles, IRS charitable rollovers, and other assets. For further information regarding these types of donations, please contact our office at 734-495-1200.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Gratefully,
Beth Meade
President/CEO
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Plymouth Community Foundation Grants Application

Plymouth Community Foundation Grants Application

The Community Foundation of Plymouth is dedicated to enriching the quality of life in the Plymouth area by providing grants to organizations that support our mission.

These organizations must:
- Be 501(c) public charities.
- Encourage the self-sufficiency and well-being of residents within the 48170 zip code.
- Encourage programs which are collaborative, comprehensive and have the potential to be continuous.
- Encourage leveraging and matching grant opportunities from multiple funders.
- Support "seed" money opportunities for innovative projects.

While the Community Foundation of Plymouth remains flexible in trying to meet community needs, the following are areas that will generally not be considered for funding at this time:


- Routine operating expenses
- Travel, tours or trips
- Endowment campaigns
- Special fundraising events and sponsorships
- Organizations that do not provide services to the greater Plymouth, Michigan area
- Political organizations
- Existing obligations or debts/liabilities
- Individuals
- Issues that divide us, not unite us

Apply Here

PORCH visit with Music

PORCH visit with Music

PORCH volunteers enjoyed a lovely evening with our friends at Canton Place. Special guest Cindy played guitar and sang for the group, and everyone enjoyed the music.
 
Appreciate all our volunteers and those who bring goodies to share. Thank you!
 
PORCH is a community program offered completely FREE by Local Impact Alliance. It is generously run by the Volunteers.

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An Evening to Remember - Xmas in July 2024

An Evening to Remember - Xmas in July 2024

Christmas in July - oh what fun!

It was an evening to remember on July 25th in Westland. Christmas in July has become a staple of Westland community, every year organized by Westland Community Foundation.

Our celebration included a Christmas Tree with so many toys under it, brought by our guests to donate to Westland Salvation Army.

The  evening had delicious food and premium drinks from open bar. The guests also brought non perishable food items to donate to Salvation Army.

The air was filled with laughter and christmas carols.

This is the tradition which our Foundation wishes to continue with the help of generous donors, whose hearts are so big.

We would like to give a huge shouout to main sponsors who helped us to make this evening possible.

Santa Sponsor - Wayne County Community College District

                           Shaw Family Foundation

Rudolph Sponsor - Westland Car Care

                  50/50 - Wayne Westland Credit Union

Lottery Ticket Tree Sponsor - Plant Moran

  

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Happy Summer!

Happy Summer!



The Giving Hope, Women’s Giving Circle board would like to wish you a great summer filled with laughter, sunshine and time with family and friends. 

We appreciate your generosity over the past year and look forward to seeing you at our next event.

 

 

Summer Social at Maverick's

We had a great turnout on Wednesday, June 5. Felicia and Shawna from Leo Rising talked to us about their organization that provides services to girls, women and families in need of grooming services, empowerment workshops, and career advice pertaining to the cosmetology field.

Our Pass the Purse fund was able to raise $1170 to help this worthy group to help others. A big thank you to all the people who make this event run so smoothly!

 



Welcome New Members

Our membership is rising! We are currently at 68 members with seven new members since March!

Please welcome our newest members to our circle of giving:

·     Lisa Benages

·     Wendy Burke

·     Maggie Honaker

·     Maureen Turomsha

·     Debbie Uller

 

 

Grants Committee Does It Again

Our fabulous Grants Committee recently reviewed several grant applications and awarded $12,800 to local charities that support girls, women and families in local communities. This is our most important work! We were able to provide funds to the following organizations:

·     Guiding Harbor

·     Leo Rising

·     New Hope Center for Grief Support

·     Plymouth-Canton Community Literacy Council

·     Plymouth Community Foster Closet

·     Vista Maria Reads

Email Concerns

We have heard from some members and friends that they are not receiving our eblasts. Please be aware that if you unsubscribe from any of the organizations that Canton Community Foundation supports, you unsubscribe from all of them, including Giving Hope. Unfortunately, the way the program works, they can request you re-subscribe one time only. If you don't respond, they cannot send you another request.

   
 


 
 

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Canton Community Foundation Announces Scholarship Recipients for it's various Funds for the year 2024

Canton Community Foundation Announces Scholarship Recipients for it's various Funds for the year 2024

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
   

 

Community Foundation of Plymouth awards Scholarships for 2024

Community Foundation of Plymouth awards Scholarships for 2024

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  
   
   
   

 

Westland Community Foundation awards Scholarships

Westland Community Foundation awards Scholarships

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
   

 

Westland debuts new LOGO!

Westland debuts new LOGO!

The Westland Community Foundation is debuting a new logo to the community.
 
The Westland Community Foundation celebrated 25 years of giving in 2021. During 2021, a major milestone was achieved: Westland Community Foundation has distributed over $1,000,000 in funds (includes matching funds) to organizations in Westland.
 
In 2021 a major decision was made by the Board of Westland Community Foundation to join the Local Impact Alliance. As time evolved, so did the need to continue the foundation’s work best representing the area in which is served. The foundation successfully underwent a strategic planning and merging process with Local Impact Alliance.
 
The Board members realized that the logo needs to represent many facets of the foundation: the generosity of the community served, collaboration among donors and nonprofits with the foundation, growth of the community and hope.
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