Sterling Heights, Mich., (Feb. 3, 2023) – The Christian Financial Credit Union Outreach & Impact Foundation today announced two grants to be awarded to local organizations for a total of $6,000. Grant recipients included Vista Maria and the St. Faustina Conference of St. Vincent de Paul.
Vista Maria was awarded $5,000 in grant funds to provide professional work clothing for young people in their Shepherd Hall Transitional Living Program. Residents of the program traditionally come from low-income backgrounds, many of whom have aged out of foster care and are experiencing homelessness. Professional clothing can assist them in attaining educational, career or independent living goals. St. Faustina Conference of St. Vincent de Paul, located in Warren, was awarded $1,000 to provide groceries, rent and utility assistance and vouchers for local families.