Local Philanthropy
Any time is a good time to give to a worthy cause, but certain times are even more appreciated. One of those times is toward the end of the year. Giving Tuesday is always on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving.
It’s after Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, Cyber Monday, the next big national day is now Giving Tuesday.
#GivingTuesday
On this page, we will highlight the Albion nonprofit organizations that have a Giving Tuesday online campaign or related programs.
Some local fundraising groups and efforts
Below are some of Albion’s non-profit organizations that have a way for people to give online. Even if you can only give a little bit, consider being a philanthropist this year!
- Albion College – albion.edu – Giving – https://www.albion.edu/giving/giving-to-albion-college
- Albion Community Foundation – https://www.albionfoundation.org/donate/
- Albion Homer United Way – https://donorbox.org/ahuw
- Starr Commonwealth – Giving Tuesday – https://starr.org/givingtuesday/
- IsmonHouse – IsmonHouse.org
- Kids ‘N’ Stuff – http://www.kidsnstuff.org/
- Swingin’ at the Shell – http://swinginattheshell.com/
- Senior Care Partners – https://www.seniorcarepartnersmi.org/donations/
Posts about Giving in Albion
Kids ‘N’ Stuff Needs Your Support During the COVID-19 Recovery
By LINDA KOLMODIN Contributing Writer June 5, 2020 With the whole world being shut down due to COVID-19 our children have shouldered more stress and
Giving Tuesday Now
#GivingTuesdayNow #SupportAlbion – May 5, 2020 From ABC Action News: We’ve gotten into the habit of Tuesdays being “Take-out Tuesday,” but this Tuesday is also
Contribute to the Albion-Homer United Way Relief Fund
You can help the Albion-Homer areaby contributing to the Albion-Homer United Way Emergency Relief Fund! See the official website for up to date information on
Friends of Albion’s Animals Build Cat Shelters for the Community
By Sylvia BenavidezContributing Writer January 30, 2020 Fred, one of many adoptable cats available from the Friends of Albion’s Animals Feral and outdoor cats have new
Albion Receives Trail Grant from Marshall Community Foundation
By Mark Lelle, Calhoun County Trailway Alliance Contributing Writer December 5, 2019 The City of Albion has been awarded a $10,000 grant from the Marshall
Albion Coca-Cola mural to be Restored in Spring 2020
By LINDA KOLMODIN Contributing Writer November 27, 2019 Architectural conservation is the process through which the material, historical and design integrity of any structure is
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Albion Area Philanthropic Women
The Albion Area Philanthropic Womens group meets quarterly and donates about $10,000 to one Albion area non profit each season. Read about some of their activities below.
Albion Area Philanthropic Women Adapt to Pandemic by Meeting Virtually in June
by Maggie LaNoue Contributing Writer June 11, 2020 It’s usually a reunion, of sorts. The Albion Area Philanthropic Women (AAPW) meets quarterly to hear both
Albion Philanthropic Women – September 2019 Awardee
At their September 2019 meeting, the Albion Area Philanthropic Women agreed to provide funding for the Coca-Cola Mural Restoration project. Below is a video of
Albion Area Philanthropic Women offer support to Albion Food Hub Plans to Offer Special Dinners in Upgraded Dining Area
By Maggie LaNoue Contributing Writer March 19, 2020 A group of about 45 women met at the soon to be opened Senior Care Partners P.A.C.E.
Albion Area Philanthropic Women top half million in giving
By LINDA KOLMODIN Contributing Writer November 21, 2019 ALBION AREA WOMEN TO TOP HALF MILLION IN GIVING ALBION-It’s “simple” math. Take 100 women. Add
Fight Hunger Give Hope
PS Food Mart has raised over $750,000 for the Fight Hunger Give Hope that helps every community that they serve. The money goes to local food banks, food pantries, and school backpack programs. The campaign is annual, usually from March 1 to March 15. One of the recipients is South Central Food Bank that helps to organize a program in Albion.
Learn more at https://psfoodmart.com/ps-charities
Citizens to Beautify Albion
Citizens to Beautify Albion celebrates its 35th anniversary
By MICHELLE MUELLER Contributing Writer ©The Recorder February 20, 2020 Citizens to Beautify Albion is a grassroots non-profit organization founded by Richard and Elverta Weatherford
Giving by Gardening
From the photo/art of the General Guide “Giving Edition” under the Time panel – some Albion people who gave of their time to make Albion