Christian Financial Credit Union Outreach & Impact Foundation Grants

Funder: Christian Financial Credit Union Outreach & Impact Foundation

Mission: The Foundation exists to support families of all kinds in the communities served by Christian Financial Credit Union, through stable housing, improved quality of life, financial well-being, and empowerment of the next generation.

Four Strategic Pillars

The Foundation supports nonprofits aligned with these priorities:

• Stable Housing
• Quality of Life
• Financial Well-being
• Empowerment of the Next Generation

Geographic Scope

The Foundation is focused on the communities served by Christian Financial Credit Union, including:

• Macomb County
• Oakland County
• Wayne County
• St. Clair County
• All counties in Michigan where the credit union operates

Eligibility

• Applicants: Nonprofit organizations (501(c)(3) status required)
• Focus: Organizations must align with the Foundation's four philanthropic pillars
• Geographic Focus: Organizations serving Macomb, Oakland, Wayne, and St. Clair counties

Recent Award Examples (2023-2024)

Fall 2023 Distribution: $17,300 awarded to 7 organizations

• Deo Gratias Ministries Detroit – $5,000 (food pantry)
• The Jenna Kast Believe in Miracles Foundation – $3,300 (wishes for children with life-threatening illnesses)
• Clinton River Watershed Council – $2,500 (watershed protection)
• Haven Homes of Detroit – $2,500 (housing for human trafficking survivors)
• Immaculate Conception School PTC – $2,000 (mental health and suicide prevention education)
• Detroit Public Library Foundation – $1,000 (youth educational programs)
• Detroit Friendship House – $1,000 (educational programs and food assistance)

Spring 2024 Distribution: $26,700 awarded to 5 organizations

• MCREST (Macomb County Rotating Emergency Shelter Team) – $10,000 (shelter, meals, support services)
• Macomb County Habitat for Humanity – $6,000 (bathroom and bedroom renovations)
• Habitat for Humanity Detroit – $5,200 (home rehabilitation)
• Faith Works Michigan – $3,500 (wheelchair-accessible ramp installation)
• St. Faustina Conference, Society of St. Vincent de Paul Detroit – $2,000 (food pantry replenishment)

Summer 2023 Distribution: $7,500 awarded to 4 organizations

• Champ Life – $3,000 (Kids Camp for foster children)
• The Daisy Project – $2,500 (accessible recreational spaces)
• Single Family Living – $1,000 (support for single-parent families)
• Money Matters for Youth – $1,000 (financial literacy camp)

Spring 2023 Distribution: $4,500 awarded to 4 organizations

• New Hope Center for Grief Support – $2,500 (Kids Camp for bereaved children)
• WHOH Detroit – $1,000 (community policing initiative)
• S.K.I.P. (Supporting Kids in Pain) – $500 (care packages for sick children)
• Stevenson High School Band Boosters – $500 (transportation and supplies)

February 2023 Distribution: $6,000 awarded to 2 organizations

• Vista Maria – $5,000 (professional work clothing for transitional living program residents)
• St. Faustina Conference of St. Vincent de Paul – $1,000 (groceries, rent, utility assistance)

Total Awards to Date

As of Spring 2024, the Foundation has awarded $107,200 to area nonprofits.

Focus Areas

Grants support organizations working in:

• Housing and homelessness prevention
• Child welfare and youth development
• Environmental protection
• Community policing and safety
• Financial literacy
• Grief support
• Disability services
• Food assistance and poverty relief
• Educational programs
• Healthcare and medical support

Additional Information

• The Foundation actively seeks nonprofit organizations aligned with its four strategic pillars
• Christian Financial Credit Union volunteers often partner with grantees to assist with projects
• The Foundation is committed to collaboration and community partnership

How to Apply

Application Portal: Visit christianfinancialcu.org/foundation to apply for a grant

For More Information:
Contact Christine Quitter, Director of Business Development and Community Outreach at Christian Financial Credit Union

Phone: 586.772.6330

Note: The specific application process, deadlines, required materials, and narrative questions are not detailed in the provided website content. Applicants should visit the Foundation's website or contact CFCU directly for detailed application guidelines and requirements.