On June 17, 2020 Giving Hope held its virtual Summer Social.  Those who logged on enjoyed hearing from representatives of each organization Giving Hope granted to in 2020.  Our "Pass the Purse" raised $820 for our granting fund.

The Denski daughters were both active as cheerleaders when they attended Plymouth-Canton Schools. During their four years of dedication to the sport, the family was given a full perspective of the commitment of cheerleading in balancing practice and games with maintaining studies to prepare for college. This scholarship is open to all senior cheerleaders graduating from the Plymouth/Canton Community School District who are planning to attend any college or university as a full-time student. Applicants must have a minimum of 40 hours of documented community service. Applicants must also provide a letter of recommendation from their cheerleading coach.

1 $1,500 scholarship

This scholarship is open to current students at PCEP, Plymouth/Canton charter schools, any homeschooled student living within the boundaries of the Plymouth/Canton community, or Plymouth/Canton residents currently attending any college or university.  Students must be planning to attend any college or university as a full-time student in the fall of 2019.  Applicants must have maintained a GPA of 3.5 or higher and be pursuing a degree in History, Anthropology, Museum Studies, Historical Education or other like field.  A short essay describing what inspired you to pursue a history-related field and what you hope to achieve/experience with your future degree is required. 

1 $750 scholarship, 1 $500 scholarship

To encourage participation in the election process and promote civic engagement with tomorrow's leaders, high school and college students who live in Canton and worked as election inspectors in the 2018 August and Novemeber elections are eligible for these scholarships. Applicants must have maintained a GPA of 2.5 or higher, have documentation of 10 hours of community service, and complete a 500-word essay about the security of the election process using information learned in training and experience at the polls.

1 $500 scholarship

The Penelope Hope Klei Scholarship is open to all seniors who are graduating from the Plymouth/Canton Community School District with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher and plans to attend a Christian college or university full time with any major. Applicants must also submit documentation of at least 50 hours of community service.

The Giving Hope, Women's Giving Circle Fund was established in 2006 by a group of women who wanted to learn more about the needs of women and children in the community and makes grants to organizations that assist them. The circle has grown over the years and includes women of all ages and backgrounds. The circle meets regularly for members and their guests to learn about needs in the community. Their grants have covered many needs: literacy for children, adults, and ESL learners; shelter and programming for victims of domestic violence; clothing and food needs for school children; libraries, preschool for low-income children, and mental health.