News & Stories

When Kalkaska's Railroad Square project faced a major funding obstacle, community partners stepped in to help. Discover how a small grant from our Community Funds helped transform a vacant lumberyard into a thriving downtown gathering space.

A grant from our Land Use Conservation & Planning Endowment helped New Community Vision and the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians secure critical funding to preserve 211 acres of Lake Michigan shoreline to protect cultural and natural resources.

One of our Quick Response Grants helped the Kalkaska Commission on Aging ensure seniors continued receiving fresh, healthy produce after a longstanding state program changed.

Thanks to generous donors and community partnerships, 211 students across our region are pursuing their educational goals with support from Community Foundation scholarships. This year, 267 scholarships totaling $546,720 were awarded to high school seniors, college students, and trade school students.

With support from our diversity, equity, and inclusion and Quick Response grant programs, 217 Recovery is removing transportation barriers for individuals seeking addiction treatment and recovery support.

Our 2026 Youth Advisory Council seniors are graduating and looking ahead. Hear what YAC meant to them and discover where their paths will take them next.

When Horse North Rescue faced an unexpected need for safe arena fencing, one of our Quick Response Grants helped make the improvement possible.

So far this year, we've awarded more than $1.68 million in grants to 156 organizations across our five‑county region—fueling impact in arts, education, health, human services, environmental conservation, and youth programs.

A dedicated educator and a beloved local flower shop are being celebrated as Kalkaska’s 2025 Citizen and Business of the Year. Join us April 21 at the Annual Kalkaska Luncheon as we honor the community’s outstanding leaders and kick off the National Trout Festival.

With support from our diversity, equity, and inclusion grants, Remain in Touch helps incarcerated parents and grandparents connect with their children through the power of reading.