As we mark our 50th anniversary at the Shiawassee Community Foundation, it was with great joy and admiration that we presented the inaugural “Community Cares” award to Dutch and Rita Bouwman. This award is a testament to Rita’s outstanding dedication […]
In a touching tribute to the late Dr. Nicholas Skarich, a beloved veterinarian known for his deep love for animals and nature, the Shiawassee Community Foundation-Youth Advisory Council (YAC) unveiled a beautiful memorial bench at DeVries on September 30, 2023. […]
Today is Giving Tuesday! Help our YAC students raise $1,000 to assemble essentials kits for Homeless Angels. Visit here to donate!
We’re hiring! If you’re an energetic, organized person with creative talents looking for a community-focused job, you may be our next YAC Advisor/Creative Assistant! This is a part-time position located at our office in downtown Owosso. Apply through Indeed or […]
Spring isn’t just for scholarships . . . this is also our grant season! This year we are awarding 23 grants totaling $39,897 to local organizations for programs that benefit Shiawassee County. These grants are made available from several different […]
You’ve heard of Black Friday and Cyber Monday, but have you heard of Giving Tuesday? This is a day of giving back that kicks off the charitable season, and it happens the Tuesday after Thanksgiving every year. For #GivingTuesday this […]
When the Shiawassee Community Foundation was invited to be on the radio, Executive Director Carol Soule didn’t hesitate. “I thought it would be an interesting and new way to share what the Foundation is all about,” she said. The Owosso […]
The Youth Advisory Council (YAC) made its annual grant awards on Sunday, May 20, 2018. The group, which is composed of middle school and high school students from all over Shiawassee County, reviewed applications from local schools and non-profit organizations […]
When Kelly Schluckebier was president of the Youth Advisory Council, she probably wasn’t thinking about how that experience would shape her future career. But looking back, it’s clear that her six years as a YACer helped her develop the skills she […]
Have you ever wondered what an endowment is? What’s the difference between an endowed fund and a regular fund? Is one better than the other? Our latest video has the answers! We wanted to clear up the mystery of endowments […]