Mr. Charlie Becker, Chair of the Upper Peninsula Sustainable Forest and Wildlife Fund (UPSF & W) Grants Committee, announced that the Escanaba Rotary Trust Fund for Children with Special Needs was a recipient of their Fall 2021 Grants Round for their Multi Use Field Project.

“Our committee is grateful for the foresight of the former Mead Corporation for their desire to have a partnership with their employees; sportsmen and sportswomen and the youth of the Upper Peninsula. We are proud to be a committee under the auspices of the Community Foundation of the Upper Peninsula,” commented Mr. Becker. He continued, “It is our mission to foster a better understanding of our forests and wildlife as well as assist U. P. residents, including our youth, to become more active and enjoy the outdoors as much as is possible. The Escanaba Rotary Trust Fund for Children with Special Needs is in collaboration with the Northern Lights YMCA who runs their Camp Harstad programs in Ford River. Camp Harstad offers children with both physical and mental challenges a place to go and enjoy a variety of outdoor activities. The new 8,000 square foot multi use field project will offer a variety of physical outdoor activities like, soccer, volleyball, kickball, just to name a few, ”commented Mr. Becker.

Community Foundation of the Upper Peninsula President, Mrs. Cheryl Andzejewski stated, “The foundation feels privileged to hold the Upper Peninsula Sustainable Forest and Wildlife Fund and are proud of all the good they do in the U. P.” She continued, “They truly care about the residents of the Upper Peninsula and in educating and offering healthy outdoor activities for individuals and families to enjoy.”