Fall 2021 Grant Recipients

Mr. Robert Van Damme, Board Chair and Mr. Will Carne, Sr., Grants Committee Chair, of the Community Foundation for Delta County jointly announced the community foundation’s Fall of 2021 Grants round recipients. 

The following organizations receiving grants are:

• Delta County Rescue Task Force – Protective equipment and medical equipment needed for use by every EMS Agency in Delta County

• City of Escanaba – Brush hog for West Side Recreation Area

• Escanaba Seventh Day Adventist Community and Food Community – Food Pantry

• New Life Assembly of God – Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) for the Community Center and Church

• Big brothers Big Sisters of the Bay Area – COVID Relief for BBBS of the Bay Area

Pro-Active Grant recipients are:

• Community Action Agency – Community Action Senior Heating Program

• Salvation Army – Food Pantry

• St. Vincent de Paul in Escanaba – Food Pantry

• St. Vincent de Paul in Gladstone – Food Pantry

• Bay de Noc Community College – Food Pantry

• New Harvest Church – Soup Kitchen

• New Harvest Church – Food Pantry

            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.”

           Community Foundation Board Chair Mr. Robert Van Damme 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.”

Grant Committee Chair Mr. Will Carne, Sr. announced, “The Spring 2022 grant round will “open” on Tuesday, March 1, 2022 and all completed applications and requirements must be received by the community foundation no later than 3:30 P.M. (EST) on Friday, April 1, 2022 in order to be considered.  Watch for a news release toward the end of February, in the Escanaba Daily Press, or check out the community foundations website at cfup.org, for an announcement of the Spring 2022 grant round.” 

             “It is very rewarding to know what we do as a community foundation, and committee, has such a positive impact for our residents of Delta County,” stated Mr. Carne, Sr.

            If you are interested in learning more about the community foundation and how you can help give back to our community,

Please contact us

Email at office@cfup.org

or y calling 906-786-6654.

For good. For ever.

2021 YAC Grants Awarded

The Youth Advisory Committee (YAC) of the Community Foundation for Delta County, an affiliate of the Community Foundation of the Upper Peninsula, announces the recipients of their Fall 2021 grants round.

The following organizations awarded grants are:

· Big Bay de Noc School District – Student Lounge

· Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Bay Area – Program Support of BBBS of the Bay Area

· City of Escanaba, Catherine Bonifas Civic Center – After School Program

· Girl Scouts of the Northwestern Great Lakes, Inc. – Girl Scout Support and Leadership Experience in Delta County

Community Foundation for Delta County Executive Director, Mrs. Cheryl Andzejewski stated, “The foundation’s Youth Advisory Committee is made up of a bunch of very impressive young adults that want to help make a difference. They give of their time to make our community a better place to learn, play and live for its residents and visitors.”

Youth Advisory Committee Advisor, Mr. David Radloff announced, “Our next open grants round will be in the spring of 2022. The grant round will “open” on Tuesday, March 1, 2022, all completed applications, and its requirements must be received by the community foundation no later than 3:30 P.M. (EST) on Friday, April 1, 2022 in order to be considered. He commented, “Watch for a news release toward the end of February, in the Escanaba Daily Press, or check out the community foundations website, for an announcement of the Spring 2022 grant round.”

Youth Advisory Committee Co-Chair, Mrs. Diana Clark commented, “If you are a non-profit organization seeking a Youth Advisory Committee (YAC) grant application, you can obtain one by visiting the Community Foundation of the Upper Peninsula website at cfup.org, click on Donations & Granting then Delta YAC Grant Application; request one via email at office@cfup.org or by calling 906-786-6654.” She continued, “If you’re interested in finding out how you can help the Youth Advisory Committee (YAC) continue to have a positive impact our community, please contact the community foundation.

Mrs. Andzejewski commented, “If you are interested in becoming a Youth Advisory Committee (YAC) Member you can obtain an application by visiting the Community Foundation of the Upper Peninsula website cfup.org, click on Delta County then YAC Membership Application; request one via email at dclark@cfup.org or by calling Mrs. Clark at 906-786-6654.

Friday Finale of Legacy 2021

Thirsty Thursday Legacy 2021

Wishful Wednesday Legacy 2021

Memorial Monday Legacy 2021

Togetherness Tuesday Legacy 2021

The Legacy Fundraiser Pregame has started!

Our Community Foundation for Delta County’s Legacy Fundraiser Pregame has started!

Your support ensures the Community Foundation can help your community by supporting our:

· Save a Heart Program

· Children’s Feed The Kids Backpack Program

· Veteran Programs

· Human Needs Programs

This year, you can participate in the Legacy Fundraiser in the comfort of your own home by visiting givedeltacounty.org.

We also have online silent auctions consisting of:

A Petoskey Log Cabin Getaway

YMCA Annual Membership

Couples & Family Packages

Wine Baskets

Beer Baskets

Coffee Baskets

Not the techie type?

You can also call our office at

(906) 786-6654

Mail a donation to:

The Community Foundation for Delta County

2420 1st Avenue South, Escanaba, MI 49829.

For good. For ever.

A special thank you to our

Platinum Sponsors

Bay Area Pool

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

CapTrust

EMP

Enbridge

First Bank

Gartland Family Fund

Northgate Equipment & Sales

The Carpet & Drapery Shoppe

The John & Melissa Besse Foundation

Legacacy 2021 Kick Off

The Community Foundation for Delta County is kicking off their week-long Legacy Fundraiser (formerly known as MASH)! The Community Foundation for Delta County provides financial support for programs aimed at solving community problems and enhancing life in Delta County. Your support ensures the Community Foundation can keep their programs running in Delta County such as our Veteran Programs, Save a Heart Program, Children’s Feed The Kids Backpack Program as well as other Human Needs Programs. This year, you can participate in the Legacy Fundraiser in the comfort of your own home by visiting our Facebook or givedeltacounty.org. We also have online silent auctions consisting of a Petoskey Log Cabin Getaway; YMCA Annual Membership; Couples & Family Packages; and Wine, Beer & Coffee Baskets. If you prefer, you can also call our offices at (906) 786-6654 or mail a donation to The Community Foundation for Delta County, 2420 1st Avenue South, Escanaba, MI 49829. For good. For ever.

A special thank you to our Platinum Sponsors:

Bay Area Pool

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan,

CapTrust

EMP

Enbridge

First Bank

Gartland Family Fund

Northgate Equipment & Sales

The Carpet & Drapery Shoppe

The John & Melissa Besse Foundation

906 YOOPER DAY SHOOTOUT

Mrs. Cheryl Andzejewski, President of the Community Foundation of the Upper Peninsula and Mr. Bill Leisenring, Founder and CEO U. P. Authentic puts a shootout to all Yooper’s, and non-Yooper’s, reminding them that Monday, September 6 is 906 “Yooper” Day.  

 Mrs. Andzejewski commented, “Anytime is a great time to celebrate Yooper’s!” 

 “In celebration of 906 “Yooper” Day, U. P. Authentic will be giving a 9.06% discount site wide all week,” stated Mr. Bill Leisenring. He also stated, “All purchases will help support U. P. charities.”

 Mrs. Andzejewski commented, “U. P. Authentic is true to its name and in-tune with cool handcrafted products made by original Yooper artists.  Anytime is a great time to shop on upauthentic.com, especially the week kicking off 906 “Yooper” Day.”

 If you are interested in finding out more about U. P. Authentic, please contact info@upauthentic.com or the Community Foundation of the Upper Peninsula at office@cfup.org

Youth Advisory Committee (YAC) of Delta County Now Accepting Grant Requests

The Youth Advisory Committee (YAC) announced today they are now accepting grant applications for its October 2021, grants round.  Eligible non-profit organizations and sub-divisions of government are eligible to submit applications to the YAC for grants”.

             Grant applications can be obtained at the community foundation office at

 2420 1st Avenue South Escanaba, Michigan 49829, by calling the foundation’s office at 1-906-786-6654, e-mailing a request for a YAC grant application to office@cfup.org or from the foundation’s website at www.cffdc.org.

             Those interested in obtaining a grant must have an original and eight (8) copies of the application turned in to the community foundation office by 3:30 p. m. (EST) on Friday, October 1st, 2021 otherwise your request may not be considered.

             All those requesting grants from the foundation will be notified in writing, as to whether or not they have been successful in receiving their grant request.  Members of the foundation’s YAC grants committee will make their grant recommendations to the full board of trustees of the Community Foundation for Delta County at their regularly scheduled board meeting the end of October 2021, for their approval.

Community Foundation for Delta County is Now Accepting Grant Requests

Mr. Robert VanDamme, Board Chair and Mr. Will Carne, Sr., Grants Committee Chair of the Community Foundation for Delta County announced today the foundation is now accepting grant applications for its October 2021 grants round.  They stated, “Eligible non-profit organizations and sub-divisions of government are eligible to submit applications to the community foundation for grants”.

             Grant applications can be obtained at :

Community Foundation for Delta County Office

2420 1st Avenue South, Escanaba, Michigan,

by calling the foundation’s office at 1-906-786-6654,

e-mailing a request for a CFFDC grant application to office@cfup.org

or from the foundation’s website at

www.cffdc.org.

             Those interested in obtaining a grant must have an original and thirteen (13) copies of the application turned in to the community foundation office by 3:30 p. m. (EST) on Friday, October 1st, 2021 otherwise your request may not be considered.

             All those requesting grants from the foundation will be notified in writing, as to whether or not they have been successful in receiving their grant request.  Members of the foundation’s grants committee will make their grant recommendations to the full board of trustees of the foundation at their regularly scheduled board meeting the end of October 2021, for their approval.

Delta Animal Shelter receives grant from The Community Foundation for DeltaCounty

Ms. Piper, Shelter Guest, Tonya Gartland, Event Coordinator and Sue Gartland, Executive Director of the Delta Animal Shelter are presented a check for $1,000 from Will Carne, Sr, Community Foundation for Delta County Board Member, from their April Grant round for improvements needed in the shelter’s Grooming Room.

Tonya commented, “We are so grateful to the Community Foundation for Delta County Grants Committee and Board for approving our grant request for our much needed Grooming Room improvements.”

Ms. Piper didn’t have anything to say but Sue mentioned that this adorable 5 year old basset hound is looking for a loving family and a new couch to rest and cuddle up with her new family on.

 Will stated, “On behalf of myself and the other community foundation board members, we are happy to help the Delta Animal Shelter with their grooming room improvements.”   He continued, “They service many animals in need and good grooming is important in the care of them.” 

 If you’d like to learn more about how you can help make a difference in your community, please contact the community foundation by calling 906-786-6654 or emailing office@cfup.org

  The Community Foundation for Delta County is a 501 (c) (3) and proud to be certified with National Standards.  

Upper Peninsula Sustainable Forest and Wildlife Fund Grant Applications Available For October 2021 Grant Rounds

          Mr. Charles Becker, Chair of the Grants Committee of the Upper Peninsula Sustainable Forest and Wildlife Fund (UPSF & W), a fund of the Community Foundation of the Upper Peninsula (CFUP), announced today that grant applications are being accepted for the October 2021 grants round.  He stated, “Eligible non-profit organizations and sub-divisions of government are eligible to submit applications to the community foundation for grants that meet the guidelines of the UPSF & W Fund.”

           Grant applications can be obtained at the community foundation office at 2420 1st Avenue South, Escanaba, Michigan; by calling the foundation’s office at 1-906-789-5972 or e-mailing office@cfup.org.

           Those interested in obtaining a grant must have an original and three (3) copies turned in to the community foundation office prior to 3:30 P.M. (EST) on Friday, October 1st, 2021, otherwise your request may not be considered.

           All those requesting grants from the foundation will be notified in writing, as to whether or not they have been successful in receiving their grant application request.  Members of the UPSF & W Committee will make their grant recommendations to the full CFUP board of trustees at their regularly scheduled board meeting at the end of October 2021, for their approval.

Community Foundation of the Upper Peninsula

For good. For ever.

Delta Regional Child Advocacy Center Receives a Grant from the Community Foundation for Delta County

Community Foundation for Delta County Executive Director, Mrs. Cheryl Andzejewski, presents a check from the Community Foundation for Delta County and its Youth Advisory Committee (YAC) from their April Grants round for $1,500.00 to the Delta Regional Child Advocacy Center Forensic Interviewer, Ms. Melissa Middaugh and Miss Kelly Chandler, Program Director to help with the center’s needs.

 Ms. Middaugh stated, “We are very grateful to the Community Foundation for Delta County and their Youth Advisory Committee for their generosity in awarding the grants we submitted to help aid in our center needs.”

 “The Delta Regional Child Advocacy Center serves many people and we find ourselves needing assistance with center needs including providing emergency relief for families as well as educational materials.  The community foundation and its Youth Advisory Committee grants will help us with the services we provide,” commented Miss Chandler.  She continued, “We are holding our Amazing Race for the Child Advocacy on August 3 thru August 6 this year.  Visit our website for more information on how to register or donate.”

 If you’re interested in finding out more about the Amazing Race for Child Advocacy or how you can donate to the Delta Regional Child Advocacy Center, visit their website : www.deltaregionalcac.org or call the community foundation at 906-786-6654 or email office@cfup.org , the community foundation will be happy to assist you. 

Together we can make a difference.

The Community Foundation for Delta County is a 501 (c) (3) and proud to be certified with National Standards. 

Camp Harstad-Receives a Grant from the Community Foundation for Delta County

Community Foundation for Delta County Board Members, Mr. Todd Maki and Mr. Will Carne, Sr, as well as, Board Chair, Mr. Bob Van Damme presents a check from the Community Foundation for Delta County April Grants round for $2,000.00 to the Escanaba Rotary Trust Fund for Children with Special Needs – Camp Harstad Counselors and Campers for their Summer Camp Program needs.

 “The Camp Harstad Counselors commented, “We are so grateful to the Community Foundation for Delta County Grant Committee and Board for approving our grant request for our Camp Harstad Summer Camp Program.” They continued, “We are still feeling the effects of COVID-19 issues and this grant will truly make a difference in helping us meet our campers needs.  The community foundation fits in perfectly with our Rotary motto, “service above self”.

 Mr. Van Damme stated, “On behalf of myself and the other community foundation board members, we are happy to help such a great program that offers children with special needs and disabilities a learning and fun filled summer program.”  He continued, “The Escanaba Rotary Trust Fund for Children with Special Needs Board oversees Camp Harstad and everyone involved does a fantastic job.  We are proud of their work and success in helping children.” 

 If you’d like to learn more about how you can help make a difference in your community, please contact the community foundation by calling 906-786-6654 or emailing office@cfup.org

 For good. For ever.

 The Community Foundation for Delta County is a 501 (c) (3) and proud to be certified with National Standards.  

Community Foundation for Delta County Helps Delta County Veterans

The Community Foundation for Delta County extends our sincere gratitude to all Veterans for your service.

Mrs. Cheryl Andzejewski, Executive Director, Mr. Charlie Becker and Mr. Will Carnes, Sr., Board Members of the Community Foundation for Delta County announced the community foundation’s collaboration with local organizations to help supply Delta County Veterans with Fourth of July Food Baskets.

 Mrs. Andzejewski stated, “The Community Foundation for Delta County feels strongly about helping our veterans who have given so much for the freedom we all enjoy and take for granted. We have worked with the Veterans Affair Office in Escanaba for several years to help ease the stress of Delta County Veterans during the Easter and Thanksgiving/Christmas holidays by providing food baskets”.

 “As we continued to talk with the Delta County Veterans Affair Office we found out that many Delta County Veterans struggle throughout the year to provide food for themselves and their families”, stated Mr. Becker.

 “The Community Foundation and its Board of Trustees have started a Delta County Veterans Fund, held at the community foundation”, stated Mr. Carne, Sr. He continued, “We are asking people and organizations for a monetary donation to help in our efforts to ease the stress of needy Delta County Veterans and their families. The community foundation would like to continue to offer needy Veterans Food Baskets during Easter, Fourth of July and Thanksgiving/Christmas holidays.”

“Our collaboration with the Delta County Veterans Affair Office and local organizations in Escanaba works beautifully”, stated Mrs. Andzejewski. She continued, “The Veterans Affair Office provides us with the number of needy Veterans, we then work with Feeding America and local organizations. Our local organizations assemble the food baskets we order and we pick them up and distribute them to the veterans.”

 “We would like to thank Meijer for donating boxes of hamburger patties; Bink’s Coca Cola for donating all of the 2 liter bottles of each Coke and Lemonade; Walmart for donating all of the cookies; Thrivent - Action Team Members; Maureen Nelson and Connie Mayville for donating Thrivent Action Team cards that went toward the expense of the Veterans Fourth of July Food Baskets; our anonymous donor and North Woods Place Senior Living for sponsoring three (3) food baskets each,” stated Mr. Carne, Sr. He continued, “We’d also like to thank the Seventh Day Adventist Food Pantry for storing the items we received from Feeding America, Elmer’s County Market for donating boxes and First Bank for donating thermal cooler bags.”

 Mr. Ken Milam, Veteran Outreach Program Specialist, expressed his gratitude, on behalf of Delta County Veterans, to the Community Foundation for Delta County purchasing the items and the organizations for helping our Veterans.

 Mr. Becker states,

“If you are interested in making a donation

or learning more

about

The Delta County Veterans Fund Program

Call 906-786-6654, to make a donation

Mail Checks to:

CFFDC- Veterans Fund

2420 1st Avenue South

Escanaba, Michigan 49829

or donate on our web site

www.cfup.org .”

Dr. John & Val Hickner Making a Difference in Escanaba

Dr. Hickner states, "After speaking with the Community Foundation for Delta County regarding the City of Escanaba Tennis Court Renovation Project, both my wife, Val, and I have donated $5,000 to the project in honor of our five children, Michael, Laura, Zach, Anna and Olivia, and our tennis-playing grandson Nathaniel Hickner." 

  He continued, "Being an avid tennis player myself, both Val and I encourage others to donate".  

The Community Foundation for Delta County

For good. For ever.

City of Gladstone Receives a Grant from The Community Foundation for Delta County

Community Foundation for Delta County Board Member, Mr. Will Carne, Sr., presents a check from the Community Foundation for Delta County April Grants round for $1,400.00 to the City of Gladstone Parks Department Director, Mr. Jason Davis for their Kayak & Paddle Board Project.

Mr. Davis stated, “We are very grateful to the Community Foundation for Delta County, and their Grants Committee, for their generosity in awarding the grant application we submitted for our Kayak & Paddle Board Project”.  He continued, “We are going to use the funds we received from the community foundation to build a multi-unit rack for storing kayaks and paddle boards near the Van Cleve Park & Gladstone Beach lagoon.  We’ll also be purchasing both kayaks and paddle boards and offering rental usage to the public”.            

“The Community Foundation for Delta County and its Grants Committee was happy to approve the grant application received by the City of Gladstone.  We like to see projects that offer opportunities to the public to try new things and enjoy the great outdoors,” stated Mr. Carne, Sr.

If you’re interested in finding out more about how you can donate to this project, or other projects in your community, contact the community foundation at 906-786-6654 or email office@cfup.org  

Alumni of Holy Name Provide Support

Holy Name Catholic School Principal, Mr. Joe Carlson, accepts a check for $14,000 from a fund held by the Community Foundation for Delta County, which was started by several alumni of the school. Presenting the check is Mr. Ken Gartland.

Mr. Gartland, one of the individuals who started the fund which is designed to provide additional financial support to the Administrators, Teachers and Staff at Holy Name Catholic School said, “For many of us who have graduated from Holy Name High School and have had financial success, it seemed logical that the funds we’ve donated over the years to our beloved school now be placed into an endowment to assist the wonderful staff to be competitive with their public school peers”. “Our intention is to contact as many graduates of Holy Name High School as we possibly can to request their economic support for the educational entity that gave them a terrific education that provided the foundation for their success in life”, he continued.

Another Holy Name High School graduate involved with this fund is Mr. Dale Richer (not pictured) stated, “We absolutely love the education we received at Holy Name High School and many of us want to insure those who follow us receives the same excellent education that we received”. “For many years we’ve provided economic assistance to the school but decided it was time to take action to insure that the administrators, teachers and staff at Holy Name Catholic School receive salary increases or stipends, enabling them to provide future generations of students with the same professionalism and high quality education that we received.” He continued, “Knowing the Community Foundation for Delta County is a 501 (c)(3), along with their 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.

“Since our 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 and Mr. Richer.

Mr. Carlson “thanked” the alumni for their generosity and said, “On behalf of Holy Name Catholic School I want you to know how truly grateful and appreciative I am for the economic support of our school”. He continued, “All of the funds just received will be utilized to provide a more competitive salary in our high school staff who will work hard to insure our students get the best possible education. The high school, which will be located at 2203 7th Avenue South in Escanaba, will be opening its doors in phases; first to 9th and 10th graders in 2022, then 11th graders in 2023 and finally to 12th graders in 2024.”

Mr. Gartland, Mr. Richer and other alumni involved are hopeful that the fund will reach $1 million. “The fund currently has $330,000 in it and we are asking all Holy Name Alumni to please consider giving a donation to the Community Foundation for Delta County for our Holy Name Alumni Staff Support Endowment Fund so we can continue our good work. No donation is too small. We appreciate anything you can give to this wonderful project,” stated Mr. Richer.

All donations can be mailed to the Community Foundation for Delta County, Holy Name Supporter, 2420 1st Avenue South Escanaba, MI 49829, or by credit card please call the community foundation office at 906-786-6654 or go to our website at: www.cfup.org and click on the DONATE NOW button.