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We’re a connector, partner, collaborator and resource to fuel the power of community for the greater good.

Since 1992, the Petoskey-Harbor Springs Area Community Foundation has helped generous donors and innovative nonprofits come together to create positive change in Emmet County.

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We value the opportunity to partner with your organization on this work to improve the community we all treasure.

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Our scholarship program exists to lessen the financial burden for students who are continuing their education.

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Support the causes that are meaningful to you with a gift to the Petoskey-Harbor Springs Area Community Foundation.

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Investing in Housing in Emmet County

Attainable housing continues to be a critical issue we’re dedicated to solving.

Continuing our commitment to housing, the Community Foundation purchased the former Hankey Lumber parcel in Petoskey in May 2022. With the property preserved for workforce housing, the Community Foundation continues to work alongside Haan Development of Harbor Springs and Northern Homes Community Development Corporation to advance the 60-apartment Lofts at Lumber Square development, set to begin construction in early 2024.

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Our Strategic Initiatives

Housing

We’re actively working toward affordable and attainable housing solutions in our community.

Child Care

We’re supporting community partners in creating sustainable child care solutions for local families.

Local Food

Our early investments in local food initiatives have helped grow today’s vibrant local food system.

Clean Energy

We continue to support clean energy initiatives throughout Emmet County.

Legacies at Work

Generosity through planned giving helps us build a stronger community.

These charitable-minded folks, while no longer with us, continue to have a major impact through the legacies they started as members of the John S. Clark Legacy Society.  Twenty-seven funds with a current asset value of over $14.6 million dollars, are hard at work making a difference in Emmet County.

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The Latest News at The Petoskey-Harbor Springs Area Community Foundation

Read our most recent news including grant announcements, upcoming events and what we’re working on most immediately. Be sure to check out other updates via our Instagram feed. There are always interesting things happening in our community.

Housing Advocate Award

On Thursday, October 24th, 2024, the Community Foundation received the Champion Housing Advocate Award at Housing North’s tenth annual Northwest Michigan Housing Summit. The summit brings housing…

Fall 2024 Grants Cycle Open for Inquiry

The Community Foundation is currently inviting eligible nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and municipalities to apply to the Fall 2024 grant cycle. The Petoskey-Harbor Springs Area…

2024 Scholarship Recipients

This year, the Community Foundation distributed a total of $81,250 in scholarship awards to 40 students. These scholarships are made possible thanks to forward-thinking donors who generously support…

2024 Annual Meeting

Join us for the 2024 Annual Meeting, taking place on August 1st, from 4:30 - 6:30 pm, at Nub's Nob. This year's program highlights the 30th anniversary of our Youth Advisory Committee (YAC). Past…

Spring 2024 Grants Awarded

Over $420,000 in grants were awarded to 57 local organizations this spring. Thanks to the generosity of our donors and the impactful work of our area's non-profits, Emmet County residents will receive…

NCMC Child Care Initiative receives key funding

North Central Michigan College’s Child Care Initiative (CCI), which is leading the development of a sustainable, community-centered child care system in Emmet County, will enter its second phase with…