“Where do Youth Advisory Councils get the money for grants?” We get that question a lot! And the answer is, YACs award money from permanently endowed funds held here at the Community Foundation. In fact, between CFNEM and our Affiliate Foundations,...
Youth Advisory Council Day is Tuesday, May 6th at cfnem.org! Meet Valerie, a member of our Northeast Michigan Youth Advisory Council, who loves that being a YAC member allows her to be part of giving to others in need. “People should consider donating...
Gretchen is a member of our Northeast Michigan Youth Advisory Council (YAC) in Montmorency County. Hey Gretchen, how has being a member of YAC helped you?
Doing good things for your own community can help build a greater appreciation for what makes it great. For the youth volunteers at the Boys and Girls Club of Alpena, it has also helped them gain life skills, learn leadership skills, and impact their...
Youth Advisory Council Day is coming soon! May 6th is the big day to support your local YAC that’s doing amazing things for young people in your community. Northeast Michigan Youth Advisory Council member Blake K. says their favorite part of being...
Northeast Michigan Youth Advisory Council (YAC) members Claire and Liam interviewed Besser Museum For Northeast Michigan Executive Director Christine Witulski about the new Discover Northeast Michigan exhibit. The YAC provided grant funding to support...
Youth Advisory Council Day is approaching quickly! May 6th is the big day, and it’s a chance to do something for the youth of your communities. Meet Aaliyah, a member of our North Central Michigan Youth Advisory Council. She loves that she can be...
Youth Advisory Council Day is May 6th – a special day to support youth grantmaking in your community. Northeast Michigan Youth Advisory Council member, Kinsey loves that her involvement in YAC provides a space for her to help her community. “The...
YAC, YAC, YAC! Youth Advisory Council Day is May 6th, and it’s an opportunity for you to support the local youth grantmakers in your community. Meet Lexi, a member of our Northeast Michigan Youth Advisory Council. She loves that being a YAC member...
Youth Advisory Council Day is coming soon! May 6th is the big day to support your local YAC that’s doing amazing things for young people in your community. North Central Michigan Youth Advisory Council member Christina C. says her favorite part of...
Youth Advisory Council Day is May 6th. Meet North Central Michigan Youth Advisory Council member Georgee, who loves that being a YAC member has helped her connect with new people and work toward change in her community. “Being a YAC member has helped...
It’s “Meet the Board” Monday! Allow us to introduce you to Andrea Rose. Andrea currently serves as the Board President of our North Central Michigan Community Foundation (NCMCF) and serves on the CFNEM Board of Trustees as our NCMCF representative. Andrea...
Youth Advisory Council Day is Tuesday, May 6th. Meet Northeast Michigan Youth Advisory Council (YAC) member Claire! Claire loves having the opportunity to make a difference in her community through youth-focused grantmaking. “Being a YAC member...
Students at Posen Elementary School in Presque Isle County have been building their understanding of complex S.T.E.M. concepts and increasing their engagement in learning with the help of new materials purchased to create a new S.T.E.M. program. Equipment...
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Save the date for Youth Advisory Council Day 2025! As we cultivate the next generation of philanthropists, we invite you to help lift up our Youth Advisory Councils, or YACs, and the work they do. Your support will increase the impact they can make...
Your legacy is YOUR legacy. And you get to decide what that looks like. Stories from the people in this video - your very own northeast Michigan neighbors - along with the stories of many others, make up the Foundation’s Legacy Society. What will...
It’s “Meet the Board Monday” and today we introduce you to Patty Archambo. Patty joined the CFNEM Board of Trustees in 2019 as a representative of our Straits Area Community Foundation affiliate, of which she is also a board member. Patty is...
We give our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who has donated to our Urgent Needs Fund in support of individuals and families most impacted by the recent ice storm. Your support has helped us provide more than $66,000 in our first round of grants to...