Sterling Heights, Mich., (Dec. 22, 2023)<\/strong> \u2013 Christian Financial\u2019s Outreach & Impact Foundation closed the year out on a high note, distributing $17,300 to seven worthy recipients across St. Clair, Oakland, and Wayne counties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Grant recipients included:<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThe holidays can be a stressful time for families, and many may seek additional services this time of year,\u201d said Christine Quitter, director of business development and community outreach at Christian Financial. \u201cWe\u2019re proud to be doing our part to help these nonprofits serve more people in need.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Deo Gratias Ministries Detroit\u2019s mission is to be a safe neighborhood gathering spot and a resource for their Detroit community. Deo Gratias offers several services to guests, including social services, a caf\u00e9, an art program, community garden, food pantry and tutoring for adults and children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThe increased cost of food means that many of our guests need additional help to get them through the end of the month,\u201d said John Kanitra, food pantry manager at Deo Gratias. \u201cThe donation from the Christian Financial Outreach & Impact Foundation will cover a quarter of our annual food pantry budget, so this will help us continue to serve our neighbors in need.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Jenna Kast Believe in Miracles Foundation exists to enrich the lives of Michigan children suffering from life-threatening medical conditions by buying gifts and bringing joy and hope to their lives. Children and young adults suffering from a life-threatening illness from across the state of Michigan can apply to receive a wish from the organization.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cWe receive wish requests from many children throughout the year, and today we get to say yes to one more family thanks to Christian Financial\u2019s Outreach & Impact Foundation,\u201d said Paula Kast, executive director of The Jenna Kast Believe in Miracles Foundation. \u201cThis time of year can be difficult for children struggling with life-threatening illnesses. Receiving a wish can certainly brighten the season for these children.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Clinton River Watershed Council works to protect, enhance, and celebrate the Clinton River, its watershed, and Lake St. Clair. The CRWC works to educate the community, monitor the health of the watershed, and protect local natural resources through various local programs. The CRWC knows that clean water is our greatest resource, and it should be protected for the public health and future generations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Haven Homes of Detroit was founded in 2021 to be a safe home and community for women leaving human trafficking. Haven Homes purchases and renovates homes to provide housing for women up to two years rent-free in a safe, secure community setting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Immaculate Conception Parent Teacher Committee exists to enrich the lives of students and staff at Immaculate Conception School in Ira Twp.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For more than 80 years, the Detroit Public Library Foundation has been dedicated to the preservation and provision of educational resources and freedom of access that dares to make space for the dreamers of Detroit. Their mission is to empower individuals and communities through the promotion of literacy, educational resources, and opportunities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Detroit Friendship House is a faith-based non-profit that strengthens families by offering help with basic human needs, such as food and clothing. Friendship House also aids in gaining the tools necessary to achieve self-sufficiency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n To date, the Christian Financial Credit Union Outreach & Impact Foundation has awarded $80,500 to area nonprofits. The Foundation\u2019s mission is to support families of all kinds in the communities that the credit union serves, through stable housing, improved quality of life, financial well-being, and empowerment of the next generation. The Foundation\u2019s mission will be accomplished through grants to non-profits that support the foundation\u2019s four philanthropic pillars \u2013 stable housing, quality of life, financial well-being and empowering the next generation. The Foundation actively seeks nonprofit organizations aligned with these priorities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n About the Christian Financial Credit Union Outreach & Impact Foundation<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n 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.org\/foundation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n