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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.
Recent Recipients
The Martha T. Berry Foundation
$2,000 to support the purchase of a Mobii Magic Sensory System. This interactive tool will enhance therapeutic care for residents with dementia and cognitive impairments.
The Martha T. Berry Foundation was created in 2011. The foundation’s mission is to support the work of the facility by providing necessary resources for both healthcare and quality of life improvements. Over the years, the Foundation has helped fund everything from specialized rehabilitation equipment to new programs that foster social engagement, cognitive stimulation, and physical activity for residents.
Kids On The Go
$2,500 to support their Teens to Work program, helping teens with special needs build job and career readiness skills.
Kids On The Go is a non-profit organization that provides physical, occupational, speech and recreational therapy services to children with special needs (ages 3-17) when school-based services are not offered. Kids On The Go (KOTG) was founded in 1999.
New Hope Center For Grief Support
$2,500 to support their Annual Kids Camp, helping children heal after the loss of a loved one.
New Hope Center for Grief Support was founded in 2000 by Cathy Clough. Our vision as a bereavement resource center for Southeast Michigan is to see those who’ve come through our program create a safe, understanding community for others in grief.
Macomb County Habitat for Humanity
$8,500 to support the rehab of a home, helping a local family secure safe, affordable housing.
Macomb County Habitat for Humanity brings people together to build homes, communities and hope. We are helping families to give them a “hand up not a handout” by helping them to secure affordable housing, improve their quality of life through education, and provide their children with more opportunities to succeed.
Clinton River Watershed Council
$3,063 to support supplies for their Keeping-It-Clean program, which mobilizes volunteers to clean up trash throughout Macomb and Oakland County.
The Clinton River Watershed Council is a local nonprofit based in Rochester Hills, Michigan. CRWC was first created in 1972 and for more than 50 years, CRWC has been dedicated to improving water quality with the mission to protect, enhance, and celebrate the Clinton River, its watershed, and Lake St. Clair.
CARE House of Oakland County
$5,000 to support training for new Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) volunteers, helping prepare them to provide a consistent, caring presence and strong voice for children in the foster care system.
CARE House of Oakland County is a nonprofit dedicated to preventing child abuse and neglect through advocacy, intervention, and treatment services for vulnerable children and families.
For Kids Like Me
$750 to host a splash party at the Wayne County Aquatic Center in Detroit, providing a safe, inclusive summer outing for children with special needs.
For Kids Like Me is a nonprofit organization that supports children with various special needs through tutoring, school advocacy based on IEPs, and six annual community events that ensure access to safe, barrier-free experiences.
FAN-Face Addiction Now
$1,638 to help fund the basic needs of FAN participants, including deodorant, bath/body wipes, snacks, and water.
Face Addiction Now (FAN) is a nonprofit organization supporting individuals affected by Substance Use Disorder (SUD). FAN carries out its mission through specialized teams and provides compassionate, community-based services and resources.
St. Paul of Tarsus Catholic Church-Food Pantry
$3,000 to help restock shelves with nutritious food for families facing food insecurity in the local community.
St. Paul of Tarsus Catholic Church – Food Pantry has a facility that consists of a 2700 sq. warehouse & offices. We serve Clinton Township, Fraser & Mt. Clemens with nutritional groceries, help with resources directing clients to agencies to fit their situation.
Aktive Minds Foundation
$500 to support youth programs that provide resources, remove participation barriers, and encourage community engagement in the Detroit area.
Aktive Minds Foundation (AMF) is a Metro Detroit nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide quality programs and resources to the youth and families in the Detroit area, while actively working to eliminate barriers for youth participation and encourage community engagement.
St. Faustina Conference, St. Vincent de Paul
$2,000 to support their food pantry and help families with rent and utility assistance.
St. Faustina Conference, St. Vincent de Paul helps assist neighbors in need with rent, utilities or other needs to keep them in their homes. St. Faustina Conference is a part of the South Macomb District SVdP and we work with other Catholic parishes to serve households in Warren, St. Clair Shores and Roseville.
Griot Initiative
$2,500 to support the Young Griots Visual Storytelling Workshop for high school students, teaching storytelling through visual arts to youth from low-income communities.
The Young Griots program teaches the fundamentals of creative thinking and refines the skills inherent to storytelling — be it writing or visual arts. Ongoing workshops are developed for 10th, 11th, and 12th grade students who have an interest in learning and applying these tools in their current academic practices and beyond, as storytelling is a key asset in any career path. The Downtown Detroit Partnership 501(c3) is the fiduciary.
New Day Foundation for Families
$1,500 to support food security and housing stability for families facing cancer-related financial hardship.
Since 2007, New Day Foundation for Families has provided Michigan families with financial assistance, emotional support, and resource navigation to help ease the burdens of cancer. With New Day, no one fights alone.
Vista Maria
$5,000 to support the purchase of new laundry machines and apartment supplies for Vista Maria’s Shepherd Hall Transitional Living Program, which provides affordable housing and supportive services for young women in Southeast Michigan.
Vista Maria has served the community for over 139 years, evolving from a home for girls and women in need to a comprehensive organization focused on education, enrichment, and advocacy for youth. SHTLP is the only program of its kind in the greater Detroit area, helping young women who have aged out of the child welfare system transition to independent, healthy lives in a safe, supportive environment.
WAVE Project
$1,000 to support the WAVE Project’s mobile Essentials Van program, which distributes new clothing and hygiene kits to individuals experiencing homelessness in Macomb, Oakland, and Wayne counties.
Founded in 2018, WAVE Project began with a mission to provide mobile showers to those in need. Since then, it has expanded to include the Essentials Van and the Macomb County Winter Shelter, helping increase access to vital resources for people facing housing insecurity.
The Rainbow Connection
$5,000 to support The Rainbow Connection’s Special Response Program, providing urgent assistance with food, clothing, utilities, transportation, housing, and more for families in crisis.
Established in 1985, The Rainbow Connection is a Michigan-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit that grants wishes to children diagnosed with life-threatening illnesses, while also responding to essential needs identified by hospital professionals.
Champ Life
$3,000 to support their Campership program, which gives children in foster care or at risk the chance to attend camp—providing mentorship, life skills, and a safe, encouraging environment to grow and thrive.
Champ Life is a local Non-Profit Organization that serves elementary aged children in our local community. Champ Life is a residential summer camp program especially designed for foster children. We also host weekly Kid Clubs for children in need. All of our programs are geared for success in building self-esteem and recognizing the special needs of children who have been abused, abandoned, neglected or at-risk. Champ Life is completely funded by the contributions of its supporters.
House of Angels 1 Inc.
$1,000 to assist with workshops and seminars for people that are struggling with sexual abuse, domestic violence and other mental health issues.
House of Angels 1 Inc. is a nonprofit organization that service & collaborate with other community organizations & schools to bring Prevention, Awareness & Education through workshops, seminars groups, Life Coaching & Mental Wellness on Teen Violence.
Higher Grounds Abodes
$2,500 to help purchase 15 new windows for a home providing debt-free, affordable housing to young adults aging out of foster care while pursuing college.
We promote shared housing through grants, training, and our first recently purchased home. Thanks to sponsorships, fundraising, and community good-will, we’ve avoided debt, furthering our ability to renovate the home while keeping the rents within reach.
Michigan Urban Youth Alliance
$1,000 to support their Playing Together To Evolve Together event, bringing inner-city youth and law enforcement together through sports and community engagement.
The mission of Michigan Urban Youth Alliance is to bridge the gap between government agencies and the community through creative expression. We use traditional and innovative practices to cultivate a pathway to higher education and meaningful careers fostering a positive impact on the arts, sports, education, and human services in our community. Over the past two years, WHOH Detroit has made significant progress in the city of Detroit.
Press Releases
Press Releases
Christian Financial Credit Union Outreach & Impact Foundation's 2024 Annual Report
March 28, 2025
Christian Financial Credit Union Outreach & Impact Foundation Awards $26,563 in Grants to Local Nonprofits
Feb. 25, 2025
Christian Financial Credit Union Outreach & Impact Foundation's 2023 Annual Report
March 30, 2024
Christian Financial Credit Union Outreach & Impact Foundation Awards $17,300 in Grants to Area Nonprofits
December 31, 2023
Christian Financial Credit Union Outreach & Impact Foundation Awards $7,500 in Grants to Area Nonprofits
September 30, 2023
Christian Financial Credit Union Outreach & Impact Foundation Awards $4,500 in Grants to Local Nonprofits
May 25, 2023
Christian Financial Credit Union Outreach & Impact Foundation Awards $6,000 in Grants
February 3, 2023
Christian Financial Credit Union Establishes Foundation
October 10, 2022
Reviews
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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”
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.”
Vista Maria
“We are so grateful for this generous gift from the Christian Financial Outreach & Impact Foundation to help Shepard Hall.
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