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An Evening to Remember - Xmas in July 2024

An Evening to Remember - Xmas in July 2024

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

  

Westland Community Foundation awards Scholarships

Westland Community Foundation awards Scholarships

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.

A description of each scholarship offered through the Westland Community Foundation of Plymouth can be found Here

 

 Westland Community Foundation Scholarship Winners for 2024

 
Westland Community Foundation Scholarship Fund Matthew Daniels
  Allison Thaxton
  Mackenzie Goetz
   

 

Westland debuts new LOGO!

Westland debuts new LOGO!

The Westland Community Foundation is debuting a new logo to the community.
 
The Westland Community Foundation celebrated 25 years of giving in 2021. During 2021, a major milestone was achieved: Westland Community Foundation has distributed over $1,000,000 in funds (includes matching funds) to organizations in Westland.
 
In 2021 a major decision was made by the Board of Westland Community Foundation to join the Local Impact Alliance. As time evolved, so did the need to continue the foundation’s work best representing the area in which is served. The foundation successfully underwent a strategic planning and merging process with Local Impact Alliance.
 
The Board members realized that the logo needs to represent many facets of the foundation: the generosity of the community served, collaboration among donors and nonprofits with the foundation, growth of the community and hope.
What fun way to celebrate Christmas in Summer!

What fun way to celebrate Christmas in Summer!

A great evening of celebration hosted by Westland Community Foundation to raise funds for the Westland Community Fund.
 
This fund has donated over a million dollars (including matching grants) in the Westland community as scholarships and grants to better the lives of it's citizens.
 
It was heart warming to see friends come together to find ways to impact their community.
 
Guests brought food to be donated to Westland Salvation Army.
 
The evening was celebrated at Hellenic Cultural Center with food, music and memories.
 
To learn more about Westland Community Foundation and Christmas in July, click on the link below. Westland Community Foundation is an affiliate of Local Impact Alliance.
 
Congratulations to the Class of 2023 Scholarship Winners!

Congratulations to the 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.

A description of each scholarship offered through the Community Foundation of Plymouth can be found here.

Westland Community Foundation Schoarships
Scholarship Winner
Westland Community Scholarship Fund Madison Inman
  Erica Maladecki
  Evan Ortell
  Stephen Rudzki
  David Washington
  Buster Wurm
Great 1st Charity Outing hosted by Westland Community Foundation in partnership with Westland Chamber of Commerce

Great 1st Charity Outing hosted by Westland Community Foundation in partnership with Westland Chamber of Commerce

Spring had a perfect day in store for Westland Community Foundation's 1st charity golf outing. 

The outing was held on May 18th 2023 at Fox Hills Golf and Banquet center. The golfers enjoyed smooth check in and breakfast with Jim Godbout, Chair Westland Community Foundation and other trustees. President/CEO of Westland Community Foundation, part of Local Impact Alliance and Kiersten Beckwith, President Westland Chamber of Commerce welcomed the golfers. After a good day of Golf, golfers enjoyed the dinner and awards presentation.

Picture credits - Kiersten Beckwith & Mili Tandon

 

New Members join Westland Community Foundation Advisory Committee

New Members join Westland Community Foundation Advisory Committee

Welcome to Sande Godbout and Diane Fritz. The Westland Community Foundation Advisory Committee is now comprised of Five members.

Jim Godbout (Chair)

Sharon Scott

Patti Neal

Diane Fritz

Sande Godbout

The members of the Westlamd Community Foundation  Advisory Committee are not only leaders in their field, but leaders in their community.  This volunteer group of distinguished community members brings a valuable perspective to how we can best serve the Westland community.

Diane Fritz    sande Godbout

No Child without Toy

No Child without Toy

No child without toy for holidays....

Westland Community Foundation's Toy drive on 1st December collected unwrapped toys for Salvation Army for the under privileged children.

John Glenn High School Choir provided the best festive cheer to the donors.

We can do so much when the communities come together.
It sure takes a Village...
 
Thank you for the generosity of Fire Department to bring so many toys.
 
Thanks to Board members: Jim Godbout, Sharon Scott and Patti Neal of Westland Community Foundation for hosting a beautiful night.

Westland Community Foundation is part of Local Impact Alliance

Christmas in July Update

Christmas in July Update

After a brief hiatus due to Covid, the Westland Community Foundation was back and committed to providing resources to the Westland community.
 
Their first event was their annual "Christmas in July" celebration?. Attendees were asked to bring some unopened bags of food to be given to the The Wayne-Westland Salvation Army to help spread a little Christmas cheer to those who might need it!
 
The first event with their new partnership with the Local Impact Alliance was a great success and will help them continue to grow and provide assistance to Westland organizations and students.
 
Since 1996, the Westland Community Foundation has contributed over $1 million to organizations and student scholarships within our community.
 
Special thanks to the sponsors that included
Wayne County Community College, Priority Waste, Westland Car Care, Shaw Family Foundation, Fausone Bohn, LLP, The Buccilli Group, Dearborn Real Estate, Michigan Chiropractic Specialist, Plante Moran, Mayor William R. Wild, Midwest Recycling, OHM Advisors, Westland Fire Administration, Westland Fire Public Awareness, Westland Police Department Community Partnership.
 
The Christmas in July was held on 21st July at Hellenic Cultural Center in Westland!
 
To learn more about Westland Community Foundation, part of Local Impact Alliance, please visit the website

Please watch out for the the Toy Drive in December hosted by Westland Community Foundation!

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