Fall 2026 Grant Announcement

Christian Financial Outreach & Impact Foundation Invests $9,000 in Community Programs Across Southeast Michigan

Grant recipients include CARE House of Oakland County, New Day Foundation for Families and Epiphany Education Center.

Sterling Heights, Mich., (October 27, 2026) – The Christian Financial Credit Union Outreach & Impact Foundation is investing $9,000 in local nonprofit organizations dedicated to improving the well-being of individuals and families across Southeast Michigan. Through its Fall 2026 grant cycle, the Foundation will support programs that expand access to food, housing assistance, literacy opportunities, child advocacy services and resources for families facing some of life’s most challenging circumstances.

The following organizations were selected as Fall 2026 recipients of the Christian Financial Credit Union Outreach & Impact Foundation grants:

• CARE House of Oakland County: $2,500 to support the Court-Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) of Oakland County program by helping train community volunteers and providing resources that support children and sibling groups in foster care.
• Epiphany Education Center-Fiduciary DCPA: $2,000 to support three Holiday Literacy Events taking place in October, November and December. The events will provide books and literacy-focused activities designed to encourage reading and learning among children and families.
• New Day Foundation for Families: $2,000 to help provide direct creditor payments for housing and other essential needs, easing financial burdens for families navigating cancer treatment and allowing them to focus on their health and recovery.
• Community Hands, Inc.: $1,000 to support the organization’s Emergency Food Assistance Program, helping provide nutritious groceries to families, seniors and individuals served through its Sterling Heights food pantry.
• The Bottomless Toy Chest: $1,000 to support the Tons of Toys holiday program, which brings toys, activities and holiday cheer to children receiving treatment in hematology and oncology units during the holiday season.
• United Mothers of Loss Foundation: $500 to fund bereavement care packages for families in Wayne County who experienced miscarriage, stillbirth or infant loss.

These grants reflect the Foundation’s commitment to supporting programs that make a lasting difference in the communities it serves. Through partnerships with local nonprofit organizations, the Christian Financial Outreach & Impact Foundation helps provide critical resources and support to individuals and families facing a variety of challenges. By investing in initiatives that promote family stability, enhance quality of life and create opportunities for future generations, the Foundation continues to advance its mission of enriching lives and building brighter futures throughout southeast Michigan.

“Each of these organizations is making a meaningful difference in the lives of the people they serve,” said Christine Quitter, vice president of community outreach at Christian Financial. “Whether they’re helping families overcome hardships, creating opportunities for children or providing comfort during difficult times, their work strengthens our communities in lasting ways. We’re proud to support organizations that are creating a positive impact throughout southeast Michigan.”

“We are grateful to the Christian Financial Credit Union Outreach & Impact Foundation for supporting our Holiday Literacy Events,” said Roslyn Taylor, director of Epiphany Education Center. “These events help connect children and families with books, educational activities and resources that encourage a love of reading. This grant will help us create meaningful learning experiences that strengthen literacy and bring families together during the holiday season.”

To date, the Christian Financial Credit Union Outreach & Impact Foundation has awarded $316,392 to area nonprofits throughout southeast Michigan. The Foundation actively seeks nonprofit organizations whose work aligns with its focus areas of stable housing, improved quality of life, financial well-being and empowerment of the next generation.

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. To learn more about the Christian Financial Credit Union Outreach & Impact Foundation, or to apply for a grant, visit christianfinancialcu.com/foundation.

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 over 61,000 members with more than $1 billion in assets. Today, membership at Christian Financial is open to anyone who lives in 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 September 2019, the credit union built its new headquarters in Sterling Heights, Michigan to accommodate its rapid growth in serving residents of metro Detroit. For more information, visit christianfinancialcu.com.