Wednesday, April 17, 2019

Members of the Northeast Michigan Youth Advisory Council (YAC) helped package boxes of food for families in need during a March community service event with the Northeast Michigan Community Service Agency. Community service is one of the four pillars of the Youth Advisory Council program, alongside philanthropy, leadership and grantmaking. YAC members aim to provide support for programs addressing needs for their peers through their grant funding and service work. More →

Monday, April 15, 2019

With summer right around the corner (no, really!), the Boys & Girls Club of Alpena is gearing up for its Summer Youth Volunteer Corps program, doing service projects around town. The Summer YVC received a recent $4,000 CFNEM Community Impact Grant to support the program. More →

Monday, April 15, 2019

Over $10,000 in grants was awarded to Iosco County youth programs through our Iosco County Community Foundation affiliate! More →

Thursday, April 11, 2019

The Huron Humane Society has dealt with LOTS of animal health issues. In October 2018, a litter of three kittens arrived at the shelter covered in fleas and struggling to survive. Despite the best efforts of veterinarians and staff, two of the kittens died. But little Francis, pictured here, was able to keep fighting and is now a strong, proud kitty! HHS sent us these photos, as well as some of their new and improved medical treatment room, which was funded in part by a $5,000 Community Impact grant. In 2018, the shelter served 621 dogs and cats. More →

Tuesday, April 9, 2019

Spring is in the air (kind of)! To showcase a grant, and remind us that the flowers will bloom again, check out these great pics of a Northeast Michigan Great Lakes Stewardship Initiative project which purchased education kits for children to discover and learn about pollinators and nature. 1st graders at Alcona Elementary School worked on this pollinator garden at the Alcona County Library in Harrisville, figuring out how much soil was needed, how to make seed balls, and learning about pollination. A $1,000 grant to NEMIGLSI helped support the project. More →

Monday, April 8, 2019

When the Iosco Regional Educational Service Agency (IRESA) set a goal to get 100 children in Alcona and Iosco Counties registered for the Dolly Parton Imagination Library program, they exceeded it, big time! Because of their efforts, and through the help of grants, including one from the Community Foundation, over 310 children under the age of 5 in those counties are getting an age-appropriate book in the mail each month. Parents whose kids are enrolled in the program say their kids are so excited each month when their new books arrive in the mailbox! What a great way to get kids pumped up about books! More →

Saturday, April 6, 2019

Getting our young girls involved and excited about STEM and robotics…how cool! A Northeast Michigan Women’s Giving Circle Grant helped fund the girls’ robotics team at Wilson Elementary School in Alpena. Project organizers say it was rewarding to watch some students who are not normally active participants become really involved in the activities, showing great excitement and enthusiasm. Some girls took on leadership roles. Students gained skills in collaboration, technology, job skills, and inventory. More →

Thursday, April 4, 2019

Our Iosco County Community Foundation affiliate is accepting applications for the 2019 Community Impact Grant. All types of charitable projects through a nonprofit organization are eligible for the grant. Of particular interest to ICCF are those addressing certain areas of education, mental health programs and child abuse prevention, workforce development projects, and environmental protection programs. The application deadline is May 1, and applications can be found on the ICCF website (iccf-online.org). More →

Tuesday, April 2, 2019

“A young boy came to our building with his mother a while ago. He told us the other kids made fun of him and his clothes. His coat was ripped front to back with white insulation hanging out. He had no socks, holey jeans, and his shoes had soles separated from the uppers so they flapped when he walked. He left a while later with new boots, new shoes, a coat, gloves and socks, hat and snow pants. His little face was beaming, and he said he couldn’t wait to get to school to show off his new clothes!” That’s a real story from a volunteer at Iosco County Coats for Kids. A recent report from the Michigan Association of United Ways shows that an average of 46% of households within our Community Foundation’s service area are unable to afford basic needs, whether for an individual, or for a family. This is just one reason why organizations like Iosco County Coats for Kids is so important in our area. Despite the name, this nonprofit is providing winter essentials for children of all ages in Iosco, Ogemaw and Alcona Counties. More →

Tuesday, March 26, 2019

Thank you so much to BAC and all that came out to support the WGC! More →

Friday, March 22, 2019

This week, 45 non profit board members (and a few staffers) invested time in themselves and their organizations by attending the "Board Basics" training held in West Branch. Thank you for helping make your communities better! This session is part of the Regional Nonprofit Leaders Series offered through a partnership between Community Foundation for Northeast Michigan, Huron Pines and Otsego Community Foundation. The next workshop will be announced soon. More →

Friday, March 22, 2019

Over $109,000 was awarded last week! Between CFNEM's Community Impact grant program and Northeast Michigan Youth Advisory Council (YAC), 59 new grants are supporting local nonprofits. More →

Thursday, March 21, 2019

Check out the full list of 59 new Community Impact and Youth Advisory Council (YAC) grants at https://www.cfnem.org/resources/news/community-foundation-for-northeast-michigan-awards-over-109000-in-new-grants.html More →

Wednesday, March 20, 2019

Giving circles allow individuals to have a greater impact with their giving. No wonder these circles are so popular! Did you know there are more than 1,500 giving circles (over 70% being female) across the U.S.? How lucky are we to have such a strong one through the Northeast Michigan Women's Giving Circle?! 400 members and counting... More →

Sunday, March 17, 2019

Love these smiling faces! The Wolverine High School volleyball team was able to enjoy brand new equipment for their season this year with the help of a grant through our Straits Area Community Foundation affiliate. More →

Friday, March 15, 2019

What a fun way to get the whole family involved in early childhood literacy! CFNEM is proud to support this great project. Where is Humphrey today? More →

Thursday, March 14, 2019

Alpena County George N. Fletcher Public Library received a $2,000 Community Impact Grant to purchase the Barton Reading System for use in their READ program. The system is an effective alternative to adult literacy reading materials, especially for those previously diagnosed with a reading disability such as dyslexia. Project organizers say “the direct focus on dyslexia, and the sequential method of instruction, makes this a resource of unlimited value that can be used for years to come.” More →

Tuesday, March 12, 2019

We are thrilled that Bay Athletic Club has chosen the Community Foundation's Northeast Michigan Women's Giving Circle (WGC) for its monthly "Sweat for a Cause" fundraiser! Join in for an awesome POUND workout with instructor Ami Lenning on Friday, March 22 at 5:30 p.m. at Bay Athletic Club! Your donation will help support grants for issues important to the women of northeast Michigan, AND you'll get a great workout. What's even cooler? The sweat will get washed off, but your donation will last forever! More →

Tuesday, March 12, 2019

Legos might hurt when they get caught underfoot, but they sure make for fun learning and creativity! These girls are part of Surline Elementary School's Lego Club, funded in part by a YAC grant from our North Central Michigan Community Foundation affiliate. Looks like fun! More →

Saturday, March 9, 2019

Over $16,000 for youth programs are going out to Crawford, Ogemaw and Oscoda County nonprofits from our North Central Michigan affiliate's YAC! These decisions are NEVER easy, and our YACers truly care. More →

Friday, March 8, 2019

Check out these young, rising hockey stars! A grant to Cheboygan Hockey Association provided funding for new safety equipment and coaching aids to give these youngsters from Cheboygan and Presque Isle Counties a safe and fun hockey experience. More →

Wednesday, March 6, 2019

Great things happen when people come together for the sake of others! A grant to Grand Lake Community Chapel, and support from many local businesses and organizations, is helping to feed people in need throughout Presque Isle County through their food pantry program. More →

Monday, March 4, 2019

Spring is coming! (It has to, right?) And when it finally does, youngsters in Cheboygan County will be able to hit the golf courses and participate in a sport they may not otherwise be able. Much of this is through the help of a grant from our Straits Area Community Foundation affiliate to the Cheboygan Junior Golf Academy Foundation, which is providing funds to help kids participate in the golfing program. These photos are from last year, through a Straits Area Youth Advisory Council (YAC) grant. More →

Friday, March 1, 2019

Today is the final day to submit scholarship applications! More →