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After more than 50 years of operating in essentially the same space, 88.1 the Park is in need of significant upgrades. On May 10, 2024, we launched the Amplification Capital Campaign to raise funds to convert a classroom into a series of editing, recording, and interview studios, a staff room, and storage space. The $517,000 estimate for the capital campaign includes architecture fees, construction costs, HVAC considerations, sound attenuation measures, enhanced lighting, security considerations, ADA accessibility, video capabilities, and significant equipment purchases and upgrades resulting in four additional studios.
These upgrades will allow for significantly more student participation and more than double our current studio space, allowing for more on-air content, recorded news/programming, and edited news podcasts. These upgrades will put the broadcasting environment at 88.1 the Park on par with professional studio space—helping to maintain our award-winning broadcasting quality, while creating a more professional experience for students and studio guests.
In recognition of the Rotary Club of Plymouth’s centennial (the Club was founded in 1924), the Club’s Foundation has granted $200,000 to the capital campaign. This is a last-in grant: we must raise $200,000 first in order to receive the grant. Our fundraising horizon is December 31, 2026, but we hope to have the money raised by the end of 2025.
The Adam J. Schaefer Memorial Scholarship was established to honor the loving memory of a vibrant young man, whose passion for wrestling, helping others, and giving back to his community touched the lives of many. Adam Schaefer graduated from Salem High School in 2002, and was a dedicated wrestler during his time there. His lifelong love of wrestling was evident, as he enjoyed spending many hours mentoring and volunteering with the Salem wrestling team after graduation. He fostered many close relationships with his teammates, coaches, and student mentees. Adam was also passionate about helping people in need, which he did in various ways throughout his life. This scholarship aims to honor Adam’s legacy by supporting aspiring wrestlers who exemplify his incredible spirit and contribution to their community.
Adam passed away on February 2, 2024 leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and cherished memories. Adam had a gift when it came to developing relationships and helping others. He was always looking for ways to help family, friends, and work relationships.
The Adam J. Schaefer Scholarship will provide financial assistance to deserving high school wrestlers who demonstrate exceptional commitment to wrestling, both on and off the mat. Recipients of this award will not only exhibit outstanding athletic ability, but also display passion, leadership, work ethic, and citizenship. Through this scholarship, we hope to carry forward Adam’s values, and inspire future generations of athletes to pursue their dreams with the same work ethic and enthusiasm that he displayed throughout his life.
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The primary purpose of the Anthony G. Sclabassi Memorial Fund is to support charitable organizations in the areas of mental illness, suicide prevention, education and research.
The primary purpose of the Aznavorian Family and Mily Family Fund is to provide support to charitable organizations in the 48170 zip code which covers the city and township of Plymouth as well as the townships of Salem, Superior and Northville served by the Plymouth-Canton Community Schools as directed by the Community Foundation of Plymouth advisory committee.
This scholarship was created in memory of Barbara Ann Romano, a devoted mother and grandmother known by all for her generous spirit. Barbara greatly valued education and had a keen interest in writing, particularily journaling her battle with bipolar disorder in hopes of one day sharing her story with the world.
This scholarship is open to graduating seniors from Canton High School with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75. Student applicants will be asked to write a short essay to a prompt inspired by Barbara's life dream. Applicants must have been accepted at or applied to any college, university, or trade school (either full or part time) for the upcoming fall semester.
The Church and Rodenberg families created this scholarship fund in memory of former Plymouth-Canton Community Schools educator and principal, Barbara Church Rodenberg. The scholarship is open to high school seniors graduating from Plymouth-Canton Community Schools with a GPA of 3.0 or higher and planning to attend any college or university with a STEM or Education major.
Music and the arts are critical were critical to Bill Pawelak: as a creative outlet, for educational benefits, and a place to form his closest friendships. Following Bill's passing, this group of life-long friends created this memorial fund to assist students in the PCEP Marching Band so that finances don’t get in the way of somebody missing out on this wonderful, life-changing experience.
To honor Bonnie's love of her community, this scholarship is open to a female high school senior graduating from the Plymouth/Canton Community School District or a current college student who is an alumni of PCCS. The applicant may attend any college or university either full or part time. Applicants must be majoring in business or a history-related field. Financial need will be a consideration.
Camp A.B.L.E. is a summer camp designed for disabled children between the ages of 8-14. Camp A.B.L.E. (which stands for Achieve, Believe, Learn, Experience), gives participants the opportunity to take part in a variety of adapted "traditional" summer camp activities throughout the day, including crafts, swimming, songs, games, and trips which encourage campers to interact with peers. Camp A.B.L.E. helps to enhance social skills; strengthen gross- and fine-motor skills; and builds independence. The Camp A.B.L.E. Fund provides scholarships for families that demonstrate a need. The program also seeks to offset some expenses related to important items like sensory integration tools and accessible transportation that currently exist outside of Camp A.B.L.E.'s current budget.
This fund was created to help groups in the community, including seniors, veterans, youth, special needs and residents struggling with basic human needs.
This fund was created to provide financial assistance to developmentally disabled adults who participate in Canton's Leisure Club.
Canton Police officers created this fund in 2004 in memory of fallen officers Lew Stevens and Brian Darow. The fund provides assistance to public safety familes due to injury or illness of a public safety employee. As the fund has grown and police officers see many needs in the community, the fund has been expanded to address human needs in the community beyond those of public safety employees.
This scholarship is open to all senior high school students currently participating in a recognized Police Explorer program at a police department within Wayne County or planning to major in Criminal Justice. Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 and a letter of recommendation from their agency adviser.
The Canton Police K9 Unit created this fund to support the health and welfare of the Canton Police K9 dogs as well as provide the funding to erect a local monument to memorialize the dogs.
This fund is a source of future support for the Canton Public Library. The source of the funds are donations from patrons.
This fund was created by two Canton residents, who are former librarians, to provide funds to purchase printed materials for the Canton Public Library.
The Canton Soccer Club created this scholarship fund to support current and past Canton Soccer Club participants. The scholarship is open to any Michigan resident that has played with the Canton Soccer Club for at least four years. They must have a minimum GPA of 2.75 and a letter of recommendation from a teacher or coach.
With the assistance of long-time Canton residents Laura and Jim Kosteva, the Canton Trail Fund is designed to provide grants to Canton Township for the building and maintaining of public bike and walking trails within the township of Canton. The intention of the fund is to be a supplement to exisitng and proposed future trail improvement, maintenance, expansion and capital construction activities of the Charter Township of Canton.
Canton's Youth Advisory Council (YAC) continues to assert itself as an influential group of students that truly make a difference in their community by particpating in service projects, special events, local decision making, and more. The YAC Fund is used to make grants to area nonprofit organizations that support families and youth. YAC solicits grant requests, evaluates the grants, and selects the grantees.
Frank Schupra, a resident of Waltonwood - Cherry Hill in Canton, Michigan, created a scholarship for employees of this senior-living residence as a way to thank these young people for the service and kindness that they provide the residents of Waltonwood. The scholarship is open to graduating seniors and current college students who are employed by Waltonwood - Cherry Hill.
Chris Bir was an active P-CEP choir member and 2013 graduate of Plymouth High School with long curly red hair. He studied and performed with The Young Americans before returning to his Michigan friends, Downtown Plymouth and Eastern Michigan University. He died on December 28, 2016 - four months after being diagnosed with colon cancer.
Chris always noticed and accepted those who felt different in some way to show them he cared. To inspire others to use their voice as he did - not only to entertain, but to "do your best to try to make the world a better place than when you were born," the Christopher D. Bir Memorial Vocal Lesson Scholarship is awarded to P-CEP choir students to assist with pursuing vocal excellence. This fund also supports the charitable mission of the Plymouth-Canton Choir Boosters.
Clients First Realtors has created this scholarship for the children, stepchildren or legal dependents of Clients First agents. Applicant must be either a graduating high school senior or a current college or trade school student with a minimum GPA of 2.0. Applicant may attend any college, university or trade school either full or past time with any major.
The creators of the Coalition of Dwarf Advocacy Fund (CODA) will make grants to organizations that support children with disabilities related to dwarfism and parents who adopt children with dwarfism.
These scholarships are open to students who have had their own personal Community Financial Credit Union account opened for at least 6 months prior to applying for the scholarship and who can demonstate the credit union's "people helping people" philosophy. Applicants must have been accepted at or applied to an accredited college, university or trade school full- or part-time for the upcoming fall semeser. Awards will be based on academic performance, community service, extra-curricular activities, letter of recommendation, job/employment history, financial need and the essay.
Established in 2005, the Community Foundation of Plymouth Fund supports CFP's grant programs, and gives the advisory board the greatest flexibility to address emerging community needs and priorities. The Community Foundation of Plymouth is dedicated to building a permanent endowment to enrich the quality of life in the greater Plymouth community.
The charitable purpose of this fund is to increase the amount of dedicated habitat for pollinating insects by planting native wildflowers in public and private spaces. We hope to engage communities, organizations, and individuals that might not otherwise support native landscaping.
The primary charitable purpose of the Phipps-Jabara Fund is to support charitable organizations in Wayne and Washtenaw Counties.
Long-time Canton resident, Dennis Noricks was a proud skilled tradesman and accomplished woodworker. He liked working with both his hands and his mind. Dennis lived his life by the Golden Rule - "In everything do unto others as you would have them do unto you." Therefore, this scholarship will be awarded annually to a student who shares Dennis' passion for working with their hands and mind, and is working toward certification in a skilled trade through an apprenticeship or school. Preference will be given to those pursuing a skilled trade in any of the following: bricklayer, carpenter, electrician, pipe fitter, or plumber. This scholarship must be used at a community college or an accredited nonprofit vocational or trade school. It cannot be used at a for-profit institution. Applicant must be a resident of Wayne county.
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.
The DTE Foundation established this scholarship to benefit students within their service area. This scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors, current college students, students attending an accredited technical/trade school, as well as nontraditional students (those returning to school after an extended absence). Applicant must reside in one of the locations listed within this document. No minimum GPA is required, however, applicant must be a student in good standing at their school/program and making academic progress. Applicant must provide evidence of service to others. Applicant must be planning to major or currently majoring in a STEM-related field or be entering or currently enrolled in a trade school. Applicants may attend any college/university or accredited trade school. Preference will be given to students attending or planning to attend an HBCU (Historically Black College/University) or students planning to or currently enrolled in a skilled trades program. This scholarship is not available to graduate students. Financial need is not a consideration for this scholarship. DTE employees are not eligible to apply. Furthermore, immediate family members of DTE employees who are Director level and above are not eligible to apply.
Thanks to the generosity of the Dul and Aznavorian families, this scholarship is open to current employees of Clips & Clamps Industries who have worked a minimum of 400 hours during the preceding calendar year. It is also available to children, stepchildren, legal dependents or spouses of qualified employees.
Applicant must be a graduating high school senior, current college student or non-traditional student. (A non-traditional student is defined as someone who is starting or returning to college after an extended absence from school.) Applicant may be planning to attend school either full or part time and may attend any university, college or trade school with any major.
The creators of this scholarship fund wanted to memorialize Dustin Piepsney. This scholarship is available to all Plymouth-Canton Community School student athletes involved in wrestling, football, or baseball. Applicants may attend any college or university as a full-time student. Applicants must have a letter of recommendation from their coach.
Eagles for Children® is an organization that uses a simple, fun and engaging program at private golf clubs to raise funds to support local children's charities that benefit disadvantaged children.
Members of the Eastern Michigan Camaro Club formed their club with an interest in Camaros. The members also realized that they have similar interests in philanthropy. They created their fund to support local charities. Their recent interests have surrounded veterans' organizations with grants to The Fallen and Wounded Soldier Fund and Stiggy's Dogs.
The Durack family created this scholarship fund as a way to memorialize Elizabeth. The scholarship is available to all "non-traditional" students who plan to attend any college or university in Michigan. A non-traditional student is generally someone beginning college later in life or returning to college following an extended absence.
This scholarship is available to all graduating seniors from any high school in Plymouth or Canton, Michigan. Applicants must have a passion for their community, be Key Club members, and have demonstrated leadership in Key Club.
Since 1978, First Step has been working for peaceful families and safe communities in Wayne County, Michigan. First Step is the only nonprofit agency in Wayne County providing comprehensive services for victims of domestic and sexual violence.
Established in 2013 by Penny and Timothy Joy, the Forever Joy Fund supports charitable organizations in Plymouth, Michigan. Further purposes include providing support for charitable organizations in the United States.
Established in 2006, the primary purpose of the Fran and Ron Loiselle Fund is to provide support to charitable organizations in the Plymouth area as directed by the advisory committee of the Community Foundation of Plymouth.
Several funds have been created by donors that will be funded upon their passing. The donors have already designated which nonprofits to which they are directing grants from their funds. This arrangement allows the donor to designate the time span of the donation to their designated nonprofit rather than granting it to the nonprofit all at once. The fund will continue to grow with investment income during the grant-out years, providing the nonprofit with a steady income and professional management of investment assets.
This scholarship is available to all graduating seniors within the Plymouth/Canton school district (public, private or charter) who have demonstrated leadership through volunteerism in the community.
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.
Hunger — it’s something that no child should ever have to experience. A child’s chance for a successful tomorrow starts with having enough nutrition today. But there are children in schools in your neighborhood who don’t know where their next meal is coming from.
We have an opportunity to change that through the annual Greater Plymouth/Canton Service Project which benefits Kids Coalition Against Hunger.
In order for this annual event to be a success, the steering committee of the Greater Plymouth/Canton Service Project raises $70,000 and solicits 1,500 volunteers to assist us in packaging 250,000 meals. These meals are used to feed children and their families locally, across the country, and around the globe.
The Grigg family created this scholarship fund in memory of their mother, Eve Grigg and brother, Troy Grigg . This scholarship is available to one or more eligible students who are current or former graduates of Bad Axe High School, have a GPA of at least 3.0 and a minimum of 20 hours of documented community service at the time of graduation.
Growth Works provides substance abuse treatment for adolescents and adults, including new programming and services to address the opioid crisis.
Created by his family in memory of past Canton Township Supervisor Bart Berg, this scholarship is open to any high school senior graduating from Plymouth/Canton Community Schools or current college student who is an alumni of PCCS. Applicant may attend any college or university either full or part time. Applicant must be majoring in either business or a mental health-related field. Financial need will be a consideration.
The Hands of Christ's maxim derives from the Bible's instruction to "share with the Lord's people who are in need" (Romans 12:13).
This fund supports fellow citizens of the Plymouth-Canton community in need of financial support.
In 2000, as a result of a national tobacco settlement, CCF was among 65 community foundations in Michigan to receive an allocation of funds to aid community efforts that support healthy youth and healthy seniors. Past grants include support for conflict resolution and anti-bullying for youth, exercise for seniors, grief counseling, and work skills development for special needs youth.
Heather's mother, Dana Willis, created this scholarship in memory of her daughter. Heather was a graduate of Starkweather Academy and a budding artist. This scholarship is open to all graduating seniors enrolled at the Starkweather Academy who are planning to attend Schoolcraft College as a full- or part-time student with any major, and with an appreciation of art. Students attending a college, university or trade school other than Schoolcraft are eligible; however Schoolcraft College will match funds for this scholarship. Art samples must be provided.
Herb and Olivia Scott were interested in giving back to the community where they raised their children. The Scotts created their fund to provide grants to various local nonprofits that have the greatest needs.
The charitable purpose of the Fund are mental health, youth enrichment and education, military veterans and jobs for veterans, women-focused criminal justice and legal services, baseball for youth, individuals and families, as well as supporting Detroit Zoo.
The primary purpose of the Imes & Siegrist Fund is to support charitable organizations in Plymouth, Michigan and Austin, Texas. Further purposes of the fund include providing support for charitable organizations in the United States.
Margaret and Jack Demmer created this scholarship fund to assist students with college costs. It is open to all graduating seniors or current college students attending any college or university with any major. The scholarship requires that the applicant has maintained a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
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.
Gayle and Jerry Grady created this scholarship fund to support students majoring in Accounting at Eastern Michigan University. The Gradys and EMU are matching funds to make this scholarship possible. Students must maintain a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Students should apply through Eastern Michigan University's College of Business.
Jim and Linda Demmer and their family are very committed to serving Canton and surrounding communities in many ways. Through the Jim and Linda Demmer Fund, they are able to allocate grant dollars to various nonprofit orgnizations each year. This fund has supported many impactful local organizations over the years, including Open Door Ministry, Startfish Family Services, Kelly's Kidz, Partnership for the Arts and Humanities and more.
The primary purpose of the John Blackwell III Fund is to provide support to charitable organizations in Wayne and Washtenaw Counties.
This scholarship was created in memory of lifelong Canton and Van Buren Township resident, Kelly Wheatley. Mr Wheatley farmed and had dairy cows on Geddes Road until 1958, then began working for Wayne-Westland Schools until his retirement in 1980. Therefore, this scholarship is open to any high school senior graduating from Plymouth/Canton Community Schools or Wayne/Westland Schools or current college student who is an alumni of PCCS or WWCS. Applicant may attend any college or university either full or part time. Applicant must be majoring in agriculture, farming or plan to attend a trade school with a focus on welding or maintenance technician. Financial need will be a consideration.
This scholarship is available to students from the greater Plymouth and Ann Arbor areas who are pursuing a degree in Civil Engineering at any Michigan ABET accredited university.
The primary purpose of the Knopf Deroche Fund is to provide support to charitable organizations in the 48170 zip code which covers the city and township of Plymouth as well as the townships of Salem, Superior and Northville served by the Plymouth-Canton Community Schools as directed by the Community Foundation of Plymouth advisory committee.
Established in 2014, the Lawton Family Fund supports charitable organizations in the Plymouth area and around the United States.
Lead Like a Girl scholarships are available to girls who are participating in the Lead Like a Girl program run by Canton Township's BLOCK program. Lead Like a Girl is a leadership program for middle and high school girls designed to build confidence, self-esteem and leadership skills in young women.
Leadership Canton is a joint program between the Canton Chamber of Commerce and Canton Township that provides a forum to bring together new leaders in the community. The program provides many benefits to participants, including exposure to key issues affecting the greater Canton community, a deep knowledge of Canton's resources, facilities, programs and services, and the opportunity for participants to reach their full potential professionally, personally and through service to our community. This funds helps to provide scholarships to eligible participants in the program.
This scholarship was created in memory of Linda Hutchinson, a long-time secretary at Model High School in Bloomfield Hills. The scholarship is available to all seniors graduating from Model High School or from the Bloomfield Hills School District that embody competencies shared by both Linda and Model High School. Appliants should apply through the Counseling Office at Model High School.
Livonia firefighters from Local 1164 created this scholarship for any Livonia resident who is a graduating high school senior from any high school. Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 3.5, two letters of recommendation (one teacher/counselor and one personal reference). A 500-word essay describing how they have made difference in their school or community is also required. Students may attend any college, university or trade school, and choose any course of study.
Loren Wadington is a long-time volunteer in the community serving in every capacity from hands-on to board member. Ms. Wadington uses her fund to support many charities with her particular interest being charities that benefit women and children.
Established in 2010, the Margaret Dunning & Sanford Burr Endowment Fund's primary purpose is to provide support to the Plymouth Historical Society in support of the Plymouth Historical Museum to carry out its role and mission as desired by its governing documents.
Marie Breach was a long-time employee of the Plymouth Canton Community Schools' Starkweather Academy. Ms. Breach was passionate about helping the students at Starkweather. Upon her passing, her children established the Marie Breach Education Fund to keep her passion working with grants that will assist programming at Starkweather.
The Treadwell family created this scholarship to honor Marjorie and Donald Treadwell and their commitment to Grosse Ile schools, student achievement, and community service. The scholarship is available to Grosse Ile Public School students who are graduating with a minimum 3.5 GPA and have demonstrated extra-curricular and community involvement.
Marvin Schulz's family created this scholarship as a way to memorialize Marv, who was an engineer at Ford Motor Company but had a passion for education and was an active volunteer in the Plymouth-Canton School District. The scholarship is available to all students graduating from the Plymouth-Canton Community School District who plan to attend either the University of Michigan - Ann Arbor or the University of Michigan - Dearborn.
Matthew Carey was a beloved Lincoln Park teacher and Allen Park football coach. His impact in both communities was as big as his welcoming personality. His passion for education, leadership and community will live on through this memorial scholarship. The Matthew Carey Memorial Scholarship was established to support students who demonstrate a love of learning, strong work ethic, a focus on community, curiousity, and those who seek creative ways to better their world and help others.
Applicants must be a graduating senior from either Allen Park Public Schools or Lincoln Park Public Schools, have a minimum GPA of 3.0, be pursuing a career in math, science or education, demonstrate leadership in school or sports, and be community minded.
The creators of the Michigan Elite Gymnastics Association (MEGA) fund are interested in making grants to foster amateur athletic competition in gymnastics and promote exercise, health, and recreation among youth.
The portion of your payment that covers your child's apparel, competition fees, or any other service is not tax deductible. You will receive a letter in January following the year of your payment that will indicate the amount deductible.
The primary purpose of the Menard Family Fund is to provide support to charitable organizations in the 48170 zip code which covers the city and township of Plymouth as well as the townships of Salem, Superior and Northville served by the Plymouth-Canton Community Schools as directed by the Community Foundation of Plymouth advisory committee.
This scholarship was created in memory of Meredith Whalen, a Canton High School alumni who went on to graduate from the University of Michigan with a business degree. Following graduation, she accepted a position with the investment firm of Fred Alger Management in New York City. On September 11, 2001, Meredith was killed in the World Trade Center attack. This scholarship is available to all female students graduating from the Plymouth-Canton Community School District who plan to attend any college or university majoring in business.
Michigan Paralyzed Veterans of America has served Michigan since 1961, making a difference in the lives of veterans, their families, and the public. MPVA provides leadership in reaching out on behalf of veterans with spinal cord injuries and disorders, as well as all people with disabilites to provide the highest possible quality of life in Michigan.
This fund provides support to the Michigan Philharmonic Orchestra and the Michigan Philharmonic Youth Orchestra. The Michigan Philharmonic performs standard and innovative orchestral works throughout Michigan. The Michigan Philharmonic Youth Orchestra consists of over 90 students from several communities in southeast Michigan giving the students orchestral training and performance opportunities.
Established in 2008, the Nancy & Thomas Caviston Fund supports charitable organizations in Plymouth, Michigan. The Caviston fund also supports charitable organizations with a preference for arts and culture.
Kim and Neil Barlow established this fund to support local and national orgnizations with missions involving arts and culture, community development and improvement, and quality education.
The creators of the Opportunity Fund will use their fund to promote individual economic security and social justice in the southeast Michigan region.
Pam’s Promise is a heartfelt fund dedicated to the memory of Pamela Johnson, a beloved mother, and advocate for children. One of the fund's primary goals is to support infants, children, and youth by addressing critical needs in the areas of education, health, housing, and food insecurity.
Through innovative programs and partnerships, we strive to empower young lives, ensuring they have the resources and opportunities to thrive and succeed. At Pam's Promise, we are committed to honoring Pam's legacy by making a positive and lasting impact on the lives of the next generation.
At PARClife we provide compassionate, community-based ABA therapy in social, recreational, and natural environments for individuals with autism and other thinking and learning differences.
The PARClife Foundation focuses on developing life skills and future opportunities for our learners and increasing diversity and inclusion in the community through service-learning projects.
Using grant funding and partnerships with organizations, other foundations, and private donors, we offer:
The PARClife Foundation relies on the generosity of individuals like you to continue doing the important work we do. With your support, we can make a real difference in the lives of those in our PARClife community and help to make the world a kinder, more inclusive place.
Every donation, no matter how big or small, is greatly appreciated and goes a long way in helping us achieve our mission.
Thank you for supporting our cause!
For more than four decades Pat Wilcox taught and served the students of Utica Community Schools. Her family has chosen to honor Pat's committment to quality education through this memorial fund which will provide grants to assist teachers of Utica Community Schools in providing quality programs in their classrooms.
Plymouth Canton Literacy Council is a volunteer, non-profit organization aiming to improve adult literacy in Plymouth-Canton and surrounding areas of Western Wayne County. Their mission is to provide adults in Western Wayne County who have limited English language abilities in developing vital reading, writing, and communication skills to help them participate in the community and reach their potential in life.
This fund provides support to the Plymouth-Canton Community Schools high school choirs. The choir program consists of 18 curricular and extra-curricular choirs comprised of over 300 students. Every student is welcome in the choir program and will be held to a high standard of performance, sight-singing, leadership, and teamwork.
This fund was created to provide additional resources to benefit the Plymouth-Canton Community Schools Orchestra programs.
Plymouth Christian Academy, a ministry of Calvary Baptist Church, is a non-denominational, college preparatory Christian school located on a beautiful 45-acre campus in Canton, Michigan. Since 1976, the preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and secondary programs have been designed to accomplish the academy's mission of educating and equipping young people for lives of learning, leadership, and service.
Plymouth Community Foster Closet Fund was founded to support families throughout the foster care process by providing funding for clothing, hygiene items, and more throughout time in care, extending through to reunification, adoption or as a child ages out. PCFCF commits to work with individuals, families, communities, and social service agencies to provide these items in a dignified, inclusive, and respectful manner.
Plymouth Community Foster Closet Fund's vision is to make sure a child in care has immediate and continued free access to clothing and personal care items throughout their time in care.
When a group of military veterans wanted to create a memorial park in the heart of Plymouth, they came to the Canton Community Foundation to act as a fiscal sponsor for the project and create a fund to manage the property and market the memorial brick program. Now, 25 years later, this beautiful park on the corner of Main Street and Church Street is home to more than 1000 bricks purchased by families to memorialize their loved ones’ service to our country.
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.
The Charitable purpose of this fund is to support families of Police officers, Firefighters and Dispatchers who have suffered loss in the line of duty through death or injury or the immediate emergency response needs of Plymouth township residents who require immediate service resulting from as emergency, criminal activity or disaster as defined by Chief of Police.
The Plymouth-Canton Sisterhood Fund is designed to provide funding and assistance to women of all ages in the Plymouth-Canton community with the personal care products.
The Price fund honors one of the founding members of the Troy Rotary Club, Bill Price. The late Mr. Price was a long-time citizen of Troy, going back to nearly the beginning of the existence of the city. Mr. Price was the founder and owner of the Price Funeral Home, now Price Chapel of A. J. Desmond & Sons. The Price Fund has been organized to honor the memory of Bill Price by accumulating an endowment to assist needy people in and around Troy, Michigan.
The Bhama family created this scholarship fund to memorialize their beloved husband and father. Dr. Bhama greatly valued education, and he believed that not having money should never prevent someone from pursuing an education. This scholarship is available to graduating high school seniors, those currently in college, as well as those planning to start or return to college after an absence. Students can be attending any college or university.
Bryan and Kelli Regner established this fund as a way to give back to their community. Their charitable interests are varied, but they are particularly interested in supporting orgnaizations that lead to a better quality of life for our youth.
This memorial fund was created to benefit organizations that serve the senior community as well as organizations that provide cultural services to the community.
The purpose of this designated fund is to benefit the Huron Valley Humane Society for service to animals.
The Road to Restoration fund was created to assist Michigan residents who have completed a Road to Restoration free clinic and who qualify for financial assistance in order to restore their driving privileges. The Road to Restoration (R2R) program is a dynamic, public-private partnership launched in 2022 by the Michigan Department of State (MDOS) and the Michigan Department of Attorney General. It was built together with founding members Detroit Justice Center, DTE Energy and Miller Canfield, in collaboration with the Michigan Association of United Ways, and 2-1-1 Michigan.
The primary purpose of the Robert A. Gotro Fund is to provide support to charitable organizations in the 48170 zip code, which covers the city and township of Plymouth and the townships of Salem, Superior and Northville served by the Plymouth-Canton Community Schools as directed by the Community Foundation of Plymouth advisory committee.
This fund was created to memorialize Robert Loyd, a long-time educator in the Allen Park School District. These scholarships are open to graduating seniors from the Allen Park Public School system with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75. The candidate may attendany college or university as a full-time student and be pursuing any major.
The mission of The School Violence Prevention Coalition is to create the safest possible learning environments for all P-CCS students, staff, and guests through positive, non-partisan collaboration with P-CCS educators/staff, parents/caregivers, students, and community members and organizations to support and assist P-CCS in preventing, preparing, responding and recovering from emergencies and crisis situations.