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For Good. For Ever.

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 late April; and funds are sent directly to schools for the fall semester.

Scholarship Winner
Barbara Church Rodenberg Scholarship

Paolo Belleza

Barbara Ann Romano

Jibraan Rehman

Canton Soccer Club

Rohan Parikh

  Yara El-Sheikh
  Rory Brown
  Trevor Hammond
  Zoe Rumphr
  Lindsay Allen
Fred Thomann Memorial Scholarship

Grace Koski

Elizabeth Durack Scholarship Audrey Monroy
  Coryn Smith
Marvin Schulz Memorial Scholarship - U/M

Mariella Ma

Marvin Schulz Memorial Scholarship - EMU

Ariel Ooms

Meredith Whalen Memorial Scholarship

Alayna Barritt

Jack Demmer Ford Scholarship

Lindsy Springer

Jack Demmer Ford - "Trade"

Austin Carpenter

CCF/Penelope Hope Klei

Perrin Renaldi

Heather Nicole Hill Memorial Scholarship Eden Ericson
Canton Police Benevolence Scholarship Fund Lucas Ealy
Canton Historical Society Kavya Keshavamurthy
R K Bhama MD Memorial Scholarship

Julia Salloum

Bonnie Berg Memorail Scholarship

Jeremiah Waldorn

Hagbard Berg Memorial Scholarship

Jibraan Rahman

John Kelly Wheately Scholarship 

Delaney Morrin

Robert Loyd Memorial Scholarship Estrella Flores
 

Ryan Cox

Livonia Firefighters Scholarship Emma Apap
  Ryland Hughes
Eve Grigg Memorial Scholarship Callie Engler
  Katelyn Meinhold
Marjorie & Doanld Treadwell Scholarship Reagan Quinn
Lead Like a Girl Scholarship Cecilia Bermudez
Linda Hutchinson Memorial Scholarship Fund Alex Kravetz
Waltonwood - Cherry Hill Scholarship Fund Renee Burgess
  Madeline Finamore
 

Patricia Maurer created this scholarship fund in memory of her son, Jason Russell Maurer. These scholarships are available to graduating high school seniors and those who just completed their freshman year of college and who attend Woodside Bible Church - Troy Campus. This scholarship requires that the applicant attend Woodside Bible Church regularly and have documented community service. Scholarships may be awarded to those attending any college, university or trade school.

The list of awardees is below

Jason Russell Maurer Memorial Scholarship Madelyn Axe
  Carson Bendert
  Asa Cengeri
  Alexis Donnan
  Annie Fisher
  Kyler Gerrard
  Ian Hamminga
  Lauren Head
  Kirsten Hewines
  Grant Jeffires
  Caitlin Luca
  Hailey Nichols
  Paige Perry
  Gracelyn Philip
  Chole Putnam
  Emma Sawdon
  Andrew Schmidt
  Olivia Seventko
  Miranda Solecki
  Mason Solecki
  Miranda Solecki
  Luke Sumner
  Lilian Tasich
  Taylor Trenta
  Lordina Twum
  Sophia Walker
  Olivia Weaver
  Kaitlyn Weiss

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
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
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

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

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

 

Discover the Benefits of the Plymouth-Canton Community Literacy Council - Lunch & Learn by Local Impact Alliance
 
Details:
Wednesday, March 2024 - 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.
 
 
Is English your second language? Would you like to feel more confident with your communication? Perhaps English is your primary language and you’re looking for the opportunity to tutor others.
Join the conversation Wednesday, May 17th to learn about all the opportunities offered through the Plymouth Canton Community Literacy Council.
Whether it’s one-on-one tutoring, conversation groups, or English language learner book clubs, the Literacy Council is available to help you gain confidence in reading, writing and speaking English.
 
Speakers:
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Andrea Hug became the Executive Director of the Community Literacy Council in 2017. She received her B.A. from Albion College in Economics and Communications and her M.A. from EMU in Education. She taught at Livonia Public Schools and substitute taught at P-CCS. She served on the board of P-CCS Parent Council for four years. When Andrea is not helping English language learners with their conversational English language goals, she enjoys volunteering at the Humane Society of Huron Valley.
 
 
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Joyce Silagy has over 30 years of experience as a teacher. Her experience with Dearborn Public Schools was primarily in adult education where she taught business classes. Joyce served as
Community Education Manager and Supervisor of Career and Technical Education for Southfield Public Schools. In 2006, Joyce became a volunteer tutor for the Plymouth Canton Literacy Council; and in 2011 helped create the ESL outreach program for Connection Church where she teaches students and facilitates tutors.
Published in Lunch & Learn
CANTON OF THE FUTURE - SERVING CANTON RESIDENTS
24-HOUR APP-A-THON hosted by Canton Township
 
Come up with ideas on how Canton residents can be served. Come up with a presentation, app, website, idea that addresses a particular need of Canton’s citizens. You can envision how your suggestion would benefit their lives in the near future.
For example, can your project address water/air quality issues? Is there something that could help in a post-Covid world? In your write up or video, give us a clear, concise description of your vision. Happy Inventing!
 
YOU CAN CREATE:
App
Powerpoint on app description
Website creation or powerpoint presentation on website
Marketing campaigns
Presentation on other ways to serve residents
Define problem statement and how you will address it for entry
 
SCHEDULE
May 6
- 10 am: Arrive at app-a-thon and form teams by noon
- Noon: Kick off
May 7
- Noon: Judging - 5 minutes per team presenting their projects
- 1 pm: Final results
 
PRIZE CATEGORIES
--Overall Best
--To the Moon (most ambitious)
--Make It So (most realistic and immediately usable)
--Geeking Out (best technical innovations)
--Fan Favorite (voted by participants live during judging)
 
Final Presentation to the Board and community at a Board Meeting
 
Apply for APP-A-THON

 

Beautiful afternoon with beautiful people!
 
Thank you Living and Learning Enrichment Center for telling your story and sharing the success of your dream.
 
Local Impact Alliance will continue to partner with great organizations for their Lunch & Learn series to and bring important topics for discussion in the community.
 
Please visit Living and Learning Enrichment Center and Mod Market in Northville to learn and support this great initiative.
 
Here are some pictures from the event and a video of the recording for those who could not attend the event.
 

 

Published in Lunch & Learn
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