Sturgis Area Community Foundation

10/19/2026

The Community Foundation is proud to support the addition of four new pickleball courts at Plumb Lake County Park! Thanks to the generosity of the Newell A. & Grace A. Franks Fund, an $82,238 grant was awarded to St. Joseph County Parks to help bring this project to life!

10/08/2026

Have a project that would make a difference for local young people? Our Youth Advisory Councils want to hear about it!

Fall Youth Adviosry Council Grants are now open:
🔹Sturgis YAC Grants: for nonprofits serving youth in the Sturgis area
🔹Consatntine YAC Grants: for teachers of Constantine Public Schools

Every application is reviewed by local high school students, so young people help decide what gets funded in their own communities.

📅 Apply by November 1
🔗 Find both applications at sturgisfoundation.org/grants/

10/03/2026

Come see us at the Constantine Oktoberfest !

The Community Foundation is here until 6 PM, offering FREE Caricatures By Pigtail Polly!

Stop by our tent, say hello, and take home a fun keepsake! We’d love to see you!

A big thank you to the Village of Constantine, Michigan and the Constantine DDA for having us and putting on such a wonderful event.

Constantine Area Community Foundation

10/02/2026

Today's Project Connect & Veteran Stand Down Resource Fair brought local agencies and organizations together to connect St. Joseph County residents and veterans with the resources they need.

The Sturgis Area Community Foundation is proud to support this event, and we loved stopping by to see the great work happening across St. Joseph County!

09/23/2026

📚 Calling all teachers and staff of Sturgis Public Schools!

Have a creative classroom project or program in mind? SACF Teacher Mini-Grants offer up to $500 to help bring innovative ideas to life!

Applications are due Friday, October 16
Learn more and apply here: form.jotform.com/223244325637050

Know a teacher with a great idea? Tag them below!

Questions? Reach us at [email protected] or (269) 659-8508!

Sturgis High School - Michigan Sturgis Middle School Eastwood Elementary
Congress Elementary Wenzel Elementary Wall School

09/21/2026

The Sturgis Area Community Foundation Board of Trustees is thrilled to announce Ashley Magnus as our next Executive Director!

"What excites me most about this role is the chance to listen, learn, and work alongside people across St. Joseph County who care deeply about this community—and to help connect their generosity, ideas, and passion with opportunities to make a meaningful difference," Ashley said.

A St. Joseph County resident and accomplished nonprofit leader, Ashley brings a proven record of philanthropic growth and community impact to the Foundation. Most recently, she served as Executive Director of the Acorn Center for the Performing Arts in Three Oaks, and previously as General Director of Chicago Opera Theater. She currently serves on the Constantine Public Schools Board of Education and has been engaged in community planning, education, and economic development throughout our region.

Following a nationwide search, the Board is confident Ashley is the right leader to build on SACF's momentum as a countywide philanthropic leader. She will begin on October 12, 2026.

Please join us in welcoming Ashley!

Constantine Area Community Foundation Three Rivers Area Community Foundation

The Sturgis Area Community Foundation (SACF) Board of Trustees has appointed Ashley Magnus as its next Executive Director. An accomplished nonprofit executive with extensive experience in philanthropy, fundraising, strategic planning, and community engagement, Magnus brings a proven track record of....

09/17/2026

🌟 Unique opportunity for Sturgis & Constantine high school students!

The Youth Advisory Councils of Sturgis and Constantine are looking for new members. Join YAC to gain hands-on experience in philanthropy and grantmaking that impacts youth in our community!

The application is open to 9th-grade students at Sturgis High School and 9th-11th grade students at Constantine High School.

Ready to apply? Click here:
https://form.jotform.com/SturgisFoundation/youth-advisory-council

📆 Application closes this Friday, September 18th!

Sturgis High School - Michigan Constantine High School

09/16/2026

Grant funding is open to nonprofits making St. Joseph County a better place to live. Whether your organization is tackling housing, feeding neighbors, supporting local youth, or keeping our community informed, there's an opportunity for you:

🔹Community Impact Grants
🔹Youth Advisory Council Grants
🔹Community Support Grants
🔹Food Assistance Grants
🔹Independent Journalism Grants

Learn more and apply at sturgisfoundation.org/grants/

Questions? Reach us at [email protected] or (269) 659-8508!

09/14/2026

Thank you, Village of Constantine, Michigan! We loved being part of the Harvest Festival this past weekend and connecting with people who care deeply about the Constantine community. It reminds us why we do this work: helping neighbors invest in the places and causes that matter most to them.

If you'd like to explore how you can make a difference in Constantine, we'd love to talk! Call our office at (269) 659-8505 or email [email protected].

Constantine Area Community Foundation