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Firearm Injury

The Magnitude of the Problem, Root Causes

& Innovative Solutions

 

Firearm injury and death has become a persistent and pressing public health crisis in the United States. The causes are complex, involving factors across the ecological spectrum from individual behavior to policy-related issues.

Wednesday, June 14th, Dr. Laura Seewald of the University of Michigan will speak at our June "Lunch & Learn" on the magnitude of this problem in the U.S. as well as offering a framework for developing solutions and reducing injury.

We hope that you will join us for this very important topic.

Details:

NOVEMBER, 2023 - 11:30-12:30 pm

Canton Township Administrative Building

(1150 Canton Center Rd., Canton - 1st floor board room)

This is a FREE event, however, we ask that you register.

This event is part of the Local Impact Alliance's "Lunch & Learn" program.

Bring your lunch and feed your mind.

Click Here to Register

About our Speaker

Dr. Laura Seewald is an adult emergency medicine physician at the University of Michigan and current postdoctoral fellow with the Institute for Firearm Injury Prevention.

The focus of her postdoctoral research and education is in the field of firearm injury prevention, with a specific interest in learning how to use machine learning algorithms to tailor interventions for high-risk ED populations.

In addition to her research duties, Dr. Seewald works clinically at Hurley Medical Center in Flint.

Published in Lunch & Learn

Spring had a perfect day in store for Westland Community Foundation's 1st charity golf outing. 

The outing was held on May 18th 2023 at Fox Hills Golf and Banquet center. The golfers enjoyed smooth check in and breakfast with Jim Godbout, Chair Westland Community Foundation and other trustees. President/CEO of Westland Community Foundation, part of Local Impact Alliance and Kiersten Beckwith, President Westland Chamber of Commerce welcomed the golfers. After a good day of Golf, golfers enjoyed the dinner and awards presentation.

Picture credits - Kiersten Beckwith & Mili Tandon

 

Wednesday, 24 May 2023 18:08

Plymouth Reign Soccer Club Scholarship

This scholarship will be awarded annually to a graduating high school senior who has played for Plymouth Reign Soccer Club for either the previous 3 consecutive years or a total of 5 years overall. Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 3.0.

Financial need is not a consideration. Applicants will be asked to write an essay stating, in addition to learning how to be a team player and the importance of hard work, how they feel the Plymouth Reign Soccer Club has helped them as individuals. 

Published in Scholarship Funds
Monday, 22 May 2023 19:42

31st Annual Jack Demmer Golf Outing

Mark your Calendar for 31st Annual Jack Demmer Golf Outing
 
Canton Community Foundation will host its annual golf outing on June 7th 2023.
 
And once again this year we will partner with the Canton Police to provide funding to the Canton Police Benevolence Fund.
 
This fund supports not only the families of fallen and injured officers, but it also provides scholarships to local students and provides aid to local families struggling with basic human needs.
 
Wednesday, June 7th 2023
Fox Hills Golf and Banquet Center
Golden Fox
9:00 SHOTGUN START
Registration starts at 8:00
 
 

Chief Sponsor - $5000 - SOLD OUT!

• Presenting sponsor recognition in all advertising
• 8 golfers & 8 dinner banquet tickets
• Company logo printed on all promotional materials
• Reserved table with signage at dinner banquet
• Full-page color ad in program
• Option to provide item for swag bag
• GPS hole sponsor
 
Lieutenant Sponsor - $3000
 
• 8 golfers & 8 dinner banquet tickets
• Reserved table with signage at dinner banquet
• Half-page color ad in program
• Option to provide item for swag bag
• GPS hole sponsor
• Premier logo positioning on all materials
 
Sergeant Sponsor - $1500
 
• 4 golfers & 4 dinner banquet tickets
• 1/2-page color ad in program
• Option to provide item for swag bag
• GPS hole sponsor
• Logo on materials
 
Golfers' Gift Sponsor - $1500
 
• Name/logo on gift
• Option to provide item for swag bag
• Full-page color ad in program
• Recognition at awards dinner
• Reduced price on golf foursome -$600 ($200 savings)
 
Dinner Banquet Sponsor - $1500
 
• Signage on table centerpieces
• Option to provide item for swag bag
• 1/2-page color ad in program
• Recognition at awards dinner
 
Lunch Sponsor - $750 - SOLD OUT
 
• Signage on tables
• Option to provide item for swag bag
• 1/2-page color ad in program
• Recognition at awards dinner
 
Breakfast Bar Sponsor - $500
 
• Signage on table/at bar
• Option to provide item for swag bag
• 1/3-page ad in program
• Recognition at awards dinner
 
Master Blaster Sponsor - $500 - SOLD OUT!
 
• Signage at hole
• 1/2-page color ad in program
• Option to provide item for swag bag
• Recognition at awards dinner
 
Paddy Wagon Sponsor - $500 - ONLY ONE LEFT!
 
• Signage on the beverage cart (sponsor provide)
• 1/2-page color ad in program
• Option to provide item for swag bag
• Recognition at awards dinner
 
Contests* - $500 - ONLY FOUR LEFT!
 
• Signage at contest location
• Option to provide item for swag bag
• Listing in program
• Recognition at banquet
 
50/50 Sponsor - $500 - SOLD OUT!
 
• Company name/logo on 50/50 tickets
• Option to provide item for swag bag
• Listing in program
• Recognition at awards dinner
 
Raffle Sponsor - $300 - ONLY TWO AVAILABLE
 
• Signage in raffle area
• Listing in program
• Recognition at awards dinner
 
"Cooler of Cheer" Sponsor - $400 - SOLD OUT!
 
• Signage on cooler
• Name/logo on raffle ticket
• Listing in program
• Recognition at awards dinner
 
GPS Hole Sponsor - $150
 
• Advertisement on GPS as cart approaches hole
• Option to provide item for swag bag
• Listing in program
 
Golf Only - $800 (foursome)/ $250 (individual)
 

• Continental breakfast
• Lunch at the turn
• Open bar on course
• Awards dinner
• Giveaways

 

 
 
 
 
 
Wednesday, 17 May 2023 17:48

A Red, White, Blue and YOU Summer Social

We invite you to save the date for our next big event:

A Red, White, Blue and YOU inside Summer Social picnic – June 14th at Spoons in Canton!

Our event special guest speaker will be Retired Brigadier General Carol Ann Fausone 

Giving Hope, Women's Giving Circle will be accepting Pass the Purse donations to support a Women’s Veterans program.

Register Here to attend the event

Pass the Purse link to donate to Women's Veteran program.

 

Published in Giving Hope Events
Wednesday, 17 May 2023 17:09

31st Annual Jack Demmer Golf Outing

Mark your Calendar for 31st Annual Jack Demmer Golf Outing
 
Canton Community Foundation will host its annual golf outing on June 7th 2023.
 
And once again this year we will partner with the Canton Police to provide funding to the Canton Police Benevolence Fund.
 
This fund supports not only the families of fallen and injured officers, but it also provides scholarships to local students and provides aid to local families struggling with basic human needs.
 
Wednesday, June 7th 2023
Fox Hills Golf and Banquet Center
Golden Fox
9:00 SHOTGUN START
Registration starts at 8:00
 
 

Chief Sponsor - $5000 - SOLD OUT!

• Presenting sponsor recognition in all advertising
• 8 golfers & 8 dinner banquet tickets
• Company logo printed on all promotional materials
• Reserved table with signage at dinner banquet
• Full-page color ad in program
• Option to provide item for swag bag
• GPS hole sponsor
 
Lieutenant Sponsor - $3000
 
• 8 golfers & 8 dinner banquet tickets
• Reserved table with signage at dinner banquet
• Half-page color ad in program
• Option to provide item for swag bag
• GPS hole sponsor
• Premier logo positioning on all materials
 
Sergeant Sponsor - $1500
 
• 4 golfers & 4 dinner banquet tickets
• 1/2-page color ad in program
• Option to provide item for swag bag
• GPS hole sponsor
• Logo on materials
 
Golfers' Gift Sponsor - $1500
 
• Name/logo on gift
• Option to provide item for swag bag
• Full-page color ad in program
• Recognition at awards dinner
• Reduced price on golf foursome -$600 ($200 savings)
 
Dinner Banquet Sponsor - $1500
 
• Signage on table centerpieces
• Option to provide item for swag bag
• 1/2-page color ad in program
• Recognition at awards dinner
 
Lunch Sponsor - $750 - SOLD OUT
 
• Signage on tables
• Option to provide item for swag bag
• 1/2-page color ad in program
• Recognition at awards dinner
 
Breakfast Bar Sponsor - $500
 
• Signage on table/at bar
• Option to provide item for swag bag
• 1/3-page ad in program
• Recognition at awards dinner
 
Master Blaster Sponsor - $500 - SOLD OUT!
 
• Signage at hole
• 1/2-page color ad in program
• Option to provide item for swag bag
• Recognition at awards dinner
 
Paddy Wagon Sponsor - $500 - ONLY ONE LEFT!
 
• Signage on the beverage cart (sponsor provide)
• 1/2-page color ad in program
• Option to provide item for swag bag
• Recognition at awards dinner
 
Contests* - $500 - ONLY FOUR LEFT!
 
• Signage at contest location
• Option to provide item for swag bag
• Listing in program
• Recognition at banquet
 
50/50 Sponsor - $500 - SOLD OUT!
 
• Company name/logo on 50/50 tickets
• Option to provide item for swag bag
• Listing in program
• Recognition at awards dinner
 
Raffle Sponsor - $300 - ONLY TWO AVAILABLE
 
• Signage in raffle area
• Listing in program
• Recognition at awards dinner
 
"Cooler of Cheer" Sponsor - $400 - SOLD OUT!
 
• Signage on cooler
• Name/logo on raffle ticket
• Listing in program
• Recognition at awards dinner
 
GPS Hole Sponsor - $150
 
• Advertisement on GPS as cart approaches hole
• Option to provide item for swag bag
• Listing in program
 
Golf Only - $800 (foursome)/ $250 (individual)
 

• Continental breakfast
• Lunch at the turn
• Open bar on course
• Awards dinner
• Giveaways

 

 
 
 
 
 

Giving Hope; Women’s Giving Circle

Vol.17 3rd edition

Hello Members and Friends! I am overwhelmed with gratitude as I write to you today! I want to express my most sincere thanks to everyone who attended our Bubbly, Bingo and Bling event supporting MOD Market on March 22!

We had 72 ladies register to attend and join us in our efforts to continue to “Give Hope” to this wondeful organization! The night was filled with fun: shopping, sipping and socializing! And what a treat for all of us to see our Giving Hope; Women’s Giving Circle Grant funds put into action in the soap making shop!! The MOD Market shop made almost $2,000 in sales that evening and there were additional donations made through Pass the Purse! If you missed the opportunity to donate during all the fun, the link to make a donation through Pass the Purse will remain active until Friday, March 31st.

We were also honored to welcome 3 new members to the Circle: Carole Allard, Jackie Jossey and Janet Brady. We are so glad you are part of our community of women philantropists!! If any other of you are interested in joining Giving Hope; Women’s Giving Circle or would just like more information, you may use the second code below to become a member or get better acquainted with our organization and mission!!

Planning ahead- we invite you to save the date for our next big event: A Red, White, Blue and YOU inside Summer Social picnic – June 14th at Spoons in Canton! Our event special guest speaker will be Retired Brigadier General Carol Ann Fausone and GH;WGC will be accepting Pass the Purse donations to support a Women’s Veterans program. Please watch for additional details coming by invitation in May!

Lastly, many Thanks to our Special Events Committee- Raeann Neil Chairwoman, for their tremendous efforts in coordinating our Bubbly, Bingo and Bling event- Red, White, Blue and You is sure to be as much fun!!

My sincere thanks again and very best wishes for warmer and many happy days this Spring!!

Linda Demmer

Giving Hope; Women’s Giving Circle Advisory Board Chairwoman

Published in Giving Hope News

Giving Hope; Women’s Giving Circle

Vol.17 3rd edition

Hello Members and Friends! I am overwhelmed with gratitude as I write to you today! I want to express my most sincere thanks to everyone who attended our Bubbly, Bingo and Bling event supporting MOD Market on March 22!

We had 72 ladies register to attend and join us in our efforts to continue to “Give Hope” to this wondeful organization! The night was filled with fun: shopping, sipping and socializing! And what a treat for all of us to see our Giving Hope; Women’s Giving Circle Grant funds put into action in the soap making shop!! The MOD Market shop made almost $2,000 in sales that evening and there were additional donations made through Pass the Purse! If you missed the opportunity to donate during all the fun, the link to make a donation through Pass the Purse will remain active until Friday, March 31st.

We were also honored to welcome 3 new members to the Circle: Carole Allard, Jackie Jossey and Janet Brady. We are so glad you are part of our community of women philantropists!! If any other of you are interested in joining Giving Hope; Women’s Giving Circle or would just like more information, you may use the second code below to become a member or get better acquainted with our organization and mission!!

Planning ahead- we invite you to save the date for our next big event: A Red, White, Blue and YOU inside Summer Social picnic – June 14th at Spoons in Canton! Our event special guest speaker will be Retired Brigadier General Carol Ann Fausone and GH;WGC will be accepting Pass the Purse donations to support a Women’s Veterans program. Please watch for additional details coming by invitation in May!

Lastly, many Thanks to our Special Events Committee- Raeann Neil Chairwoman, for their tremendous efforts in coordinating our Bubbly, Bingo and Bling event- Red, White, Blue and You is sure to be as much fun!!

My sincere thanks again and very best wishes for warmer and many happy days this Spring!!

Linda Demmer

Giving Hope; Women’s Giving Circle Advisory Board Chairwoman

Published in Giving Hope Events
Wednesday, 17 May 2023 16:08

Westland Community Charity Golf Outing

Westland Community Foundation in partnership with Westland Chamber of Commerce is hosting it's 1st charity Golf outing on 18th May 2023 at beautiful Fox Hills Golf & Banquet Center.
 
Thank you to following sponsors for supporting the event and helping our community thrive.
 
Westland Community Foundation is focused on Enhancing Westland's civic, educational, and cultural communities and has granted over $1,000,000 in funds (includes matching funds) to various projects and non profit organizations.
 
If you wish to learn more about Westland community foundation and support please visit the link below and make donations to Westland Community Fund.
 

Fundraiser For The Canton Cares Fund Load up the car and solve the puzzles, riddles, and clues that will take you all around town!

All proceeds from the event will benefit the Canton Cares Fund, which assists Canton residents in need, including but not limited to, at-risk youth, seniors, those with disabilities, or individuals who are struggling after a natural disaster or significant personal loss. The Canton Cares Fund, part of the Canton Community Foundation since 2018, has distributed over $30,000 to those in need. Funds are raised exclusively from individual and business donations.

WHEN:  Saturday, May 20 4:30 - 7:30 p.m. 

WHERE: Start & Finish at the Summit on the Park 46000 Summit Parkway in Canton

REGISTRATION: $20 per person or $100 per car (5 or more players) Includes a pizza, salad, bread sticks dinner. Registration begins April 1 online at www.localimpactalliance.org

Register Here

 

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