❤️ Youth & Family Whether it’s diapers, house supplies, or a safe place to learn, nonprofits show up for kids and families every day. They fill critical gaps and build stronger communities from the ground up. #WeAre501c3
❤️ Filling the Gap Government can’t do it all—and that’s where nonprofits step up. Across the country, nonprofits fill the critical gaps that government alone can’t cover. From veterans' support and disaster response to food assistance...
❤️ Food Assistance No one should have to wonder where their next meal is coming from. Across the country, nonprofits are making sure families have food on the table. #WeAre501c3
❤️ Disaster Support When disaster strikes, nonprofits are among the first on the ground. Like that friend who always volunteers, they’re out on the front lines, helping communities get back on their feet again. #WeAre501c3
❤️ Local Support Local nonprofits provide a wide range of critical services to communities all across our nation. From food assistance to emergency services, employment to youth enrichment, and so much more, you can always count on these friends...
Earlier this month we featured our Northeast Michigan Women’s Giving Circle Fund, which supports issues important to the women of our communities. Project Connect in Presque Isle County is a great example of the types of community initiatives funded...
This week, August 17-23, has been officially proclaimed Charitable Nonprofit Week in Michigan, celebrating the vital role nonprofits play in strengthening communities across our state! We want to celebrate, acknowledge and applaud the nonprofits in...
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...
Building the next generation of givers is one of the goals of our Youth Advisory Council program. In YAC, teens learn about grantmaking, have leadership opportunities, and are immersed in philanthropy and community service. One of our YACers from Mackinaw...
August is National Make-A-Will Month. Setting up a will is such an important task, and it’s not just for the wealthy. Having a will lets you put in writing who will care for a beloved pet, children, a vehicle, a savings account, or a collection of...
One of the issues identified by our most recent Youth Needs Assessment as one most affecting our young people is substance abuse, both by kids and adults. A grant from our Straits Area Community Foundation affiliate grant helped Catholic Human Services...
Because of the generous support of our community through gifts to the Urgent Needs Fund, the Community Foundation was able to support farmers affected by the spring ice storm with an $8,000 grant for the work being done by CrossHatch.
Building the next generation of givers is one of the goals of our Youth Advisory Council program. Former YAC member Cassia is a shining example of that goal coming to life. In YAC, teens learn about grantmaking, have leadership opportunities, and are...
August is National Make-A-Will Month, which means it’s the perfect time - before the fall gets busy -– to review your estate plan with your attorney and to ensure your philanthropic intentions are up to date. Even a quick check-in now can maximize...
If you’ve driven down State Street in Alpena this summer, you probably noticed some big projects happening around town. One of those is the revamping of the tennis and basketball courts at Bay View Park. CFNEM is proud to be one of the community...
The Power of Endowment… The Dee Brown Perry Scholarship Fund held at the Community Foundation benefits college education for Alcona High School graduates. One of CFNEM’s largest scholarship funds, it is also a testament to the long-term benefits...
What you care about most matters. A lot. We can connect you to the causes closest to your heart. As your Community Foundation, we work every day to improve the lives of those who live in and visit northeast Michigan. With funds benefiting nearly every...
The St. Helena Island Lighthouse Preservation Fund is held through our Straits Area Community Foundation affiliate. We can't wait to help share the story of this amazing historic place!
Lifting up the youth of our communities is just one of the many ways our programs, funds, and donors support young people throughout our service area. In Iosco County, the Henry L. and Bernice M. Klenow fund, established by Mary Jeanne Klenow in honor...