May 31, 2022 May 31, 2022Community Foundation grant supports education and career advancement for youth development professionalsThe YMCA of the Blue Water Area recently received three grants from the Community Foundation totaling nearly $4,900 to support […]
May 23, 2022 May 23, 2022Sustained giving makes a lasting impact on county-wide banner initiative honoring fallen heroesFor two weeks of the year surrounding Memorial Day, main streets across St. Clair County are filled with banners honoring […]
May 19, 2022 May 19, 2022SONS celebrates 30 years of outreach, recognizes long-standing partnership with Community FoundationAs Saving Our Neighborhoods & Streets (SONS Outreach) celebrates its 30th anniversary this year, it also recognizes a long history […]
May 16, 2022 May 16, 2022SC4 alumni honor parents, support future generations with scholarships and grantsSt. Clair County Community College (SC4) alumni Martha Foley and Dan Fredendall recently created the Therese A. Foley Student Assistance […]
May 11, 2022 May 11, 2022Scholarship supports mother and first-generation college student in pursuing her dream nursing careerJessica Hopkins always knew she wanted to be a nurse. “Several of my family members were in and out of the […]
May 2, 2022 May 2, 2022Continuing community to make impact during retirement — Kathy SwantekWhen you see Kathy Swantek at Rotary, a community event, or even Sanborn Gratiot Memorial Home, you would never guess […]
April 27, 2022 April 27, 2022Persistence and support lead to long overdue success for first-generation college studentThe path to post-secondary success looks different for everyone. For Community Foundation scholarship recipient Porfirio Garcia, it is an achievement […]
April 20, 2022 April 20, 2022Leonard Center inspired generations of leaders such as Tony MillerLeadership from previous generations investing in our region’s youth, and community resources such as the James R. Leonard Community Center, […]
March 31, 2022 March 31, 2022Friend of the Foundation — Mike WendlingAfter seeing the range of Community Foundation’s activities and the impact they have on a small community, Michael “Mike” Wendling […]
March 29, 2022 March 29, 2022Bob & Ann Tompert Endowment Fund makes long-term impact on community through unrestricted givingWith the flexibility of unrestricted giving, funds such as the Bob & Ann Tompert Endowment Fund are helping to ensure […]
March 9, 2022 March 9, 2022Scholarship for Memphis High School students highlights generations of support for its hometownThe Memphis High School Alumni Association Fund, created by alumni for students at Memphis High School, is one way community […]
February 22, 2022 February 22, 2022Howard A. Acheson Memorial Fund Scholarship continues legacy of community investment through educationThe scholarship portal is open and students from across the county are gathering transcripts and polishing essays to apply for […]