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Local Impact Alliance Annual Report 2023

Local Impact Alliance Annual Report 2023

Working with you to Make an Impact Locally
 
Please take a moment and read our Annual Report, we are happy to report that the state of our Alliance (LIA), with our family of foundations and funds is very strong and we are energized and moving forward with new initiatives, helping our local communities thrive.
 
We continue to be an important pillar for our regional communities and have been able to grow in our purpose and capacity over the years.
 
Because of your generosity and support the Local Impact Alliance and it's affiliates celebrated a historic year of giving and grantmaking. 
 
Gifts to Alliance during the 2023 totaled in over 2 million dollars!!
The Alliance awarded nearly $1.65 million in grants and $157,000 in scholarships.
 
Thank you to each and every one of you and let's continue to  make an impact in 2024.
 
Please click on the link to read the 2023_LIA_Annual_Report-.pdf
Scholarship Application 2024

Scholarship Application 2024

Attention Students!

2024 Scholarship Applications are now OPEN

The 2024 Scholarship Applications for all scholarship funds managed through the Local Impact Alliance are now open. The applications will remain open until March 15, 2024.

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

To read the description of scholarships please click on the link below.
https://localimpactalliance.org/funds/canton/scholarship-funds

https://localimpactalliance.org/funds/plymouth/scholarship-funds

https://localimpactalliance.org/funds/westland/scholarship-funds

Click on the link below to be transferred to our scholarship applications.
https://cantonfoundationscholarships.communityforce.com/

New Board Member joins Community Foundation of Plymouth

New Board Member joins Community Foundation of Plymouth

“The mission of Community Foundation of Plymouth is to empower local community programs to improve quality of life of it residents. We are excited to welcome our new board of director who will help us accomplish our goals”.
 
We are honored to announce a new member of Plymouth Foundation board, Delbert Redfield. A Plymouth resident, he brings experience in marketing, event planning to the board, and will bring local visibility to the organization.
 
Currently working at Hylant Group, Delbert has expressed excitement to work with other board members and staff of Local Impact Alliance. We very much look forward to the insights and new ideas he will provide in this new role.
 
Please join us in welcoming Del to the Local Impact Alliance family!
 
Community Foundation of Plymouth is an affiliate of Local Impact Alliance.
Community Grants awarded - CFP

Community Grants awarded - CFP

The Community Foundation of Plymouth has worked to enrich the quality of life in the Plymouth area through grants and scholarships that have benefited Plymouth residents. We work with those who have a similar vision to build on our permanent endowment to benefit the community of Plymouth.
 
Since 2005, the Community Foundation of Plymouth has granted more than $1.3 million to support local programs, projects and students in the Plymouth community.
 
That is certainly an amazing amount of money that has gone back into helping our local community! Most recently, $12,000 was granted to worthy organizations that applied for grants during yearly granting cycle.
 
They included:
# Leo Rising - $2,000 for licensed hairdresser who will provide products, styling tools and instructions for varying hair types and textures for low income children, particualarly targeting clients of Plymouth Community Foster care Closet.
# Miracle League of Plymouth - $2,500 towards replacement of playing surface of baseball field for special need kids.
# Plymouth Community Foster Closet - $1,500 to purchase clothing, shpes, hygiene products and car seats for children in area foster care.
# New Hope Center for Grief Support - $2,500 for Next Step Grief Support Peer Groups: seminars, and workshops with some designed for seniors.
# YMCA Plymouth - $2,500 for Girls on the Run programming which combines running with focus on physical, social and emotional health for girls.
# Courageous Kids - $1,000 fpr family outings for families with seriously ill children.
 
GIVING TUESDAY 2023

GIVING TUESDAY 2023

Giving Tuesday is November 28, 2023!
 
If you're looking for Giving Tuesday, you're in the right place. On November 28, 2023, 5 of our affiliate non profit organizations throughout Western Wayne county of Michigan, as well as a few of the Community Foundation's key programs, will team up to raise funds for the good of our communities!
 
As your Local Community Foundation, we spend every day working to improve the lives of all who live in your local community. Our Community Foundation is built from donations from hundreds of people who care about our communities, allows your gift to do the most good, sustaining and building a vibrant region.
 
YOU ARE A CHANGE-MAKER. YOU BELIEVE IN OUR COMMUNITIES, AND YOU WANT TO MAKE THEM BETTER. WE FEEL THE SAME WAY.
 
Local Impact Alliance consist of following non profits, foundations, giving circle and community programs:
 
Canton Community Foundation - Since 1989, the Canton Community Foundation has helped to enhance philanthropy in Canton Township and the surrounding communities.
 
Community Foundation of Plymouth - The Community Foundation of Plymouth has worked to enrich the quality of life in the Plymouth area through grants and scholarships that have benefited Plymouth residents.
 
Westland Community Foundation - In 1996, the Westland Community Foundation was founded to enhance Westland's civic, educational, and cultural communities
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Eagles For Children - Eagles for Children® is a 501(c)3 nonprofit 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.
 
Giving Hope, Women's Giving Circle - Group of local women philanthropists helping in the local community, reaching and assisting women, children, and their families in need.
 
P.O.R.C.H. - Providing Others Renewed Confidence and Hope, a community service provided free to the local senior residents who are struggling with loneliness.
 
Please support any of the program which touches your heart
 

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PORCH visit 10-10-23

PORCH visit 10-10-23

PORCH Volunteers spent a warm celebration of Fall with cookies, donuts and cider with local senior residents.

The evening was completely organized and run by volunteers.

What a wonderful and heartwarming way to support your community.

All you need is good heart to volunteer. 

According to PEW center for  research:-

  • 43% of seniors feel lonely
  • There is 45% more risk of mortality in seniors who report feeling lonely
  • Similar to smoking as 15 cigarettes daily

If you want to volunteer and make an impact, fill out the application and make a senior smile.

PORCH application

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Community Foundation of Plymouth Grants

Community Foundation of Plymouth Grants

Community Foundation of Plymouth Grants Application is open till 30th September 2023

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.

Here is the link to fill application

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

 

Congratulations to Class of 2023 Scholarship Winners!

Congratulations to Class of 2023 Scholarship Winners!

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 May; and funds are sent directly to schools for the fall semester.
 
We are pleased to announce the winners of 2023 Scholarships.
 
Community Foundation of Plymouth Schoarships
Scholarship Winner
Erin Ryan/ Kiwanis Scholarship Sailsh Saravanan
Community Foundation Credit Union/George Lawton Scholarship Kavya Keshavamurthy
  Evan Adamski
  John Buss
  Paolo Belleza
  Issac Hopp
  Lucas Ealy
  Simon Bloomfield
  Sarah Cromwell
  Brody Appelgren
  Grace Koski
  Aryan Shah
  John Leyden
  Nicole Variot
Community Financial Credit Union/Margaret Dunning Dora Koski
  Sophie Aheimer
  Grace Fernandes
  Jacob Book
  Jayden Joy
Community Financial Credit Union/Trade Nathan Baker
  Brenna Laing
  Sean Lake
Community Foundation Credit Union/Ron Carlson Ariel Ooms
  Jack Riordan
Dul Foundation Scholarship Alexandra Clemens
  Marwa Dalmi
  Catelyn Grenke
  Michael Snow 
   
2023 Scholarship Application Open

2023 Scholarship Application Open

2023 Scholarship Application Now Open
 
Attention Students!
 
The 2023 Scholarship Applications for all scholarship funds managed through the Local Impact Alliance are now open. The applications will remain open until March 17, 2023.
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.
 
Local Impact Alliance has awarded $1,575,300 in scholarships since inception in Plymouth, Canton and Westland communities.
 
To read the description of scholarships please click on the link below.
 

Click on the link below to be transferred to our scholarship applications.

Scholarship Application 2023

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