PFC Shane W. Cantu Grant

The PFC Shane W. Cantu Grant, established by the Shiawassee Community Foundation, honors the memory of PFC Shane W. Cantu, who died in Afghanistan in 2012. This fund supports the community by providing flexible giving options, ensuring that donations enhance lives in Shiawassee County while maintaining responsible stewardship of charitable funds. The foundation is a 501(c)(3) public charity dedicated to fostering strong community relationships and making a lasting impact.

Shiawassee Community Foundation
The Shiawassee Community Foundation is an independent 501(c)(3) public charity dedicated to enriching lives across the Shiawassee County region through strong community relationships and responsible stewardship of charitable funds—for good, forever. The Foundation provides individuals, families, and institutions with flexible ways to give back, allowing donors to establish new funds or contribute to existing ones, with all gifts tax-deductible for federal income tax purposes.
The PFC Shane W. Cantu Memorial Fund was established in honor of PFC Shane W. Cantu, a Shiawassee County native who lost his life during his first tour of duty in Afghanistan in 2012 while serving with the 1st Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team of the United States Army.