Lunch & Learn 2012 debuts Feb. 9
Susan Rosiek, publisher and executive director of the Observer & Eccentric Newspapers, will be our keynote speaker at the first Lunch & Learn of the new year beginning at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 9, in the first floor conference room of the Canton Community Foundation's offices in the Canton Human Services building at 50430 School House Road, Canton. Ms. Rosiek will talk about the use of storytelling to let donors and the public know the type of impact your organization is making. Please let us know you will join us for this free event. Tell your friends and colleagues about it. To register, click on the link:
http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=lfml5fdab&oeidk=a07e5ichkvr7542dad6
Join us for a Magical Night
Don't miss our extraordinary Magical Night with the Stars beginning at 5:30 p.m. on Sunday, January 29, 2012 at the Emagine Theater in Canton. We will celebrate Hollywood and the stars and benefit Gleaner Community Food Bank. We begin the evening with a VIP Cocktail Reception, followed by a delicious strolling dinner and delightful dessert. Complete this evening with your choice of a first-run movie. Individual tickets are $100 and sponsorships are available. Call us for more information at 734-495-1200. Please register
Applications for CCF scholarships now available online here
We are happy to once again present our available scholarships for 2012-2013. The deadline for applying for any one of our scholarships is 5 p.m. Friday, March 9, 2012. For our scholarship application, click here. You may also turn to our Scholarship section for the new application. Go our our drop-down menu above and just click Receive and then Scholarship in the sub-menu.
Newboard members join CCF
We welcome five new members to our board of directors and say goodbye and thank you to three members who have left a lasting impression on the foundation. In the photo, new members are (from left) Dr. Richard Schubatis, Jennifer Belveal, Brian Geer and Melanie Burzynski. New member Yusuf Hai is not pictured. Read more
CFCU gives to nonprofits in "Season of Giving"
The Canton Community Foundation is honored to be one of the nonprofit organizations chosen to receive a generous donation from the Community Financial Credit Union. President Joan Noricks was informed recently that the community foundation will receive a $5,000 gift. Other organizations that will receive contributions are the Plymouth Community Foundation and the Plymouth-Canton Schools Educational Excellence Foundation.
The two local foundations were awarded gifts because both use funds to support those in need in the communities, according to CFCU.
“Community Financial Credit Union and their members are generous supporters of our community and the Canton Community Foundation is pleased to partner with them in our work that connects community needs with the stewardship of gifted financial resources,” Noricks said.
CFCU will donate $50,000 during its "Season of Giving," Dec. 5-Dec. 23 to support nonprofit organizations in the area the credit union services.
"Connections" spotlights our nonprofits
The second edition of "Connections," our new newsletter for area nonprofits is now available. In this edition, we spotlight the Canton Partnership for the Arts & Humanities, the Michigan Philharmonic and our own Celebration of Community Success. Read more
Tax credit elimination deadline nears
Beginning Jan. 1, 2012, donors will no longer be able to earn a state tax credit for contributions to community foundations and other nonprofit organizations. But there's still time to take advantage of the available credit - until Dec. 31, 2011. CCF President Joan Noricks offers some thoughts on the impending tax credit elimination. Read more
Exp
ert talks governance to nonprofit leaders
Consultant Pete Christ, former CEO of the Battle Creek Community Foundation, shared his stories of learning how to run a nonprofit, and listened to others' stories at the Canton Community Foundation's Annual Community Philanthropy Summit Oct. 20. Canton Observer reporter Darrell Clem was there. Read his story
TV Anchor gives hope to inner-city teens
WDIV News Anchor Rhonda Walker touched hearts with her talk about giving back to the community at the annual Giving Hope meeting Oct. 10 at the Village Theater. The Observer Newspaper covered the event. Read more
Newsletter for nonprofit agencies makes it debut
Our commitment to area nonprofit agencies continues with the debut of our new nonprofit newsletter, "Connections." We have developed a monthly publication for nonprofits to share their news, accomplishments and successes with each other. Let us know your thoughts. Read more.
Information presentations available for veterans
Each of the speakers at our Veterans' Summit 2011 presented their expertise with PowerPoint presentations. We now have them available for review on this website. Please click here. You may also go directly to our Events section in website menu and click on Veterans' Summit 2011. Information that was provided at our 2010 Veterans' Summit is also available in the Events section for review.
Fife & Drum opens fund with foundation
The Canton Community Foundation welcomes the Plymouth Fife & Drum Corps to its family of nonprofits with endowment funds. Read more
Golf raises funds for scholarships
Great weather, competitive golf and generous sponsors and participants whipped up the perfect recipe to raise funds for scholarships at the successful 2011 Canton Community Foundation Golf Outing at Pheasant Run Golf Course June 2. A special thanks to our major sponsors, Jack Demmer Automotive Group and Yazaki North America. In the photo at left, golfers line up ready for the shotgun start. ccf golf outing 2011
Congratulations to our 2011-12 Scholarship Recipients
We are honored to announce the 21 recipients of the Canton Community Foundation's annual college scholarships. The foundation has awarded more than $500,000 in scholarships since the inception of our program 22 years ago. Congratulations to our 2011 scholarship recipients.
Going digital with our e-newsletter
To better inform the community , the Canton Community Foundation is in transition to an e-newsletter that will be emailed to our friends and patrons. CCF summer newsletter
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