Programs

  • Local Impact Alliance Initiatives

    THE CANTON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION IN DOING BUSINESS AS THE LOCAL IMPACT ALLIANCE (LIA) SERVES THE CANTON, PLYMOUTH, WESTLAND, AND SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES. LIA RECOGNIZES THE UNIQUE FUNCTIONS OF EACH INITIATIVE WITH EACH INITIATIVE'S INTERESTS MADE PROMINENT. THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF PLYMOUTH AND THE WESTLAND COMMUNITY FOUNDATIONS FOCUS ON THE NEEDS IN THEIR RESPECTIVE COMMUNITIES. THE GIVING HOPE, WOMENS' GIVING CIRCLE SEEKS TO EDUCATE WOMEN ABOUT PHILANTHROPY WHILE FOCUSING ON THE NEEDS OF WOMEN AND FAMILIES IN THE REGION. EAGLES FOR CHILDREN FOCUSES ON CHILDREN'S CHARITIES IN THE REGION. LIA SERVES AS A CONVENER FOR COMMUNITY DISCUSSIONS; IDENTIFIES GRANT-MAKING OPPORTUNITIES; ASSISTS SMALL, REGIONAL NONPROFITS IN THEIR MISSION; AND HOSTS NONPROFIT AGENCY FUNDS TO ASSURE CONTINUED SOURCES OF INCOME TO THOSE AGENCIES.
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    Dates
    Jul 1, 2023 – Jun 30, 2024
    Source
    990
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    No populations provided
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    $1.7M

  • Scholarship Programs for Students

    THE CANTON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF PLYMOUTH AND THE WESTLAND COMMUNITY FOUNDATION PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS TO COLLEGE OR TRADE SCHOOL BOUND STUDENTS. A SCHOLARSHIP AT CCF, CFP, AND WCF EMPOWRS THE DONOR TO HELP LOCAL STUDENTS ACHIEVE THEIR ACADEMIC AND CAREER DREAMS. OUR CUTTING-EDGE APPLICATION PROCESS MAKES THE PROCESS EASY FOR STUDENTS AND REVIEWERS TO USE. OUR SCHOLARSHIP DONORS CONSIST OF ORGANIZATIONS AND INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE ALBE TO DESIGN THEIR UNIQUE CRITERIA FOR THEIR SCHOLARSHIP. SINCE 1989, OVER 1.9 MILLION IN SCHOLARSHIPS HAVE BEEN AWARDED TO OVER 1550 STUDENTS.
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    Dates
    Jul 1, 2023 – Jun 30, 2024
    Source
    990
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    No populations provided
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    $188.8K

  • Lunch And Learn Series

    THE LOCAL IMPACT ALLIANCE HOSTS THE LUNCH AND LEARN SERIES IN THE CANTON, PLYMOUTH, AND WESTLAND COMMUNITIES. TOPICS ARE SUGGESTED BY THE COMMUNITY AND THROUGH COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT BY THE LIA STAFF, BOARD OF DIRECTORS, AND VOLUNTEERS. RECENT TOPICS HAVE INCLUDED FIREARM SAFETY, LONG COVID, PROTECTION OF THE LOCAL WATERSHED, PLANTING POLLINATOR GARDENS, BANNED BOOKS, LITERACY AND ESL FOR COMMUNITY'S IMMAGRANT POPULATION, SUBSTANCE ABUSE, ELDER FRAUD, AND PROGRAMMING FOR DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED ADULTS. THE FLAGSHIP TOPIC IS INFORMATION AND ASSISTANCE TO VETERANS. VETERANS ARE INVITED TO HEAR SPEAKERS ABOUT HEALTH CARE AND OTHER BENEFITS AND DISCUSS INDIVIDUAL CONCERNS WITH ADVOCATES.
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    Dates
    Jul 1, 2023 – Jun 30, 2024
    Source
    990
    No causes provided
    No populations provided
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    $21.4K