August 2, 2022 August 2, 2022Blue Water Shipmaster’s Fund Scholarship recipient pursues dream of becoming first female First Nations ship captainCadet Jackie Day has a dream of becoming the first female First Nations ship captain. The Aamjiwnaang First Nation resident […]
July 25, 2022 July 25, 2022New generation to benefit from the Leonard Center under the guidance of community leaders like Cliff ThomasonFor many years the James R. Leonard Community Center served as a valuable community resource and safe haven for youth […]
July 12, 2022 July 12, 2022Youth Advisory Council grant helps fund new mental health resources for studentsThanks to a grant from the Youth Advisory Council (YAC), students across East China School District (ECSD) now have access […]
July 6, 2022 July 6, 2022CYD – Where Are They Now? Cecelia ShulerWhen Cecelia Shuler graduated from St. Clair County Community College with her associate in therapeutic massage in May of 2019 […]
June 17, 2022 June 17, 2022Ernest T. & Barbara A. Oskin Fund provides lasting support for St. Clair and surrounding communitiesThrough an endowed fund with the Community Foundation, donors such as Ernest and Barbara Oskin plan for the future by […]
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 […]