The Petoskey-Harbor Springs Area Community Foundation established the Emergency Response Fund to provide timely, flexible support to local organizations responding to urgent and unexpected community needs.
Below is a list of grants awarded through this fund. This list will be updated on a rolling basis as additional grants are made.
We’re grateful to the generous donors who make this rapid-response funding possible — and to the nonprofit partners doing essential work when our community needs it most.
- Alanson Beautification Center — $2,500
Tree trimming to restore safety to the hillside. - Bay View Association — $5,000
Supporting the removal of downed trees and debris in nonprofit-owned public spaces, repairing damaged roofs on communally used buildings, and restoring safe access to roads, parks, and pedestrian walkways. - Camp Daggett — $4,500
Supporting tree cleanup and Adventure Center outdoor course repair. - Char-Em Department of Health & Human Services — $2,000
Assisting individuals with gas cards for generators, food resupply, and temporary housing in response to prolonged power outages. - City of Harbor Springs — $5,000
Recovering costs incurred for running the emergency shelter at Shay School. - Crooked Tree Arts Center — $2,000
Commercial refrigerator repairs needed after ice storm power outage. - Crosshatch Center for Art and Ecology — $5,000
Emergency funding for farmers impacted by the ice storm. - Harbor Springs Community Food Pantry — $5,000
Replenishing shelf-stable and freezer inventory to meet ongoing demand for food assistance. - Little Traverse Bay Humane Society — $5,000
Supporting an emergency relief initiative for pets and their owners, including food, supplies, and temporary shelter. To date, the organization has distributed over 1,300 pounds of pet food during the outage, and provided microchips and critical supplies to households in need. - Little Traverse Conservancy — $12,160
Restoration and recovery of conservancy trails due to ice storm. - Manna Food Project — $5,000
Expanding emergency food distribution, restocking supplies, and providing gas cards to families using generators. Since the power outage began, Manna delivered food and water to all emergency shelters in Emmet County. - Networks Northwest — $5,000
Supporting the Business Resource Network (BRN) in assisting individuals with storm-related challenges, including car repairs, rent and utility payments, temporary housing, mental health services, and childcare needs. - Northmen Den Youth Pantries Inc. — $10,000
Supporting expanded food access for students by adding a second day to their weekly pantry. Funding provided additional meals and pantry resources across multiple school sites. - Northwest Michigan Community Action Agency (NMCAA) — $20,000
Support emergency home and property repairs due to ice storm damage. - Northwest Michigan Habitat for Humanity — $5,000
Supporting cleanup efforts at active construction sites and along storm-damaged roads, enabling the continuation of essential housing projects. - Presbyterian Villages of Michigan Foundation — $5,000
Remove damaged trees and debris to keep low-income seniors safe at the Village of Hillside apartments. - Saint Vincent de Paul - St. Kateri Tekakwitha Conference — $5,000
Supporting assistance with temporary housing, propane and emergency heating, home repairs, transportation, and replacement of storm-damaged appliances or vehicles. - The Salvation Army — $5,000
Supporting essential services to help Emmet County households affected by the catastrophic ice storm through the Salvation Army's Emergency Disaster Services (EDS) and Emergency Financial Assistance Program (EFAP). - Top of Michigan Mountain Bike Association — $5,000
Clearing and restoring bike trails in Emmet County. - Venture North Funding & Development — $60,000
Providing mini-grants to small businesses recovering from storm-related damage or income loss, helping them stabilize and prepare for the summer season. - Village of Alanson — $5,000
Supporting immediate response and recovery efforts, including a community warming shelter and storm cleanup. - Women's Resource Center of Northern Michigan — $5,000
Provide operational support for tree and debris cleanup at Emmet County locations. - Ziibimijwang, Inc. — $5,000
Replacing plant starts that were lost in the ice storm. These plants are used in community farmers' garden kits (kiitigan).