November 19, 2024 November 19, 2024Leave a Legacy Through Planned GivingBy Laura Fitzgerald Community members who want to leave a lasting legacy and make a meaningful impact beyond their lifetimes […]
October 24, 2024 October 24, 2024Recent efforts to celebrate local Indigenous Culture persist, despite funding challengesBy Laura Fitzgerald Dressed in traditional indigenous clothing, Joan and Joe Jacobs, of the North American Indigenous Council (NACI), acknowledged […]
August 15, 2024 August 15, 2024Legacy, Purpose, Impact: August is Make-A-Will MonthThere are many reasons why we might procrastinate creating a will or finalizing an estate plan. From negative emotions to […]
March 4, 2024 March 4, 2024Honoring Donna Niester for a lifetime of dedicationOn May 16th, 2024, the Community Foundation of St. Clair County will recognize Donna Niester with the Lifetime Achievement Award […]
December 4, 2023 December 4, 2023Three Community Foundation Board Members reach term limitsThe Community Foundation will say ‘goodbye’ to three board members at the end of 2023, at least for a year […]
January 16, 2023 January 16, 2023New committee members and leadership for 2023The work of the Community Foundation is a joint effort of friends, partners, staff, board members and multiple grantmaking committees. […]
November 16, 2022 November 16, 2022Donna Niester elected to state boardDonna Niester, one of the most prominent voices for philanthropy in our region, has been elected to the state board […]
July 25, 2022 July 25, 2022New generation to benefit from the Leonard Center under the guidance of community leaders like Cliff ThomasonFor many years the James R. Leonard Community Center served as a valuable community resource and safe haven for youth […]
April 20, 2022 April 20, 2022Leonard Center inspired generations of leaders such as Tony MillerLeadership from previous generations investing in our region’s youth, and community resources such as the James R. Leonard Community Center, […]
March 31, 2022 March 31, 2022Friend of the Foundation — Mike WendlingAfter seeing the range of Community Foundation’s activities and the impact they have on a small community, Michael “Mike” Wendling […]
March 1, 2022 March 1, 2022Friend of the Foundation — Chris PenzienDonor and former Community Foundation scholarship recipient Chris Penzien continues to make an impact on St. Clair County and the […]
February 3, 2022 February 3, 2022Friends of the Foundation — Dawn and Steve SchweihoferLong-time volunteers and friends of the Community Foundation Dawn and Steve Schweihofer understand the importance of philanthropy and the significant […]