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January 12, 2012 02:30 PM

More BANG for your bucks

Twenty-six mid-Michigan nonprofits are hoping to start the year off with a “bang” – by winning the University Club of MSU’s Big Bang-quet $10,000 Community Charity Challenge. Beginning January 16, 26 local charities will be asking the public for their votes to help them win a $10,000 credit toward a fundraising event held in the University Club’s newly renovated dining room.The program is being conducted by the University Club of MSU in cooperation with the Capital Region Community Foundation and is sponsored by the MSU Federal Credit Union.

August 23, 2011 08:48 AM

Three Lansing-area nonprofits awarded 2011 impact grants

In its third year awarding Impact Grants, the Capital Region Community Foundation has chosen the Allen Neighborhood Center, REACH Studio Art Center and the Greater Lansing Food Bank to receive grants totaling $189,280.

October 5, 2010 10:59 AM

Community Foundation doubles its impact on tech learning with two $75,000 grants

When ITEC Lansing executive director Kirk Riley and Impression 5 executive director Erik Larson each learned the other was a finalist for the Capital Region Community Foundation’s Impact Grant, they said they hoped the other organization would win.

Both organizations won. And it’s a win for our community.

February 1, 2012 04:26 PM

The disappearance of Michigan's Community Foundation Tax Credit

The State of Michigan Community Foundation Tax Credit was abolished by Gov. Rick Snyder at the end of December 2011. Originally signed into law Dec. 29, 1988, the Michigan Community Foundation Tax Credit was designed to encourage individuals and businesses to build the permanent endowments of community foundations across the state. This tax credit was intended to bring additional dollars to communities by generating new donors and encouraging more permanent endowment support rather than tempting donors to shift their dollars from other organizations.

December 6, 2011 05:51 PM

Nonprofit Center at the Armory receives $125,000 grant from Consumers Energy Foundation

The Consumers Energy Foundation announced it is awarding $1.25 million in grants to 10 community projects as part of the utility’s 125th anniversary celebration.

The Michigan Nonprofit Association was awarded a $125,000 grant on behalf of the Nonprofit Center at the Armory.

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2010 visit to Eric "RicStar" Music Therapy Camp

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Sierra Rose Farms visits YAC meeting

LeeAnn Hull and Christine Smith from Sierra Rose Farms visited the January 2011 YAC meeting to talk about their programs benefiting kids with special needs.

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YAC December 2010 Service Project: Christmas Elves

In December, YACers gathered at the Salvation Army to help parents select toys from the Toys for Tots collection program. Moms and dads looked like Santa as they left with giant bags stuffed with toys!

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Annie's BIG Nature Lesson

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2010 CRCF Annual Breakfast

On Oct. 7, 2010, the Capital Region Community Foundation hosted its annual breakfast featuring the theme, "Making a Difference: A Legacy of Charitable Giving." More than 350 people came to MSU's Kellogg Center for the event.

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2010 YAC Minigrant Reception

The Capital Region Community Foundation's Youth Action Committee awarded 29 minigrants to mid-Michigan classrooms so students could research environmental projects. On May 19, 2010, we recognized each of the grants.

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2010 Youth Philanthropy and Service Camp

More than 400 young people from Michigan and across the nation engaged in service learning and youth grantmaking for a weekend filled with in-depth discussion on topics affecting young people and the communities they serve. On June 25, 2010, teens broke off into groups to participate in service projects throughout mid-Michigan. Here are some of the projects they worked on.

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Visit to the Lions' Bear Lake Camp for Physically Challenged Youth

Grants from the Capital Region Community Foundation fund scholarships for visually and hearing-impaired kids from Ingham County to attend the Lions' Bear Lake Camp for Physically Challenged Youth in Lapeer, Mich.

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More BANG for your bucks

Three Lansing-area nonprofits awarded 2011 impact grants

Community Foundation doubles its impact on tech learning with two $75,000 grants

The disappearance of Michigan's Community Foundation Tax Credit

Nonprofit Center at the Armory receives $125,000 grant from Consumers Energy Foundation

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