Mr. Charles Becker, Board Chair and Mr. Will Carne, Sr., Grants Committee Chair, of the Community Foundation for Delta County jointly announced the foundation’s April Grant round recipients. The following organizations receiving grants are:
Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Bay Area – YES Project
Camp New Day UP – Camp New Day Camperships
City of Escanaba- City of Escanaba Splash Center ADA Picnic Tables
City of Gladstone – Gladstone Sports Park Pickleball Courts Project
Delta County Regional Child Advocacy Center – center needs, emergency relief for families and education material
Escanaba Seventh Day Adventist Food Pantry – Food Pantry Needs
Gladstone Senior Citizens Center – Replace Furnace Air Exchange Unit On Roof
Immanuel Lutheran Church – Automated External Defibrillator
Mid Peninsula School – High School Student Lounge
Northern Lights YMCA - Strong Kids Campaign
Upper Peninsula State Fair Authority – Conference Room Upgrades
Welcome Newborns – Child Abuse Prevention and Safe Sleep Project
William Bonifas Fine Arts Center – Waterfront Art Festival – 50th Anniversary
Pro-active Grant:
Marine Corps League - 2022 State Convention
Community Foundation Board Chair Mr. Becker stated, “It is a privilege and honor to be part of an organization that is able to provide grants to a multitude of Delta County organizations that help make our area a better place for all. It is very rewarding to know what we do as a community foundation has such a positive impact for our residents.”
Grants Committee Chair, Mr. Carne, Sr. announced the Fall 2022 grant round will “open” on Monday, September 1, 2022 and all grant application requests and requirements must be received by 3:30 P.M. (EST) on Monday, October 3, 2022 in order to be considered.
Mrs. Cheryl Andzejewski, Executive Director of the Community Foundation for Delta County stated, “The community foundation is able to provide funds to these entities only through the wonderful generosity of our donors who care about their community.”
If you are interested in finding out how you can start a fund, or make a donation, and have a positive impact making our community making it a better place to learn, play and live, please contact the community foundation by calling 906-786-6654 or email at office@cfup.org