The Petoskey-Harbor Springs Area Community Foundation is a public charity and nonprofit corporation dedicated to improving and enriching life for everyone in Emmet County. We are here to help our donors make a positive impact on their community.

'Tis the Season!

Inspiring Kids To Give: 8 Simple Steps

From The Giving Family: Teaching Our Children to Help Others , by Susan Price

• Be a role model – a volunteer and a donor.
• Show kids the way – take them with you to volunteer; talk to them about your donations.
• Make giving a year-round project, not just something to do during the holidays.
• It's never too early – or too late - to start, but the earlier you teach the habit of giving, the easier it will be to sustain.
• Expect your children to serve and give.
• Let children decide what projects to support with their time and money.
• Teach them to manage money.
• Praise them for their philanthropic actions.

“Me to We: Finding Meaning in a Material World”

At the suggestion of a special friend of the Community Foundation, staff and members of our Youth Advisory Committee are reading “Me to We”. The message seems especially relevant this time of year. For more on the book, click here.

Securing Our Future

The power of giving together...         

...putting the Transfer of Wealth to work.

Learn how the Transfer of Wealth can benefit the Little Traverse Bay Area for generations to come. <<click here>>

DONATE ON-LINE USING NETWORK FOR GOOD.

Please note that your credit card statement will read Network for Good, but the donation (less their fee) still comes to the Petoskey-Harbor Springs Area Community Foundation!!

View our 2008 Annual Report!