Rev. Rick L. Courier is pictured showing acknowledgement of a $50,000.00 gift from Mr. Gartland into Kenneth and Patricia Gartland Holy Name Scholarship Fund held by the Community Foundation for Delta County, for the Holy Name High School.

“The additional $50,000.00 funds that Mr. & Mrs. Gartland have added into their Kenneth and Patricia Gartland Holy Name Scholarship Fund for the Holy Name High School - A Chesterton Academy in Escanaba will have a huge impact on the ability to help students that are in financial need at Holy Name now and in the future,” stated Rev. Courier. He continued, “Over the past eight years the Gartland Scholarship Fund has awarded thirty-two scholarships”.

“Since graduating from Holy Name High School in 1958, we have continued to enrich our lives with the faith, values and education we have taken with us,” commented Mr. Gartland. He continued, “Pat and I couldn’t think of a better way to pay it forward but to help create opportunities enabling future generations of students with the same professionalism and high quality education that we received. We know the Community Foundation for Delta County has a fantastic reputation and all the good they do in the community, we knew they were the place to go to start an endowment fund and insure our philanthropic wishes would be followed year after year.”

“Holy Name is privilege to have such wonderful supporters as Mr. & Mrs. Ken Gartland. Their generosity over the years has made such a difference in the ability of the school to run so efficiently. Whether it be from their Kenneth and Patricia Gartland Holy Name Scholarship Fund, the Holy Name Staff Support Alumni and Friends or the additional funds they so willingly give. We truly are blessed”, stated Principal Mr. Joe Carlson (pictured left back corner).

“It’s a testament on how highly Mr. & Mrs. Gartland believe in their faith, values, high quality education and giving back to community. They are exceptional people and really care passionately about Holy Name and community,” stated Holy Name High School - A Chesterton Academy Head Master, Mr. Mark Surrell (pictured right back corner).

If you’re interested in finding out how you can start a fund and give to places dear to your heart, 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.

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For good. For ever.