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Christian Financial Credit Union Outreach & Impact Foundation

Making An Impact through our Outreach

Our Outreach & Impact Foundation was founded to support families of all kinds in the communities we serve. Established as an arm of Christian Financial, our Foundation allows us to invest in the organizations and programs who provide solutions for these essential needs.

Our Foundational Pillars

Stable Housing

We are working to reduce homelessness and prevent displacement in our communities by providing affordable housing.

Quality of Life

We hope to increase health equity, reducing food insecurity, and supporting at-risk and special needs groups. We also work to provide technology solutions for those needing assistance.

Financial Well-being

We believe in providing financial education, job training and social skills that allows people the ability to support themselves and their families, which we hope helps to break the cycle of poverty.

Empower the Next Generation

We look to partner with organizations and programs that provide services to children in foster care/adoptive services and at-risk youth. We are working to improve childcare resources, education, and after-school programs.

Grant Application

Apply for A Grant

Through grants from the Foundation, we support 501(c)(3) organizations in the communities we serve. It is strongly encouraged that potential applicants read our guidelines prior to submitting an application to confirm their eligibility to apply.

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Grant Application

How to Request a Grant

The Christian Financial Credit Union Outreach & Impact Foundation is committed to supporting families of all kinds in the communities we serve through stable housing, improved quality of life, financial well-being, and empowerment of the next generation. Through grants from the Foundation, we support 501(c)(3) organizations in the communities we serve. It is strongly encouraged that potential applicants read our guidelines prior to submitting an application to confirm their eligibility to apply. 

Overview:

• Grant commitments are generally for one year.
• One grant per organization, per year. Multiple grants within the same 12-month period will not be approved.
• The Foundation meets six (6) times per year to elect grant recipients.
• In order to apply for a grant, please fill out the form below completely, AND
• After completing the application, please send an email to sfc-oandifoundation@cfcumail.org with your most recent 990 filings (if applicable), or the latest internal financial data, such as financial statements. Additionally, include a flyer or detailed information about your organization so that we can better understand your nonprofit and the work you do.

Eligibility Requirements:

The Foundation seeks to partner with organizations who demonstrate the following:

• Must be a 501(c)(3) organization in good standing.
• Organizations/events must be located within the communities that the Foundation serves; including Macomb, Wayne, Oakland and St. Clair counties in Michigan.
• Funds will be applied towards efforts that support: Stable Housing, Quality of Life, Financial Well-Being, and Empowering the Next Generation. Please include details in the grant application of how awarded funds will be used to support this.
• Only organizations who submit current 990 tax forms, including all completed schedules, along with the most recent financial statements to sfc-oandifoundation@cfcumail.org will be considered. If your organization files a 990-N, please provide your financial statements and a budget for the current fiscal year to the above email address.

Reporting & Recognition Guidelines:

• The grantee organization agrees to coordinate a check presentation with representatives of the Foundation for publicity purposes.
• The grantee organization agrees to seek publicity for the grant, as possible, through a media press release, through a story in the organization's newsletter, or other method and to communicate a recognition plan upon acceptance of the grant.
• If the organization has a social media presence, the grantee organization agrees to recognize the Foundation via a minimum of one social media post during the year following the grant. This requirement could also be fulfilled by sharing or re-posting the grant announcement on Christian Financial's social media pages.
• Within three months following the grant distribution, the grantee will provide the Outreach & Impact Foundation with information on how the funds have affected their organization. This can include photos, documentation, or stories of impact.

Apply for a Grant

Please send supporting documents (most current 990 schedule or financial statements) via email to sfc-oandifoundation@cfcumail.org in order to be eligible for grant funds.

Please send supporting documents to sfc-oandifoundation@cfcumail.org in order to be eligible for grant funds. Supporting documents can include financial statements, tax documents, etc.

Reviews

Don't take our word for it!

Macomb County Habitat for Humanity

“We are truly thankful to the Christian Financial Credit Union Outreach and Impact Foundation for their generous support. This grant helps us continue our mission of bringing people together to build homes, communities, and hope. With these funds, we can complete essential home repairs – like updating electrical systems and installing an energy-efficient furnace which will provide safe, affordable housing and a better quality of life for families in need.”

-Helen Hicks

Champ Life

“Our annual kids camp helps children who have experienced tremendous abandonment and loss begin to feel a sense of value and worth. So many children will experience hope and healing because of Christian Financial Outreach & Foundation’s generosity”

-Tommy Sheerer

Vista Maria

“We are so grateful for this generous gift from the Christian Financial Outreach & Impact Foundation to help Shepard Hall.”

-Kelly Small

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