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August 16, 2022

New fund created through planned giving to benefit those with disabilities

The Community Foundation is proud to announce the creation of the Gigi Mericka Abilities Fund. A thoughtful and intentional last […]
August 2, 2022

Blue Water Shipmaster’s Fund Scholarship recipient pursues dream of becoming first female First Nations ship captain

Cadet Jackie Day has a dream of becoming the first female First Nations ship captain. The Aamjiwnaang First Nation resident […]
July 25, 2022

New generation to benefit from the Leonard Center under the guidance of community leaders like Cliff Thomason

For many years the James R. Leonard Community Center served as a valuable community resource and safe haven for youth […]
July 12, 2022

Youth Advisory Council grant helps fund new mental health resources for students

Thanks to a grant from the Youth Advisory Council (YAC), students across East China School District (ECSD) now have access […]
July 6, 2022

CYD – Where Are They Now? Cecelia Shuler

When Cecelia Shuler graduated from St. Clair County Community College with her associate in therapeutic massage in May of 2019 […]
June 17, 2022

Ernest T. & Barbara A. Oskin Fund provides lasting support for St. Clair and surrounding communities

Through an endowed fund with the Community Foundation, donors such as Ernest and Barbara Oskin plan for the future by […]
May 31, 2022

Community Foundation grant supports education and career advancement for youth development professionals

The YMCA of the Blue Water Area recently received three grants from the Community Foundation totaling nearly $4,900 to support […]
May 23, 2022

Sustained giving makes a lasting impact on county-wide banner initiative honoring fallen heroes

For two weeks of the year surrounding Memorial Day, main streets across St. Clair County are filled with banners honoring […]
May 19, 2022

SONS celebrates 30 years of outreach, recognizes long-standing partnership with Community Foundation

As Saving Our Neighborhoods & Streets (SONS Outreach) celebrates its 30th anniversary this year, it also recognizes a long history […]
May 16, 2022

SC4 alumni honor parents, support future generations with scholarships and grants

St. Clair County Community College (SC4) alumni Martha Foley and Dan Fredendall recently created the Therese A. Foley Student Assistance […]
May 11, 2022

Scholarship supports mother and first-generation college student in pursuing her dream nursing career

Jessica Hopkins always knew she wanted to be a nurse. “Several of my family members were in and out of the […]
May 2, 2022

Continuing community to make impact during retirement — Kathy Swantek

When you see Kathy Swantek at Rotary, a community event, or even Sanborn Gratiot Memorial Home, you would never guess […]