UPSF & Wildlife April 2022 Grant Round Winners

Mr. Charlie Becker, Board Member of the Upper Peninsula Sustainable Forest and Wildlife Fund (UPSF & W) Grants Committee, announced today the recipients of their April 2022 Grant Round.

Those receiving grants are:

· Alger Conservation District – Chatham Interpretive and Educational Property Project – develop a vacant lot into a community garden and recreational opportunity

· Ontonagon Soil Conservation District – Youth Natural Resources Education and Outreach Workshop

· Schoolcraft County Community Foundation – Boardwalk Repair Project

· Hessel School House, Corp. – Aldo Leopold Festival

· Keweenaw Land Trust – Establish New Boston Road Woodland Nature Area

· Maple Ridge Township, Delta County – Rock Lions Park Restoration Project

Committee Member Mr. Charlie Becker stated, “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.” 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.”

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.”

Community Foundation for Delta County Announces April Grant Round Winners

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

YAC Grants for April 2022 Announced!

The Community Foundation for Delta County Youth Advisory Committee (YAC) announces the recipients of their April 2022 grant round. The following organizations receiving grants are:

906 Adventure Team – Delta Adventure Team Youth Loaner Bike

Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Bay Area – YES Project

Camp Upeninsulin – Camp Upeninsulin 2022

City of Escanaba – City of Escanaba Splash Center ADA Picnic Tables

Delta Conservation District – 11th Annual Spooktacular

Delta Regional Child Advocacy Center – Delta Regional Child Advocacy Center Therapy Dog

Escanaba High School – Springfloor Project

Escanaba Library Lego Club - Education, Imagination, Sharing and Building

Gladstone Public Library – Portable Storytime

Northern Lights-YMCA - Strong Kids Campaign

Welcome Newborns Program - Child Abuse Prevention and Safe Sleep Project

Youth Advisory Committee – Christmas Shopping for needy Delta County Families

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-up of their time to make our community and its residents a better place to learn, play and live.” Youth Advisory Committee (YAC) Co-Chair

Mrs. Diana Clark 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.

If you are interested in finding out how you can help the Youth Advisory Committee (YAC) continue to have a positive impact making our community a better place to learn, play and live.

Please contact the community foundation by calling 906-786-6654 or email at office@cfup.org.

For good. For ever.

Easter Baskets Shared with Delta County Veterans

Thank you Delta County Veterans for your service

Potatoes make any dinner better!

Mr. Ken Milam, Veteran Outreach Program Specialist for the Escanaba Vet Center in Escanaba stated, “On behalf of our needy Delta County Veterans, Vet Center and myself, I cannot thank the Community Foundation for Delta County enough for all their hard work and generosity in providing much needed food baskets to our Delta County Veterans.” He continued, “We contact our Veteran Service Organizations and get a count of those who are in need of food for the upcoming holiday. I contact the Community Foundation for Delta County with a number of baskets needed and they take over from there. They organize everything from the food items needed for the baskets, arrange assembly and pick-up times, getting donations, paying for the food baskets and even help with the distribution”.

Mr. Charlie Becker, Board Chair of the Community Foundation for Delta County stated, “The Community Foundation Board of Trustees and Staff are more than happy to do the work it takes to provide our Delta County Veterans in need with food baskets for the Easter holiday. The Community Foundation’s Board of Trustees and Staff have the upmost respect for all Veterans and truly appreciate all they have done for us and our Nation”.

“It’s because of the Community Foundation for Delta County’s collaboration with the Escanaba Vet Center and the following organizations that we are able to give back to our Delta County Veterans in need this Easter holiday. A special thank you to Sayklly’s Confectionery & Gifts for the special pricing on the Sayklly’s Easter Eggs and Meijer for their special pricing on food basket items and VanDamme Potato Farms for donating the potatoes. Also, Thrivent for their Action Team gift cards and Choice Dollars directed by Thrivent Action Team Members” stated Mrs. Cheryl Andzejewski, Executive Director of the Community Foundation for Delta County.

Mr. Milam stated, “The Community Foundation for Delta County does an incredible job with the baskets ensuring that each basket has food items that you’d expect to see on your holiday table, such as ham, potatoes, fresh dinner rolls and all of the other fixings. They even made sure that each Veteran received an Easter Egg from Sayklly’s Confectionery & Gifts.” He continued, “All of the hard work that goes into each basket is evidence of the Community Foundation for Delta County and their collaborative organizations respect and gratitude to our Veterans. We are so thankful to you all”.

“On behalf of the Community Foundation for Delta County Board of Trustees and Staff, I’d like to wish all of our Veteran’s, and community, a happy, healthy, safe and enjoyable Easter Holiday”, stated Mrs. Andzejewski.

Community Foundation for Delta County

Just our way of saying thanks for our freedom to our veterans!

William Bonifas Fine Arts Center receives Dr. Mary Cretens Annual Funds

Mr. Charles Becker, Community Foundation for Delta County Board Chair along with Board Members Mr. Nick Chenier and Mr. Will Carne, Sr. present a check for $7,254.74 to Mrs. Irina Bruno, Executive Director of the William Bonifas Fine Arts Center in Escanaba, from the Dr. Mary L. Cretens Fund held in the community foundation.

 

            Mr. Becker stated, “The Community Foundation for Delta County Board of Trustees are pleased and excited to be able to provide the Dr. Mary L. Cretens annual funds to the William Bonifas Fine Arts Center which plays such an important role in the cultural affairs of the community.” 

 

“The William Bonifas Fine Arts Center brings many people from outside the community to view their art displays; take part in their workshops or attend a play,” commented Mr. Chenier

 

            Mr. Carne, Sr. stated, “Not only does the Williams Bonifas Fine Arts Center offer a wide variety of unique and specialty pieces of permeant art to view in their gallery, they also have many beautiful one of a kind items for sale.”

 

 “The annual gift we receive from Dr. Mary L. Cretens endowed fund, as well as support from the Community Foundation for Delta County and other donors, is critical to the success of the William Bonifas Fine Arts Center,”  commented Mrs. Bruno.  She continued, “Delta County is fortunate to have the Community Foundation for Delta County and the hundreds of thousands of dollars they grant to this community each year.”

 

If you’re interested in finding out how you can start a fund and give to place 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.   

 

We are a 501 (c)(3) organization and proud to be certified by National Standards. 

 

For good. For ever. 

           

Holy Name Scholarship Fund Receives Generous Donation

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.   

 We are a 501 (c)(3) organization and proud to be certified by National Standards. 

 

For good. For ever. 

Community Foundation for Delta County distributes Schmit Annual Gifts to the Community

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. 

Dr. Mary Cretens Annual Gift to the City of Gladstone

            Mr. Charles Becker, Board Chair, Mr. Will Carne, Board Member and Mrs. Cheryl Andzejewski, Executive Director of the Community Foundation presents the Dr. Mary L. Cretens annual distribution check in the amount of $159,776.15 to the Gladstone City Clerk Kim Berry. 

 

Mr. Becker stated, “Dr. Mary Cretens was a lifelong resident of the City of Gladstone and she loved her community. She exemplified the Community Foundation’s motto “For good. For ever.” such that, upon her passing she had her trust and philanthropic giving turned over to the Community Foundation for Delta County to make her gifts to a number of organizations that she cared deeply about.

 

“Dr. Cretens was a longtime member of our foundation board and served on our executive committee.  She cared a great deal about people and she knew the Community Foundation would be in existence well into the future and therefore the perfect vehicle to undertake her gifting after her passing,” stated Mr. Carne.

             Ms. Berry expressed her sincere thanks to Dr. Cretens and the Community Foundation on behalf of the citizens of the community.  “We are well aware of the tremendous amount of money we have received from Dr. Mary Cretens fund held in the Community Foundation for Delta County and the funds we will continue to receive in the future”.  She continued, “The impact Dr. Cretens generosity has made throughout the years, and will continue to make well into the future, to the City of Gladstone and its citizens is astronomical.  Our gratitude to her thoughtful philanthropy and the foundations commit and respect for Dr. Cretens is astounding.”

 

Dr. Cretens insight for the future of community, people and animals is amazing, stated Mrs. Andzejewski.  “This year the community foundation will be distributing annual gifts totaling just over $365,000.00 from the Dr. Mary L. Cretens Endowed Fund.  Her fund has had and will continue to have an enormous impact on so many,” stated Ms. Andzejewski.

For good. For ever. 

Delta-Menominee County Public Health Dept. receives grant from Dr. Mary Cretens Fund

Community Foundation for Delta County Board of Trustees Chair

Mr. Charles Becker presents a check for $9,784.41 to Mr. Mike Snyder, Health Officer/Administrator of the Delta-Menominee Health Department from the

Dr. Mary L. Cretens fund held by the foundation.

Mr. Becker stated, “Dr. Mary L. Cretens was a longtime Director of the Delta-Menominee Health Department and felt strongly about the high quality

of service they have provided to our community. I am very proud to present

our foundation check to the Delta-Menominee Health Department so they

can continue to provide service to our citizens.”

Mr. Mike Snyder, Health Officer/Administrator of the Delta-Menominee Health Department said, “Dr. Cretens was an exceptional Director of our department and we are grateful for the annual support she provides our organization thru her philanthropy via the Community Foundation for Delta County.”

If you are interested in making a difference in our community, please contact the Community Foundation for Delta County at 906-786-6654 or

visit us at 2420 1st Avenue South Escanaba, Michigan 49829.

The smallest of giving can have a huge impact on our community.

Big Brothers, Big Sisters Non-Profit of the Month of March!

The Community Foundation for Delta County is excited to announce that Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Bay Area is the highlighted non-profit organization of the month of March.

“We are so happy to be able to help Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Bay Area promote community awareness in their programs that help so many of our youth,” said Cheryl Andzejewski, Executive Director for the Community Foundation for Delta County.

Big Brothers Big Sisters Positive Impact on children

The community and school-based programs matches volunteers from all walks of life with children ages 6 – college age.  BBBS staff are looking for dedicated volunteers who will complement the needs of the child.  Every ‘Big’ must go through a screening process.  ‘Bigs’ and ‘Littles’ spend 2-4 hours a month in our community program and/or once a week in our school programs spending time in positive ways. It is the power of that friendship that becomes a vehicle for change.  Help be a defender of potential.

“We are so excited to have Tiffany Hewitt on board as our Executive Director.  She brings a revitalized atmosphere to the program.  Our vision going forward is to impact as many youth as possible in the communities we serve.” stated Patrick Bradway, Program Director of Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Bay Area.  He also said, “We are excited to announce our YES program, Youth Empowerment Services, in addition to our school and community programs.  This program will meet the social, emotional, physical and educational needs of our youth.  We hope you will consider being a partner in our vision.” 

Partnership Opportunities

Local businesses, organizations and individuals can ensure mentoring programs will be available in the communities they live, work and play by becoming a Big Brothers Big Sisters Partner.  If you are interested in donating or partnering with BBBS, go to GiveDeltaCounty.Org and click on the Big Brothers Big Sisters button to give.

If you have any questions, please contact:

Tiffany Hewitt

Executive Director of Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Bay Area

(906) 241-2396.

TiffHewitt.BBBS@gmail.com

About Community Foundation for Delta County

The Community Foundation for Delta is able to help the community in so many ways, including partnering with non-profits.  There is strength in numbers and one of the Community Foundation for Delta County’s goals is to help non-profits in Delta County.   We are able to adapt and meet the ever-changing needs of the community and we are doing just that by partnering with Big Brothers Big Sisters to help them have successful youth programs.  If you’re a non-profit and want to also partner with us or want to learn more about what the community foundation offers, please give us a call at (906) 786-6654 or stop in our office at 2420 1st Avenue South, Escanaba.

 

GiveDeltaCounty.Org

For good.  For ever.

 

 

YAC April Grant Round is Open!

The Youth Advisory Committee (YAC) announced today they are now accepting grant applications for its April 2022, 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 in various ways:

 Pick up :2420 1st Avenue South Escanaba, Michigan 49829,

Call: 1-906-786-6654,

E-mail: office@cfup.org

Website at www.cffdc.org.

 

            Those interested in obtaining a grant must have the original and eight (8) copies of the application turned in to the community foundation office by 3:30 p. m. (EST) on Friday, April 1, 2022 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 at the end of April 2022, for their approval.

For good. For ever 

It's Grant Time Again!

Mr. Charlie Becker, Board Chair and Mr. Will Carne, Sr., Grants Committee Member of the Community Foundation for Delta County announced today the foundation is now accepting grant applications for its April 2022, 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 in various ways :

Visit: 2420 1st Avenue South Escanaba, Michigan,

Call: 1-906-786-6654

E-mail : office@cfup.org

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, April 1, 2022 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 at the end of April 2022, for their approval.

For good. For ever.

 

Upper Peninsula Sustainable Forest and Wildlife Fund April Grant Round is Open

Mr. Greg Sudderth, 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, announced today that it will be accepting grant applications for the April 2022 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 of the Upper Peninsula located at 2420 1st Avenue South Escanaba, Michigan; the foundations website www.cfup.org; 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 into the community foundation office prior to 3:30 P.M. (EST) on Friday, April 1st, 2022, 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 UPSF & W Committee will make their grant recommendations to the full board of trustees of the foundation at their regularly scheduled board meeting at the end of April 2022, for their approval.

2021 Pro-Active Grants Announcement

Community Foundation for Delta County Executive Director, Mrs. Cheryl Andzejewski announced today that the Board of Trustees awarded pro-active grants to the following organizations:

 

Bay College -  Food Pantry

MDS Community Action Agency – Senior Home Heating Program

The Salvation Army – Food Pantry

St. Vincent de Paul in Escanaba – Food Pantry

St. Vincent de Paul in Gladstone – Food Pantry

New Harvest – Soup Kitchen

New Harvest – Food Pantry

 

            Mrs. Andzejewski stated, “The board felt it was important to provide financial support to local food pantries, soup kitchen as well as the MDS Community Action Agency Senior Home Heating Program.  We are very fortunate to have the economic resources that our donors provided to the foundation so we can help the less fortunate in our community.  Mrs. Andzejewski thanked the recipients and their organizations for all their hard work and dedication in the community”.  

 

            The recipients “thanked” the community foundation and stated, “We are so grateful to the community foundation for these pro-active grants and the positive impact the community foundation makes in our community.”

 

           

 

For good. For ever.

 

 

2021 UPPER PENINSULA SUSTAINABLE FOREST & WILDLIFE FUND GRANT AWARDEE

            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.”