Monday, October 3, 2022

Community Foundation grants to Alpena Gymnastics provided funding for a rock climbing system that adds fun, adventure, and another form of exercise to serve both gymnasts and non-gymnasts. “The climbing system gives kids a safe way to overcome fear and find a sense of accomplishment. One little girl looked over at the climbing system wall and said, "I could never do that!" Later in the class she tried and fell. She landed on mats. Our coaches asked if she was ok. She said ‘Yes, it was a little scary but next class I am going to do it!” said Leah Stafford of Alpena Gymnastics.

Monday, October 3, 2022

Are you a shutterbug? This cool project is being supported through CFNEM Community Impact and Women's Giving Circle (WGC) grants.

Thursday, September 29, 2022

What a fun summer event! A CFNEM grant to Friends of Negwegon State Park provided funding for the Bay to Beacon race, taking runners and walkers from Negwegon State Park to the Sturgeon Point Lighthouse in Harrisville. The race included a half marathon, 10K and 5K. In addition to the races, the event focused on promoting eco-tourism, providing a zero-waste event, and highlighting the area’s natural beauty.

Tuesday, September 27, 2022

A grant to the Child Abuse & Neglect Prevention for Alcona County, Inc. (CANPAC) to support the Alcona County Community Baby Shower provided parents and caregivers with free cribs, pack-and-plays, safe sleep items, and car seats. Project organizers say that everyone that received any of these items said they could not afford to purchase one on their own. As part of the project, each parent receiving sleep items took a pretest on safe sleep, watched an educational video on safe sleep, and then completed a post test; and those receiving a car seat were showed how to use them properly and safely. One car seat technician said, "I had a mom say she was so thankful for the resources in the area. She had a 2-year-old special needs child and another baby on the way. She said financially, it's been hard and without the car seat, she wasn't ready for the new baby. It was nice to be able to provide her the infant carrier and bring her some relief and assurance."

Thursday, September 22, 2022

In case you missed it, the Northeast Michigan Women's Giving Circle (WGC) recently awarded over $37,000 during its 2022 grant cycle. These grants support issues important to the women of northeast Michigan, and are recommended by a committee of WGC members. Grants include a "Mommy and Me" project, support for foster children, a literacy project, a food pantry, and much more. See the full list at https://bit.ly/3SeRL1O.

Wednesday, September 21, 2022

Last week over $125,000 in new grants were awarded by the Community Foundation! Grants to all types of projects and programs are included. See the full list of September 2022 Community Impact and Women's Giving Circle grants at https://bit.ly/3SeRL1O.

Friday, September 16, 2022

After having to wait two years to make this trip a reality, the Rogers City Travel Abroad Club visited Italy and Greece this summer. Club leaders say the trip was a life-changing experience that helped the students grow and expand their world view. After being undecided on a college major, one student even decided to major in art because of the experience.

Wednesday, September 14, 2022

Being a member of the Community Foundation's Youth Advisory Council (YAC) is an experience with lessons and experiences that can stick for life. These current and former YAC members can be the ones to tell you why in this snippet. Want to hear more? Check out the full video at https://bit.ly/3Dlo62F.

Wednesday, September 14, 2022

A fun day in Alpena is planned for this weekend. If you're a farm market shopper, don't forget your bag! We are proud to have funded those earth-friendly bags through a CFNEM grant.

Tuesday, September 13, 2022

We are proud to be a partner in supporting this program of Thunder Bay Arts Council & Gallery. There is still time to check it out!

Monday, September 12, 2022

Attention grant seekers! The Community Foundation’s Northeast Michigan Youth Advisory Council (NEMYAC) is accepting applications for its fall grant cycle. Eligible nonprofits can apply online at www.cfnem.org under “Grants” for projects and programs benefitting and/or important to the youth of Alcona, Alpena, Montmorency, and Presque Isle Counties. Applications are due October 15.

Monday, September 12, 2022

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Friday, September 9, 2022

This Straits Area Community Foundation grant is a heart-warmer and is one that will continue to have a positive impact for hospice patients and their friends and families. An SACF grant provided funding for Cheboygan County Habitat for Humanity volunteers to build temporary ramps that could be attached to homes for hospice patients. The ramps can be reused at another household, providing help for more patients and families. “George was our first Hospice Ramp Program Partner and prior to his ramp, he was not able to get out of his home safely for a year. We installed a temporary ramp off his back porch and built a mini-ramp so he could get out of his home and on to his porch safely,” says Mandy Martin of Cheboygan County Habitat for Humanity. “George made sure to test out the ramps as soon as Habitat was done building them and he had the biggest smile on this face. Being able to get out to his beautiful back yard to enjoy the sunshine, nature and his beautiful flowers is something he was looking forward to.”

Wednesday, September 7, 2022

Friendly reminder to our nonprofit friends! Applications for participation in the 2022 Giving Tuesday Northeast Michigan campaign are due by September 20. If you are wanting to raise funds, awareness, and support for your organization, don’t miss out on the opportunity to be part of the biggest giving day of the year! Apply by 9/20 at https://www.cfnem.org/give/giving-tuesday/

Tuesday, September 6, 2022

Giving Tuesday Northeast Michigan applications are due in two weeks!

Friday, September 2, 2022

The Community Foundation wishes everyone a safe and fun-filled Labor Day Weekend, soaking up these last weekends of our beautiful northeast Michigan summer!

Thursday, September 1, 2022

To learn more about our Youth Advisory Councils, visit https://www.cfnem.org/youth-advisory-councils/.

Monday, August 29, 2022

Attention grant seekers in Alcona, Alpena, Montmorency and Presque Isle Counties! Grant applications for the fall grant cycle of the Northeast Michigan Youth Advisory Council (YAC) are due October 15. Visit cfnem.org to learn more and apply. YAC grants are for nonprofit projects and programs that benefit youth in our communities.

Thursday, August 25, 2022

Our Youth Advisory Councils, or YACs will be gearing up for the new grantmaking year when school starts. The first step? Recruitment! If you have a student in grades 7-12 at any school in the Community Foundation and its Affiliates’ service area (Alcona, Alpena, Cheboygan, Crawford, Iosco, Montmorency, Ogemaw, Oscoda and Presque Isle Counties) who wants to make a positive impact on their peers and a difference in their community, we want to hear from them! Contact Program Officer Kara LeMonds at the Foundation to get connected to YAC!

Tuesday, August 23, 2022

Our North Central Michigan Community Foundation (NCMCF) Affiliate just awarded over $20,000 through their 2022 Community Impact Grants. Projects funded include a "Fatherhood in 15" program, little libraries, support for foster care children, and more - all serving Crawford, Ogemaw and/or Oscoda Counties. See all 11 new NCMCF grants at https://bit.ly/3AtIwEF.