The Macomb Charitable Foundation is a non profit organization run solely by volunteers whose purpose is to
REACH OUT to the CHILDREN in our community who are homeless or living below poverty level.
It is our desire to provide these children with basic NECESSITIES.
REACH OUT to the CHILDREN in our community who are homeless or living below poverty level.
It is our desire to provide these children with basic NECESSITIES.
MEET OUR BOARD MEMEBERS
SHELLY PENZIEN - President
Shelly lives in Washington Township with her husband Jerry. They have two children Emily and Paul. After attending and subsequently working in the New Haven School District, Shelly began her philanthropic efforts over 30 years ago with the Christmas For Kids Program.
That program eventually became the Macomb Charitable Foundation which now assists hundreds of poverty stricken or homeless children each year. WAYNE OEHMKE - Board Member
Wayne and his wife Virginia live in Macomb Township, and they’re members of St. Peter Lutheran Church where he has served in numerous capacities, including congregation President. He’s currently employed with AEW Civil Engineers, and has also worked for the Macomb Daily for many years, and also served as President of the Sterling Heights Regional Chamber of Commerce. He’s honored to serve on the MCF board.
JULIE STANDLICK - Board Member
Julie and her husband Dave have been life long residents of Macomb County. They are proud parents of Joe, Stacy, Dawn and Laura and have five beautiful grandchildren. Julie is a member of Trinity Utica Lutheran Church and serves on the Journey welcome team. She served for 16 years as a Sunday school teacher and has done volunteer work for The Pontiac Rescue Mission and MCREST. Julie is very honored to be part of The Macomb Charitable Foundation.
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SUSAN SCHWARK - Treasurer
Sue, along with her husband Bob, and three children, Andrew, Joe and Megan live in Macomb Township. Sue has worked in Finance for over 35 years at TRW OSS in Washington Township. A member of St. Isidore Catholic Church, Sue has served on various committees and functions. She also served as Treasurer for Lutheran High North Parent TEAM, for 12 years. Sue believes she is privileged to serve on the MCF Foundation.
JULIE WRIGHT - Board Member
Julie lives in Ray Township with her husband, Brian. They have 2 sons, Chuck and Mitch. As a life-long member of St. Peter Lutheran, Macomb, she has volunteered to served on several boards and committees. Julie has over 30 years experience in finance, and is employed with General Dynamics Land Systems. She is privileged to be involved with MCF helping our neighbors.
TRACY KOWALSKI - Board Member
Tracy lives in Macomb Township with her daughter Natalee and has been committed to the efforts of Macomb Charitable Foundation since its inception. She has been employed with Peyerk Management, Inc. for the past 20 years and currently works in their real estate and land development division.
FRANK HENKE, Esq - Legal Counsel
Frank is a Partner with Warner Norcross & Judd, LLP. He concentrates his practice in the areas of estate and trust planning, tax and business succession planning, probate estate and trust administration, business and corporate law, and nonprofit organizations. He is the Chair of the firm's Trusts and Estates Administration Subpractice Group.
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