Plymouth Funds

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.

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 primary charitable purpose of the Phipps-Jabara Fund is to support charitable organizations in Wayne and Washtenaw Counties.

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

The primary purpose of the John Blackwell III Fund is to provide support to charitable organizations in Wayne and Washtenaw Counties.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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:

• Scholarships for therapy for clients who may be experiencing financial challenges.
• The creation of micro-businesses that enhance our learner's real-world skills and benefit the surrounding community. Portions of the proceeds will be paid in salary to our learners, and a portion of the donations could go back to our non-profit partners.

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!

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. 

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. 

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.

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 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.

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. 

This scholarship was created in memory of Shannon Smith - a life-long native of Cheboygan, Michigan, whose passions were hunting, fishing, dog training, along with many other outdoor activities.  She was admired for her vast knowledge of northern living regarding her love of nature, horses and her dogs.  She was a graduate of Cheboygan Public Schools; and advanced her education first with a certificate in Cosmetology before becoming a Registered Dental Hygienist ... whose smile would light up any room.

This scholarship will be awarded annually to a graduating high school senior from Cheboygan High School or a non-traditional alumni from Cheboygan High School.  (A non-traditional student is someone who is choosing to return to school after an extended absence.)  Applicants may attend any college or university and must be majoring in either Dentistry or a health-related field of study.  

Applicants will be asked to write an essay about their favorite season in Michigan and why they chose it.

Financial need will be considered.

Established in memory of CFP board member Dave Siegrist, the Siegrist Memorial Youth Fund's purpose is to meet the needs of youth served by the Community Foundation of Plymouth.

This scholarship is available to current undergraduate students at University of Michigan majoring in Civil Engineering.  Primary consideration will be given to students focusing on geotechnical, pavement or pavement-related fields of study.

The Vermeulen family established their fund with the primary purpose being 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.

"I firmly believe nature brings solace in all troubles."

Anne Frank

"Almost everything will work again if you unplug it for a few minutes, including you."

Anne Lamott

Weatherings was created to help those who are “weathering life’s storms.”  This fund offers financial assistance to people - young and old -  who need a pause to rest, restore, rejuvenate and return refreshed.  Experiencing the wisdom of the wilderness and the healing power of nature through summer camps, contemplative sanctuaries, retreats and nature reserves is our goal.  Storms never last but while it is pouring, we hope to offer an umbrella.