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Recreation is the spirit of life. Challenge Mountain’s Spirit Day Camp, a long-running recreation program for children and adults living with developmental disabilities, embodies that simple phrase. For 35 years, Spirit Day Camp has provided…
Does your nonprofit organization, educational institution or municipality work to improve the lives of people in Emmet County? If so, we would like to hear from you. Our fall grant cycle is now open, meaning grant dollars are available to support the…
As classrooms around Emmet County fill with students, 31 local high school graduates are starting or continuing college with $38,500 worth of assistance and the support of their community.
Imagine the opportunity, as a 14-year-old high school student, to be part of something completely new, a chance to participate in and give back to one’s community and to make decisions for its future. Jennifer Zeisler had just that chance when, as a…
We invite you to join us for our 2019 Annual Meeting as we pay special tribute to our youth grant-making arm, the Youth Advisory Committee (YAC) in celebration of its 25th anniversary. Youth philanthropy has played a central role in the Community…
Empowering nonprofit leaders to grow and learn is a cornerstone of strong communities. The Petoskey-Harbor Springs Area Community Foundation is a proud partner of the 2019 Leadership Learning Lab.
From lake sturgeon in the classroom to free-flowing rivers, innovative arts performances to free preschool programs, the Petoskey-Harbor Springs Area Community Foundation is pleased to support a variety of community projects with grants totaling…
Earth Day made its first appearance on April 22, 1970, the idea of then US Senator from Wisconsin, Gaylord Nelson as a dedicated national day to focus on the environment. Nearly 50 years later, Earth Day is celebrated locally and globally as a day of…
Does the workforce housing shortage in our area impact your life, either as an employee, an employer or a as someone looking for a solution? For anyone interested in sharing their ideas and concerns about how to address this shortage, save the date…
Check out the Community Foundation’s Youth Advisory Committee (YAC), a dedicated group of Emmet County youth. On March 19, 2019, the students heard presentations from eight potential grantees during the 2019 Spring Interview Day. Proposals considered…
The Petoskey-Harbor Springs Area Community Foundation is pleased to announce the addition of Mary Cummings to its staff. Cummings joins the foundation as Communications Officer, a new position created to lead marketing and communication efforts.
A Community Foundation grant of $4,718 from the Youth Fund allowed for the final curtain to be purchased and installed in the Pellston High School auditorium.