Christian Financial Awards $30,200 in Community Grants
Sterling Heights, Mich., (Aug. 8, 2025) – Christian Financial Credit Union Outreach & Impact Foundation recently awarded $30,200 in grants to local nonprofits, driving a meaningful change in the community. This round of funding highlights the Foundation’s ongoing dedication to advancing financial wellness, improving quality of life, supporting stable housing, and uplifting the next generation.
The following organizations were selected as recipients of the Christian Financial Credit Union Outreach & Impact Foundation grants:
- Higher Ground Abodes: $2,500 to fund 15 new windows in affordable housing for young adults aging out of foster care while they pursue their college degree.
- St. Paul of Tarsus Catholic Church – Food Pantry: $3,000 to restock pantry shelves with nutritious food for families facing food insecurity.
- Habitat for Humanity Detroit: $5,200 to purchase materials for a home rehabilitation project in Detroit, with CFCU volunteers assisting with the build in July 2025.
- Michigan Urban Youth Alliance: $1,000 to support the Playing Together To Evolve Together event, covering promotion, entertainment, t-shirts, refreshments, and facility rental.
- The Martha T. Berry Foundation: $2,000 to fund a Mobii Magic Sensory System, enhancing therapeutic care for residents with dementia at the Martha T. Berry Medical Care Facility.
- Macomb Habitat for Humanity: $8,500 to support home rehabilitation, including electrical upgrades and installation of a 95% energy-efficient furnace.
- New Hope Center for Grief Support: $2,500 to fund supplies for their Annual Kids Camp, which helps children cope with the loss of a loved one.
- Kids On The Go: $2,500 to support Teens to Work, a program providing life skills and job readiness training for teens with special needs.
- Champ Life: $3,000 to help fund Campership and Kids Club Programs, offering safe shelter, essentials, and support for children recovering from abuse.
These recent grant awards reflect the Christian Financial Outreach & Impact Foundation’s unwavering commitment to strengthening communities by investing in organizations that address essential and diverse community needs. Whether it is promoting housing stability, advancing youth empowerment, improving quality of life, or supporting financial wellness, each partnership underpins the Foundation’s mission to foster lasting change and opportunity across Metro Detroit.
“It’s a privilege to partner with organizations making a tangible impact in our community,” said Christine Quitter, vice president of community outreach at Christian Financial. “Each of these grants helps extend essential services and opportunities to those who need them most, and we’re proud to play a role in supporting their missions.”
“We are truly thankful to the Christian Financial Credit Union Outreach and Impact Foundation for their generous support,” says Helen Hicks, President and CEO of Macomb County Habitat for Humanity. “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.”
Since 2022, the Christian Financial Credit Union Outreach & Impact Foundation has awarded $200,113 to area nonprofits. The Foundation actively seeks nonprofit organizations aligned with these priorities.
About the Christian Financial Credit Union Outreach & Impact Foundation
The Christian Financial Credit Union Outreach & Impact Foundation exists to support 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. The mission will be accomplished through charitable contributions to organizations that support our four strategic initiatives. The Foundation is focused on the communities served by Christian Financial Credit Union, including Macomb, Oakland, Wayne, and St. Clair counties. To learn more about the Christian Financial Credit Union Outreach & Impact Foundation, or to apply for a grant, visit christianfinancialcu.com.
About Christian Financial Credit Union
Christian Financial Credit Union began more than 75 years ago as St. Jude Parish Credit Union in Detroit and has since grown to serve more than 60,000 members with more than $1 billion in assets. Today, membership at Christian Financial is open to anyone who lives in the State of Michigan. Christian Financial offers high-quality, high-value products and services to promote convenience, trust, and personal service for members. The credit union offers comprehensive financial services beyond typical retail consumer services through ownership of a mortgage company and a commercial loan company. In July 2025, the credit union merged with Catholic Vantage Financial and continues to grow to serve Michigan residents with a promise of Everyday Easy®. For more information, visit christianfinancialcu.com.
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