Catholic Community Foundation of Mid-Michigan

06/11/2026

More than $330,000 disbursed from Catholic Community Foundation of Mid-Michigan’s endowments

SAGINAW, Mich. [June 11, 2026] — The Board of the Catholic Community Foundation of Mid‑Michigan approved more than $330,000 in annual designated disbursements at their June 9 meeting to support Catholic parishes, schools and ministries across the Diocese of Saginaw.

“This year’s disbursements strengthen classroom resources, faith formation, parishes, and local outreach programs that directly benefit families and students across Mid‑Michigan,” said Michael Shabluk, Foundation Board President. “We’re proud that these endowed funds provide reliable, long‑term support for the Diocese’s mission.”

Endowed funds provide a percentage of investment revenue each year while preserving principal, creating a perpetual income stream for recipient organizations. The largest single distribution in 2026 — more than $43,000 — came from the Saginaw Area Catholic Schools Endowment Fund to support Catholic education.
“These investments allow schools and parishes to plan with confidence,” said Kristin Smith, Executive Director. “From tuition assistance to curriculum enhancements, and teacher salaries, these disbursements translate into meaningful, measurable results for students and families.”

Since 2006, the Foundation has distributed more than $21 million to support ministries and the mission of the Diocese of Saginaw across 11 counties and 56 parishes in Mid‑Michigan.
About the Catholic Community Foundation of Mid‑Michigan The Catholic Community Foundation of Mid‑Michigan connects donors to the needs of the Diocese, helping create endowments that provide sustained financial support for parishes, schools and ministries. For information about establishing an endowment, visit www.ccfmm.org or call 989‑303-9200.

06/10/2026

Yesterday we held our second annual June Board Meeting, where we invite all of our past board members to join our present board and stay updated on the work of the Foundation!✨

Thanks you to everyone who attended! And, thank you to our Executive Director, Kristin Smith, and our Board President, Mike Shabluk, for their continued guidance as we celebrate 20 years generously supporting the spiritual, educational, and social needs of the Catholic Diocese of Saginaw

06/09/2026

It's here! The Foundation's 2025 Annual Report--as a special anniversary edition--should be coming your way soon!

If you're interested in the work of the Foundation, check out limited physical copies at your parish, or visit us online at www.ccfmm.org/publications.

We want to thank our generous donors, supporters, and volunteers who advance the mission of the Foundation! We couldn't carry out our ministry without you. ✝

Thank you for helping us celebrating 20 years generously supporting the spiritual, educational, and social needs of the Diocese of Saginaw 🙏

06/07/2026

A new month means the latest Stewardship Prayer from the International Catholic Stewardship Council is now available!

As we celebrate the month of the Sacred Heart of Jesus here in the Catholic Diocese of Saginaw , let us take a moment in prayer to ask for our hearts to be opened with compassion for others. ❤️‍🔥

To read the full prayer, visit https://catholicstewardship.com/icsc-june-stewardship-prayer-4/

06/05/2026

It's the first week of June! That means our 2026 Grant Applications are due at the end of this month on June 30th.

The Foundation is honored to support the work of organizations in our community that uplift our entire community. To apply, visit www.ccfmm.org/grants

06/03/2026

Did you see the latest edition of 💛Feeding Our Faith💛 at your parish?

This month, we spoke with one of our newest board members, Mary Reynolds, about her journey of setting up an endowment!

To read the full story, visit www.ccfmm.org/publications.

06/02/2026

Check it out! The Catholic Community Foundation is proud to support the Office of Catholic Schools of the Diocese of Saginaw by stewarding funds for the annual Excellence in Teaching Award! 🎉Congratulations to our elementary recipient, Mrs. Laurie Simon from Sacred Heart Academy in Mount Pleasant!❤️

The Office of Catholic Schools is excited to announce Laurie Simon as the recipient of the 2025-26 Excellence in Teaching Award at the elementary school level. Mrs. Simon teaches second grade at Sacred Heart Academy in Mount Pleasant.

06/01/2026

It's a new month! June is the month devoted to the Sacred Heart of Jesus.❤

The Sacred Heart of Jesus reminds us to practice compassion and love for our neighbor--part of the spiritual mission of stewardship we practice at the Foundation every day. This June, may we continue celebrating our 20-year legacy, and continue 2026 with a renewed commitment to uplifting our community throughout the Catholic Diocese of Saginaw !

For more information about this work, visit the link below: Kazimirowski, Eugeniusz. Divine Mercy. 1934. Divine Mercy Sanctuary in Vilnius, https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Kazimirowski_Eugeniusz,_Divine_Mercy,_1934.jpg.

05/30/2026

It's the last weekend in May. Here's the final excerpt from the May stewardship prayer from the International Catholic Stewardship Council

Just one week after Pentecost, this prayer is a great way to remember the mission of Catholics today: living our faith.❤️‍🔥

To read the full prayer, visit https://catholicstewardship.com/icsc-may-stewardship-prayer-6/

05/29/2026

In case you missed it--Here's another link to the interview with our Executive Director, Kristin Smith, on Ave Maria Radio! Check out the link below to listen now.

Kristin Smith, Executive Director of the Catholic Community Foundation of Mid-Michigan, was recently interviewed on Ave Maria Radio to discuss how the Catholic Community Foundation of Mid-Michigan is helping build a lasting legacy of faith and generosity across our region. The conversation highlights new funds established by the Knights of Columbus in Bad Axe that will support charitable work for generations to come.

Read the story and listen here: https://epiphanyradio.substack.com/p/catholic-community-foundation-of