Albion Area Philanthropic Women Are Reaching New Highs with ¾ Million Dollars Donated
The Albion Area Philanthropic Women’s giving circle is one of the most impactful community led initiatives in the Albion area. Since inception in 2007, around 100 Albion women and supporters have gathered every quarter, each with a $100 check, with the purpose of supporting a local non-profit. Their final 2025 meeting will push the organization […]
Albion Arts Center – A New Home from the Albion Arts Commission
“Initiate, support, and promote exhibitions, performances, education, and other special events involving all forms of artistic expression” – Albion Arts Commission Mission For the past few years, the Albion community has been missing their arts hub. The place that brings all our community’s talent together to share their skills with each other and the community. […]
The Building Blocks of Education with Families First Learning Center
Families First Learning Center is one of our newest non-profits in the Albion area, providing accessible education-based childcare. Built from the dreams of CEO Taneka Thomas, Families First Learning Center is uniquely positioned to provide quality childcare to students as young as six weeks to 12 years old. With her background in early childhood development, […]
Behind the Scenes of the Annual Bids ‘N’ Stuff Fundraiser
Picture this – a gathering of philanthropic community members on a beautiful fall evening, enjoying drinks and delicious foods, all with the purpose of supporting a beloved local non-profit through bidding on exciting auction items. But what does it truly take to plan a large-scale fundraising event? Kids ‘N’ Stuff Children’s Museum Executive Director, Katie […]
20 Years of Connections & Friendship at the Forks Senior Center
The oldest senior center is Calhoun County is turning 20! The Forks Senior Center (FSC) grew from the passion of a few local seniors wanting a place to connect in 2005. Beginning at the First United Methodist Church, members gathered to play card games and socialize, but the interest and membership grew rapidly. By 2008, […]
New Opportunities with There’s Enough
Most of us collect things… clothes, furniture, decorations, but what do you do with those items when your done with them? Throw them away? Donate to Goodwill? Hold onto them forever? While now, there’s a new opportunity for your used goods to find a new home with There’s Enough. Starting in 2018 as a dream […]
Art Under the Albion Tower
Join the Albion Arts Commission, Sister City Committee, and Salem United Church of Christ for an exciting two days of art, entertainment, and community during Art Under the Albion Tower. The second annual event highlights local talents from creators to performers with over 25 vendors and over 7 live performers. Taking place under Albion’s iconic […]
Albion’s Annual Juneteenth Celebration
“Learning about what was can help improve our present” – Lenn Reid Juneteenth, or Emancipation Day, holds great significance in American history as it commemorates the end of slavery in the United States. It memorializes the time in 1865 when the last enslaved people in Galveston, Texas received word of the Emancipation Proclamation and therefore, […]
“Color Our World” with Albion District Library this Summer!
Summer is here and that means ADL’s annual summer reading challenge is too! Kicking off on June 7th, get ready to read to win. Available for all ages, the true purpose of a summer reading challenge is to help prevent the “summer slide” that can occur for grade school students, keeping students actively reading through […]
Move Your Body at Influence Studio
Kristy Clement is bringing movement and dance back to the Albion community with new non-profit – Fluence Arts Organization! Established is 2024 with the goal of developing dance and high-quality performing arts experiences in Albion, Fluence Arts has recently opened their doors to a new studio space located in Tennant Hall – Influence Studio. Starting […]