What a fitting honor for a remarkable woman! We are honored to have been able to recognize Mary Reitler in 2024 as our Iosco County Citizen of the Year. Clearly, she has left an incredible and positive mark on her community.
CFNEM staffers Rachel Elkie and Jennifer Dingman, along with CFNEM Trustee Anne Belanger took a beautiful two-mile hike at the Herman Vogler Conservation Area recently to check out some of the in-progress trail improvements. A $3,320 Community Impact...
Mac the Golden Yak has made it to Alpena High School with the Northeast Michigan Youth Advisory Council (NEMYAC). Pictured are NEMYAC Alpena Members - Left to right Eva, Audrey, Clare, Oliver, Claire, Jack, Nathan, Liam (holding Mac) and Liz. Mac...
The March 1st deadline can come quicker than you think! The Community Foundation for Northeast Michigan and its Affiliate Foundations are accepting scholarship applications through its online platform. Scholarships are available for graduating seniors...
We want to honor the unsung heroes in Iosco County and we need your help! The Iosco County Community Foundation is seeking nominations for the 2025 Iosco County "Citizen of the Year" and "Junior Citizen of the Year" to recognize Iosco County residents...
Our hearts are with the individuals, families, and communities affected by California’s ongoing wildfires. If you are thinking of donating, be aware that there are a lot of scammers looking to take advantage, so giving to trusted organizations is...
Don’t miss this year’s Thunder Bay International Film Festival January 22-26! This cool event brings cinema to Alpena, and features lots of great films to enjoy. Schedule and tickets available at thunderbayfriends.org. 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...
Don't Forget! Grant applications for the CFNEM Community Impact Grant and the Northeast Michigan Youth Advisory Council (NEMYAC) Grant are available at cfnem.org and are due by January 15! Visit the “Grants” section of our website for full guidelines...
Supporting local recreation plays a crucial role in community well-being, and the Community Foundation for Northeast Michigan is actively contributing to these efforts. One of their recent initiatives involved providing a grant to the Alpena Lions...
As we get into the swing of a New Year, we are so thankful as we look back at 2024. Your generosity is amazing! Northeast Michiganders and those who care about our region collectively donated more than $3.67 million! These donations, combined with...
Just a reminder - these deadlines come up quick! Grant applications for the CFNEM Community Impact Grant and the Northeast Michigan Youth Advisory Council (NEMYAC) Grant are available at cfnem.org and are due by January 15! Visit the “Grants” section...
We just learned that our Straits Area Community Foundation (SACF) affiliate has been nominated for the Cheboygan Area Chamber of Commerce's Organization of the Year award. What an honor! SACF serves all of Cheboygan County, Mackinaw City, and Bois...
From all of us at the Community Foundation for Northeast Michigan and our Affiliates at the Iosco County Community Foundation, North Central Michigan Community Foundation and the Straits Area Community Foundation, we wish you a very Merry Christmas...
Wishing all of our Community Foundation friends and the entire Northeast Michigan region a joyous holiday! Our offices will be closed December 24th and 25th and will reopen on the 26th. -Your Community Foundation Team, Patrick, Christine, Jennifer,...
The Community Foundation for Northeast Michigan and its Affiliate Foundations will begin to accept scholarship applications through its online platform on January 1. Scholarships are available for graduating seniors and nontraditional students. There...
Deep roots in the heart of northern Michigan’s forests and fond memories of summers spent “up north” were the foundational building blocks for the legacy of Herman L. Miller and his wife Dorothy. Their generosity is now lifting up the local history...
The recent gathering at the Toys for Tots location next to Ollie's was a heartwarming event, where CFNEM Program Director Jennifer Dingman joined forces with Alpena YAC members to bring joy to families in need. The YAC members, or YACers, worked efficiently...