In 2008, this permanently endowed fund was created in memory and honor of Port Huron native, James L. “Jim” Little.

Jim coached travel hockey with the Port Huron Minor Hockey Association and junior hockey with the Western Ontario Hockey League for 23 years.  His accomplishments include numerous league, regional, and state championships, as well as a national runner-up team and an unprecedented four International Silver Stick Tournament championships. Jim believed that sports played a positive and vital role in the development of teamwork, leadership, integrity, and spirit among youth.