We are incredibly proud of our Northeast Michigan Women’s Giving Circle. This fund is a testament to the power of endowment, and the gifts of every single one of our members support grants to our communities for issues important to women – FOREVER....
Thank you for this generous gesture to help neighbors and community through the Urgent Needs Fund at the Community Foundation!
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...
Our neighbors in northeast Michigan need help once again following the March 2026 ice storm that has devastated part of our service area. A state of emergency was declared by the Governor in Alcona, Alpena, and Ogemaw Counties yesterday. Many in these...
While our office remains closed again today, our staff is working remotely and ready to support our communities. Staff is readily available by email!
Our offices are closed today and tomorrow due to the ongoing weather situation in our region. Stay safe, stay warm! Our staff is available by email and will respond as they are able.
We are so honored to welcome our newest members of the Northeast Michigan Women’s Giving Circle! Welcome to Gwen Downs Paradowski, Susan Learman, Nina O’Loughlin, and Amy Peterman! Thank you for joining this incredible group of women (and men)...
Our Youth Advisory Council members are proud to be a part of this project and the mission of keeping Lake Huron and its watersheds healthy!
With the help of an $800 grant from our Youth Advisory Council (YAC), Alpena Public Schools students now have the technology they need to fully participate in hands-on STEM competitions like Science Olympiad. With proper access to equipment, students...
🔴 Final reminder for nonprofits serving Cheboygan and/or Mackinaw City! Grant applications for the Youth Advisory Council grant cycle of 2026 are due in one week. Visit sacf.net to apply!
With support from a $3,000 WGC grant to Michigan Works Northeast Consortium’s She Builds program, local women and high school girls are being introduced to high-demand, high-wage skilled trades careers through mentorship, job shadowing, site visits,...
With the help of a $1,500 grant, students at Posen Consolidated Schools are discovering the wonders of nature while building skills, confidence, and lasting memories. With new camping gear, students experienced the outdoors in a hands-on way—setting...
Sometimes the most meaningful change begins with a simple act of kindness—like a bag of groceries shared with a neighbor. At New Beginnings Ministries’ H.A.R.P. Food Bank, that kindness has multiplied into more than 12,000 meals served last year,...
With the help of a $3,000 Youth Advisory Council Grant, Alpena County’s Starfish Aquatics Institute is transforming how families approach water safety – an important topic in our water-surrounded communities. Since October 1, 2024, more than 44,000...
The revitalization of the train depot building in Harrisville continues, creating a growing sense of pride in this historic structure - being restored by a committed group of volunteers. With the help of a CFNEM Community Impact Grant and other funders,...
Scholarship Applications are due on SUNDAY, March 1 – don’t forget! It’s the home stretch for getting Scholarship applications completed! If you’ve started an application, it’s not complete until you actually submit it with ALL the required...