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In 2025, the Sanilac Women Who Care (SWWC) awarded an $11,600 grant to Holy Family Parish – St. Nicholas Pantry during its annual giving event. The event brought community members together to learn about local nonprofit organizations, connect with others who share a passion for giving back, and support organizations making a difference in Sanilac…

The Sanilac Women Who Care (SWWC) awarded $10,000 to Sleep in Heavenly Peace – MI-Caro at its annual giving event, bringing local women together to support organizations making a difference in Sanilac County. A total of $8,650 was raised through the event for the main grant, with the Goodtimer’s generously contributing an additional $1,350 to…

Sanilac Women Who Care will hold its 14th annual event on Thursday, October 1, 2026, at the Lexington Village Theatre. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. for the nonprofit meet-and-greet, and the presentation begins at 7:00 p.m.  The event gives women an opportunity to learn more about local nonprofit organizations and decide together where a grant…

The Sanilac County Community Foundation (SCCF) is pleased to announce that $31,453.60 in combined grants were given to the following organizations during the 2026 Spring Grant Round. Brown City Area Chamber of Commerce – Summer Recreation – Field Infrastructure Improvement: Dugout Upgrades – $5,578.60 City of Sandusky Recreation Department – Sandusky Recreation-Outdoor Grill $800.00 Carsonville-Port Sanilac…

The Sanilac County Community Foundation is announcing that the Sanilac Imagination Library will be placed on an indefinite pause. This decision was not made lightly. Since 2020, the Community Foundation has served as the local affiliate of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library and worked alongside many partners to bring this program to families across Sanilac County….

The Sanilac County Community Foundation (SCCF) is now accepting applications for its 2026 Spring Grant round, offering up to $5,000 in funding per organization to support initiatives that address local needs and improve quality of life within Sanilac County. Applications may be submitted for over $5,000 but will be required to provide additional financial information. Any 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization, unit of…

          Philanthropy is often misunderstood as something reserved for large donors or major gifts—but in Sanilac County, recent community-led events are proving that giving is truly for everyone. The Sanilac County Community Foundation is proud to highlight the philanthropic leadership of Taylor Hutchinson, owner of Thumb Health & Fitness (commonly referred…

The Sanilac County Community Foundation (SCCF) is pleased to announce that $20,709.80 in combined grants were given to the following organizations during the 2025 Fall Grant Round: Sanilac County Community Foundation 2025 Fall Grant Round Sanilac Great Start Collaborative Sanilac Preschool Scholarship $2,500.00 YAC Endowment Fund Sleep In Heavenly Peace No Kid Sleeps on the…

An Evening of Glamour, Generosity & Local Impact — Thursday, October 2, 2025 Lexington, Michigan – The Sanilac Women Who Care Committee, a program of the Sanilac County Community Foundation (SCCF), is rolling out the red carpet for its 13th annual collective giving event on Thursday, October 2, 2025, at the Lexington Village Theatre. Doors…

Today, The Community Foundation is proud to announce “Give Where You Live 2021” — an exciting online giving event taking place on May 21, 2021, that will empower the people of Sanilac County and the surrounding areas to come together and raise as much money as possible for local nonprofits in just 24 hours.  The Community Foundation…