Sterling Heights, Mich. (Jan. 7, 2026) – Christian Financial Credit Union’s Outreach & Impact Foundation finished the year by awarding $52,427 in community grants to local nonprofits across Southeast Michigan. These grants support programs that address basic needs, education, housing stability, and overall quality of life. They reflect the Foundation’s mission to make a lasting impact in the communities Christian Financial serves.
The following organizations were selected as recipients of the Christian Financial Credit Union Outreach & Impact Foundation grants:
• CARE House of Oakland County: $5,000 to fund training for new Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) volunteers, preparing them to provide a consistent, caring presence and strong voice for children in the foster care system.
• Crossroads Care Center: $500 to help support pregnant mothers without insurance so they can receive prenatal care for a healthy mother and baby.
• Deo Gratias Ministries Detroit: $3,000 to purchase food for their community food pantry, representing one-quarter of their annual food budget.
• Epiphany Education Center: $3,000 to support upcoming holiday literacy events for local families and children.
• Face Addiction Now (FAN): $1,638 to fund basic needs for program participants, including deodorant, bath and body wipes, snacks, and water.
• Fleece & Thank You: $6,750 to provide 80 fleece blankets for children in hospitals and care facilities.
• For Kids Like Me: $750 to host a splash party at the Wayne County Aquatic Center in Detroit for children with various special needs.
• Hard Court Hitters, CTA: $500 to support literacy and educational training for students and participants, sustaining year-round programs and learning sessions.
• Haven Homes of Detroit: $2,500 to provide access to healthcare, sobriety support, educational opportunities, and life skills resources for women experiencing economic hardship and recovery challenges.
• House of Providence: $5,000 to support Hope Center initiatives, including the Providence Learning Center and the Family Resource Center.
• Jackets for Jobs: $1,000 to purchase professional clothing for individuals seeking employment.
• New Day Foundation for Families: $1,500 to assist with food security and housing stability for families in need.
• Novi Educational Foundation: $2,000 to fund The Young Person’s Horsemanship Program at Last Acres Farm, enriching the educational experience of students with disabilities through equine-assisted learning.
• Open Hands, Open Hearts: $1,000 to purchase food for their community food pantry.
• Project Healthy Community: $2,500 to support quality-of-life programs focused on education, wellness, and food access.
• Que Blackout Youth Theater: $1,200 to fund production and rehearsal materials such as costumes, props, and set-building supplies for student performances.
• The Rainbow Connection: $5,000 to support their Special Response Program, providing food, clothing, utilities, transportation, housing, and other urgent assistance for families.
• Shattered Mirror Ministries Inc.: $15.89 (in-kind donation) to provide 100 Silence the Lion books – 50 donated to Capuchin Soup Kitchen and 50 to Grace Centers of Hope, to support individuals overcoming addiction. Total in-kind value was $1,589.
• Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Detroit – Resurrection Conference: $2,000 to assist families facing one-time emergencies with critical expenses such as rent, utilities, or car repairs.
• Vista Maria: $5,000 to fund new laundry machines and apartment supplies for Shepherd Hall, Vista Maria’s transitional living program for young women.
• WAVE (Welcoming All Valuing Everyone): $1,000 to support the Mobile Essentials Van program, which distributes new clothing and hygiene kits to people experiencing homelessness in Macomb, Oakland, and Wayne counties.
This fall and winter, the Christian Financial Credit Union Outreach & Impact Foundation provided $52,427 in grants, along with an additional in-kind donation to nonprofits across Southeast Michigan. The funds support programs that address urgent community needs, from housing and education to food security and quality-of-life initiatives.
“Our community thrives when organizations have the resources to make a real impact,” said Christine Quitter, vice president of community outreach at Christian Financial. “These grants help nonprofits expand their programs and reach more people in need. We’re proud to contribute to the incredible work happening throughout Metro Detroit.”
“We are grateful for the generous support from Christian Financial Credit Union Outreach & Impact Foundation,” said Lisa Marshall, Executive Director of The Rainbow Connection. “This funding allows us to provide immediate assistance to families in crisis through our Special Response Program, covering essentials like food, clothing, housing, and transportation. It’s a lifeline for the children and families we serve.”
In 2025, the Christian Financial Credit Union Outreach & Impact Foundation donated a total of $92,517 in grants, along with additional in-kind donations, to area nonprofits. Since its inception, the Foundation has contributed $252,540 in support of local organizations. The Foundation actively seeks organizations aligned with their priorities and remains committed to supporting programs that improve lives and build stronger communities throughout metro Detroit.
About the Christian Financial Credit Union Outreach & Impact Foundation
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.com.
About Christian Financial Credit Union
Christian Financial Credit Union began more than 75 years ago as St. Jude Parish Credit Union in Detroit and has since grown to serve more than 60,000 members with more than $1 billion in assets. Today, membership at Christian Financial is open to anyone who lives in the State of Michigan. Christian Financial offers high-quality, high-value products and services to promote convenience, trust, and personal service for members. The credit union offers comprehensive financial services beyond typical retail consumer services through ownership of a mortgage company and a commercial loan company. In July 2025, the credit union merged with Catholic Vantage Financial and continues to grow to serve Michigan residents with a promise of Everyday Easy®. For more information, visit christianfinancialcu.com.
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