2024 Rehmann Foundation Grant Recipients
To celebrate The Rehmann Foundation, we’ll highlight the organizations who received the Foundation’s 2024 set of grants. Read more below to learn about each group and the impact the funds will have on them and their communities.
Affinity Mentoring
Since its inception, Affinity Mentoring has been a force for positive change in the Grand Rapids metropolitan community by empowering students through meaningful mentoring relationships that promote academic, social, and emotional growth. Through its innovative programs, Affinity Mentoring addresses the critical need for guidance and support, building a stronger, more resilient community.
The Rehmann Foundation will help Affinity Mentoring meet the growing demand for its services and expand its impact to even more students. To learn more about Affinity Mentoring and how you can get involved, click here.
Downtown Boxing Gym Youth Program
The Downtown Boxing Gym (DBG) Youth Program has been a cornerstone for youth development in Detroit, providing vital resources, and helping students succeed. Since 2007, DBG has been providing free academic and athletic programs to students ages 8-18, with continuing mentorship and support through age 25.
The support provided by the Rehmann Foundation will help DBG continue delivering these vital services to students in and around Detroit. By investing in DBG’s mission, we are helping lay the foundation that builds brighter futures. To learn more about the Downtown Boxing Gym Youth Program and how to support their efforts, click here.
IDignity, INC.
Since 2008, IDignity, Inc. has assisted vulnerable populations in Central Florida with obtaining identification documents. Founded by members of five downtown Orlando churches, IDignity addresses the complex challenges many people encounter during the identification process. With their support, individuals are able to access employment, housing, healthcare, and other critical services where an I.D. is required.
The support provided by the Rehmann Foundation will assist IDignity in helping 25 individuals secure their vital identification documents, a crucial step towards independence and stability for those people and their loved ones. To learn more about IDignity and how to support their mission, click here.
Lighthouse Central Florida
For over 45 years Lighthouse Central Florida has provided education, independent life skills, and job training & placement to more than 100,000 people with sight impairment and their families. The organization ensures that those in the Central Florida community with vision impairments have the resources to fully participate in society, build meaningful relationships, and pursue their dreams without barriers.
The support provided by the Rehmann Foundation will help Lighthouse Central Florida continue its impactful work, fostering independence and inclusion for individuals of all ages. To learn more about Lighthouse Central Florida and how to support their mission, click here.
Maumee Valley Country Day School
Founded in 1884, Maumee Valley Country Day School has a long-standing tradition of cultivating an inclusive community of intellectual excellence where learners creatively explore their passions and boldly inspire positive change in the world. Recognizing the unique challenges faced by students who learn differently—such as those with ADHD, anxiety, dysgraphia, and dyslexia—Maumee Valley is dedicated to personal and academic excellence for everyone.
The Rehmann Foundation’s support will enable Maumee Valley Country Day School to partner with The Hartmann-Eton Center for Teaching and Learning to deliver specialized training for its faculty, leadership, and student support team. This initiative will strengthen the school’s ability to meet the needs of diverse learners, creating a more effective educational environment. To learn more about Maumee Valley Country Day School and their mission, click here.
New Horizons of Southwest Florida, INC.
Since 2002, New Horizons of Southwest Florida is dedicated to empowering under-resourced youth to reach their full potential through tutoring, mentoring, and faith-building programs. By providing vital support to K-12 students, New Horizons creates opportunities for academic success, character development, and personal growth, fostering brighter futures for those who need it most.
The Rehmann Foundation’s grant will positively impact 558 under-resourced students by enhancing access to the tutoring, mentoring, and character-building programs offered by New Horizons. Together, we are helping to equip these students with the tools they need to thrive. To learn more about New Horizons of Southwest Florida and their mission, click here.
Saginaw Valley State University Foundation
Established in 1977, the Saginaw Valley State University (SVSU) Foundation cultivates a community of enthusiastic and loyal donors who contribute to the development of students. By creating opportunities for academic excellence and community engagement, the foundation plays a vital role in advancing SVSU as a premier institution of higher learning.
The support provided by the Rehmann Foundation will help fund a financial literacy program that brings SVSU students into area middle and high schools as teachers and peer mentors. This initiative not only equips younger students with critical financial knowledge but also provides SVSU students with valuable teaching and leadership experience. To learn more about the SVSU Foundation and their impactful programs, click here.
The Children’s Center
Founded in 1929, The Children’s Center is committed to helping children and families shape their own futures. By supporting vulnerable youth, the organization provides essential services to assist young people aging out of foster care in transitioning to permanency. By empowering children and families, The Children’s Center creates opportunities for brighter, more secure futures.
The support provided by the Rehmann Foundation will help The Children’s Center continue its vital work, offering guidance and resources to foster stability and independence for youth as they navigate this critical life transition. To learn more about The Children’s Center and how to support their mission, click here.
Winning Futures
Winning Futures has empowered high school and college students to achieve the lives they dream of. Through its evidence-based seven-year Workforce Prep program, the organization equips students with essential skills such as mentoring, life skills development, goal setting, job readiness training, and career and continuing education exploration. Since 1994, Winning Futures has positively impacted more than 50,000 students and awarded over $2.1 million in scholarships.
The grant funds provided by the Rehmann Foundation will help Winning Futures continue its vital mission of empowering students to become self-reliant, employable, and productive adults. Together, we are building stronger futures and communities. To learn more about Winning Futures and their impactful programs, click here.
