Community Foundation for Delta County Board Chair Mr. Charlie Becker and Executive Director Mrs. Cheryl Andzejewski jointly announced today the distribution of funds the foundation holds from the Robert F. & Anne M. Schmit Endowment Fund.
Mr. Becker said, “Mr. & Mrs. Schmit were very supportive of the community foundations efforts to improve the lives of Delta County residents. They wanted to have their gifts to the community continue well into the future and were well aware that our foundation is For good. For ever.”
The community foundation’s Executive Director, Mrs. Andzejewski. said, “Mr. & Mrs. Schmit’s generosity and love of community is very evident in the number of local charities they gift support to”. She continued, “Those who knew the Schmit’s knew they were truly wonderful and caring people.”
Local entities receiving Robert F. & Anne M. Schmit funds from the community foundation are:
Holy Name Catholic School Scholarship Foundation Fund
St. Joseph/St. Patrick Church
Knights of Columbus #640
The Society of the Propagation of the Faith
Feed-The-Kids Backpack Program
Bay de Noc Community College, Escanaba
William Bonifas Fine Arts Center
Legacy Supporter
Delta County Cancer Alliance, Inc.
Society of St. Vincent De Paul, Escanaba
Delta County Historical Society
Friends of the Escanaba Public Library
Mrs. Andzejewski continued, “The foundation feels privileged to hold the Robert F. & Anne M. Schmit Endowment Fund and their entrusting us to follow their philanthropic wishes”.
If you’re interested in finding out how you can start a fund and give to places dear to your heart, now and into the future, please contact the community foundation by calling 906-786-6654, we would love to talk with you or set up an appointment to see you at 2420 1st Avenue South Escanaba, Michigan.
We are a 501 (c)(3) organization and proud to be certified by National Standards.
For good. For ever.