Connect. Invest. Grow.
The organizations of the Local Impact Alliance are working hard for all of the communities of Western Wayne County. Below is just a sampling of the latest news from the nonprofits and groups under the LIA umbrella.
Mark Your Calendars!
Check out our 2026 event lineup. Add them to your calendar and watch for emails with sign-up details.
Bring a friend!
June 3 - Health Exploration Station at Canton Trinity Health
October 21 - Business Meeting, 20th Anniversary Celebration!
2026 Scholarship Applications are now OPEN
The 2026 Scholarship Applications for all scholarship funds managed through the Local Impact Alliance are now open.
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.
Scholarships recipients will be notified in April; and funds will be sent directly to schools for the fall semester.
If your nonprofit is making a difference in these areas, apply today!
If your nonprofit is making a difference in these areas, apply today!
A Letter from the President
Dear Fund Holder,
As we enter this season of Thanksgiving, I would like to take a moment to express my gratitude for your trust in us to help you achieve your charitable objectives. Your generosity has enabled us to provide an unprecedented number of grants and scholarships throughout 2024.
We have been privileged to collaborate with numerous outstanding organizations and individuals to establish new funds and innovative programs that address the needs within our community.
Our dedicated team, though small, is resolutely committed to meeting the needs of our regions, but we require your support to sustain this mission. As we approach the end of 2024, I would like to remind you of the various ways you can continue to support the Local Impact Alliance.
In addition to cash contributions to the general operating fund, the Local Impact Alliance welcomes donations of publicly traded securities, vehicles, IRS charitable rollovers, and other assets. For further information regarding these types of donations, please contact our office at 734-495-1200.
Happy Thanksgiving!
Gratefully,
Beth Meade
President/CEO
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The Community Foundation of Plymouth is dedicated to enriching the quality of life in the Plymouth area by providing grants to organizations that support our mission.
These organizations must:
- Be 501(c) public charities.
- Encourage the self-sufficiency and well-being of residents within the 48170 zip code.
- Encourage programs which are collaborative, comprehensive and have the potential to be continuous.
- Encourage leveraging and matching grant opportunities from multiple funders.
- Support "seed" money opportunities for innovative projects.
While the Community Foundation of Plymouth remains flexible in trying to meet community needs, the following are areas that will generally not be considered for funding at this time:
- Routine operating expenses
- Travel, tours or trips
- Endowment campaigns
- Special fundraising events and sponsorships
- Organizations that do not provide services to the greater Plymouth, Michigan area
- Political organizations
- Existing obligations or debts/liabilities
- Individuals
- Issues that divide us, not unite us
Christmas in July - oh what fun!
It was an evening to remember on July 25th in Westland. Christmas in July has become a staple of Westland community, every year organized by Westland Community Foundation.
Our celebration included a Christmas Tree with so many toys under it, brought by our guests to donate to Westland Salvation Army.
The evening had delicious food and premium drinks from open bar. The guests also brought non perishable food items to donate to Salvation Army.
The air was filled with laughter and christmas carols.
This is the tradition which our Foundation wishes to continue with the help of generous donors, whose hearts are so big.
We would like to give a huge shouout to main sponsors who helped us to make this evening possible.
Santa Sponsor - Wayne County Community College District
Shaw Family Foundation
Rudolph Sponsor - Westland Car Care
50/50 - Wayne Westland Credit Union
Lottery Ticket Tree Sponsor - Plant Moran
