Von Voigtlander Family Foundation

09/14/2026

09/11/2026

🚨 We’re halfway there!🚨

We’re halfway to meeting the $10,000 matching challenge from the von Voigtlander Family Foundation, but we still have work to do!

Help us reach the full match by donating to the Three Mile Trail today. Every dollar donated will be matched, doubling your impact and bringing us one step closer to making this important trail connection a reality.

Donate today and double your impact: https://traversetrails.org/three-mile-trail/

📸: LilJes Photography

09/08/2026

We have some exciting Three Mile Trail news to share! Thanks to the incredible generosity of our community, we met the $10,000 matching challenge from Denis and Martha Pierce! Thank you to everyone who helped make it happen.

Now, we’re launching one final $10,000 matching challenge from the von Voigtlander Family Foundation to help us reach our campaign goal.

That means your donation can be doubled once again! Every dollar brings us closer to making the Three Mile Trail a reality.

Donate today and help us cross the finish line!

Donate here: https://traversetrails.org/three-mile-trail/

📸: LilJes Photography

04/28/2026

On April 16, the von Voigtlander Family Foundation proudly sponsored Paws and Applause, an annual fundraising event that brings together the Paws With A Cause community in Southeast Michigan for an evening of celebration and meaningful impact.

Paws With A Cause is a national nonprofit dedicated to empowering individuals and communities by providing custom-trained assistance dogs that deliver confidence, comfort, and life-changing support.

In addition to learning more about the organization’s mission, guests heard powerful stories illustrating the profound impact these dogs have on the lives of individuals with physical, medical, and emotional challenges. One especially moving account came from Emma Gabites, who shared how her assistance dog, Quake, saved her life. During a medical emergency, Emma lost consciousness in a snowbank, and Quake stayed by her side, using his body heat to keep her warm until her sister was able to find her.

Paws With A Cause truly transforms lives and strengthens communities. It was an honor to sponsor this inspiring event and support such an extraordinary organization.

04/10/2026

The von Voigtlander Family Foundation is saddened to share that our friend and mentor, Jacquelin “Jacque” Moody, passed away on April 7.

Jacque was the inspiration behind the creation of our charitable foundation, encouraging us to begin this journey and playing an instrumental role in its establishment. Since our inception in 2013, she faithfully served as the Foundation’s Secretary/Treasurer, offering her guidance, dedication, and unwavering support.

A lifelong lover of horses, Jacque was an active member of the Michigan Quarter Horse Association. She was also a passionate supporter of the Michigan Equine Scholarship Fund, a 501(c)(3) charitable organization dedicated to encouraging and investing in qualified youth and the children of military veterans through equine-related therapy programs.

Those wishing to honor Jacque’s memory may consider making a donation to the Michigan Equine Scholarship Fund at:
https://www.mesfund.com/

Jacque’s kindness, vision, and commitment to helping others will continue to inspire our work for years to come. She will be deeply missed and fondly remembered.