Thursday, January 23, 2020

Let's make sure every Northeast Michigander is counted in the 2020 Census! There is much at stake for our communities.

Thursday, January 23, 2020

For Iosco County organizations - Grant opportunity coming up quick!

Thursday, January 16, 2020

What a cool project – and one that kind of brings on Spring Fever! The Alcona Community Garden provides hands-on educational opportunities, provides food for the community, and will help provide healthy meals for the schools’ cafeterias. A $3,000 Community Impact Grant to Alcona Community Schools helped construct raised beds, update irrigation and purchase a hoop house.

Wednesday, January 15, 2020

Even if it's just you at your home, you still count.

Filling out the Census allows for your voice to be heard. If even one person is missed, the state of Michi...gan could lose thousands a year of federal funding. There will not be another recount until 2030.

Do it for your community. When everyone is counted, everyone wins. #MIVoiceCounts2020

Monday, January 13, 2020

This is one grant with potential for huge impact on many lives. $5,500 in grants through our North Central Michigan affiliate went to the Crawford Roscommon Child Protection Council to support their “Safe Journey Substance Abuse Prevention Initiative”. This program aims to reduce the number of newborns exposed or addicted to drugs and alcohol through education and prevention. Part of the program educates individuals and the community on the effect opioids, alcohol, marijuana and tobacco can have on an unborn child, and the lifelong effect it can have on children. Grants came from the Oscoda and Ogemaw County Health Care Initiative Funds and the Crawford County Community Endowment Fund to purchase educational materials for the program.

Thursday, January 9, 2020

Extending the biggest, warmest and most sincere “thank you” to each and every donor who has supported the Community Foundation, and in turn, has supported all of the nonprofits and students we are able to help because of your gifts. You are amazing, and we thank you!

Tuesday, January 7, 2020

Need money for school? Then you need to know that Community Foundation scholarship applications are now available online through March 1st. Scholarships are available for graduating seniors, those returning to school, trades programs and for specific areas of study too. Over $400,000 will be awarded this year in scholarships, but you can only get them if you apply for them! Complete your application at cfnem.org by March 1st! Have questions? Call our office – we’re happy to help.

Tuesday, January 7, 2020

It is so very important that every northeast Michigander is counted in the 2020 census. Here's just one big reason why.

Monday, January 6, 2020

Some of our YACs stayed busy over the holiday break! This group of Straits Area Youth Advisory Council members spent time volunteering at the Wolverine Senior Center’s Christmas dinner last month, doing good and making smiles all along the way.

Sunday, January 5, 2020

Reminder! Northeast Michigan Youth Advisory Council (NEMYAC) and Community Impact grants are due January 15. Nonprofits, churches, government agencies and schools serving Alcona, Alpena, Montmorency and Presque Isle Counties are welcome to apply at cfnem.org. Have questions about applying? We’re here to help.

Friday, January 3, 2020

We would “love” this a million times if we could. Last month our Youth Advisory Council (YAC) members from Presque Isle County teamed up with CFNEM Vice President and Rogers City Mayor Scott McLennan to volunteer at the Presque Isle District Library and Rogers City Downtown Development Authority’s Free Family Christmas Program. They served cookies and cocoa and helped usher people to their seats for a showing of “How the Grinch Stole Christmas”. We love when our YAC and Board members team up in the community!

Thursday, January 2, 2020

If you or someone you know is looking for a seasonal or temporary job, the U.S. Census Bureau is hiring. These positions vary in job responsibilities and range from $14-$21 per hour. Not only will this job provide a paycheck, but you’ll be helping to ensure a fair and accurate count in the 2020 U.S. Census, which is a big deal for northeast Michigan. Visit https://2020census.gov/en/jobs for information and to apply.

Thursday, January 2, 2020

The deadline for Census Grant applications is TODAY!

Wednesday, January 1, 2020

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Monday, December 30, 2019

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Wednesday, December 25, 2019

From our Community Foundation family to you…

Monday, December 23, 2019

A party with Smokey the Bear, Easter Bunny, Santa Claus, the Alcona Tiger and Snow White? Yes please! Late this summer, the Michigan DNR, Forest Service, Alcona County Sheriff’s Department and local fire departments collaborated to spread wildfire prevention education and environmental education through Smokey’s birthday party, which was attended by quite a few celebrity guests. A Northeast Michigan Youth Advisory Council (NEMYAC) grant to the Eastern National Forest Interpretive Association supported Smokey’s party, which was attended by many children during the Alcona County Fair.

Thursday, December 19, 2019

When you combine youth and the arts, great things happen. A Straits Area Community Foundation Youth Advisory Council (YAC) grant to the Mackinaw City Area Arts Council supported supplies and instruction for four youth summer arts and craft workshops held this summer in Mackinaw City.

Wednesday, December 18, 2019

Over $27,000 was just awarded in youth grants from our YAC! The Northeast Michigan Youth Advisory Council (NEMYAC) recommended 29 grants supporting the arts, education, environmental issues and more with this grant cycle. The next opportunity for grants through NEMYAC is with the January 15, 2020 grant deadline (when Community Impact grants are due too).

Tuesday, December 17, 2019

Let's make sure northeast Michigan is counted in the 2020 Census! Our region could lose $1,800 in federal funding for every person not counted, with an estimated total of $48 million lost annually. Grant applications for projects that can help build awareness and get people counted are due January 2nd. Get more details here: https://www.cfnem.org/census-2…/apply-for-census-grants.html