Adrian, MI – The Lenawee Community Foundation has announced the 16 recipients of the Knight Health and Human Services grants. The $45,000 in grants was made possible through the V.C. and Velma Knight Memorial Fund. Over $625,000 in total grant funds have been awarded to date thanks to the Knight’s generosity.
“The foundation works closely with donors and partners to connect generosity with need,” said Bronna Kahle, Lenawee Community Foundation President and CEO. “The Knight fund is an example of the lasting impact one couple’s commitment to their community can have now and forever. LCF is pleased to support the great work of the grant recipients and encouraged to see the positive impact these organizations have on Lenawee County.”
Grant recipients include the following organizations:
Adrian Breakfast Lions Club
Associated Charities of Lenawee County (ACLC)
Boys & Girls Club of Lenawee
Catherine Cobb Safe House
Catholic Charities of Jackson Lenawee & Hillsdale Counties
Child Care Network Washtenaw Regional 4C
Daily Bread of Lenawee Inc
Gods Breadbasket Inc
Habitat for Humanity of Lenawee County
Housing Help of Lenawee
Lenawee County – Dept. On Aging
Share the Warmth
Society of St. Vincent De Paul – St. Joseph Church
St Mary’s Food Pantry
Tecumseh Fresh Food Initiative Pantry
United Hudson Churches
The Lenawee Community Foundation is grateful for the service of those who served on the selection committee and carefully reviewed the grant requests. Their recommendations were approved unanimously by the Lenawee Community Foundation Board of Directors.
For more information on how to apply for a grant, start your own charitable fund, or make a gift to one of the existing funds at the Lenawee Community Foundation, visit www.lenaweecf.com.
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