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With heavy hearts, the Community Foundation notes the passing of Tom Smith, a valued member of our board of directors. Tom had served on our board since 2011, always bringing with him a warmth and compassion for others. We are grateful for his…
As a place-based grantmaker, the Community Foundation is committed to making the community stronger including through its twice-per-year grant cycle. We are currently inviting eligible nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and…
In July 1992, a group of community-minded, forward-thinking people gathered to officially launch something remarkable: your Petoskey-Harbor Springs Area Community Foundation. On Thursday, July 16, 1992, the founders of the Community Foundation…
Graduation season has arrived and, around Emmet County, 39 local high school graduates are starting or continuing college with $64,250 worth of assistance and the support of their community. Since the establishment of the first scholarship fund in…
North Central Michigan College has partnered with the Petoskey-Harbor Springs Area Community Foundation on a yearlong research project to provide innovative solutions to Emmet County’s child care shortage. The NCMC Child Care Initiative will provide…
A proposed 60-unit workforce housing development moved another step closer to reality this week as the Petoskey-Harbor Springs Area Community Foundation purchased the Gruler property at 900 Emmet Street in the City of Petoskey, the former site of…
In 1992, three distinct groups of thoughtful, forward-thinking community members gathered in northwest lower Michigan. Each of these groups shared a common vision: to invest in their respective communities by creating a permanent charitable resource.…
The Petoskey-Harbor Springs Area Community Foundation lost a founder, mentor and friend this week with the passing of Ted Frey. Ted served first as a champion of the community foundation model here in northern Michigan, sharing his combined business…
Three projects impacting Little Traverse Bay and its watershed will receive support totaling $57,250 in grants from the Petoskey-Harbor Springs Area Community Foundation. Awarded from our Little Traverse Bay Protection and Restoration Fund, the…
The Petoskey-Harbor Springs Area Community Foundation recently awarded a $80,000 grant to Northwest Michigan Habitat for Humanity (NMHFH) for crucial infrastructure at its Meadow Lands subdivision in Alanson. The new housing development is slated to…
The Petoskey-Harbor Springs Area Community Foundation works to improve the quality of life for all people in Emmet County. As a place-based grantmaker, we are committed to making the community stronger including through our twice-per-year grant…
Almost thirty years ago, citizens in Charlevoix and Emmet counties explored a vision of a permanent, local charitable resource to make a difference here in the communities they held dear. These efforts established the Charlevoix County Community…