Did you know today is "The International Day of Charity"? The day was created to raise awareness all over the world that simple acts of charity can make a difference. It was chosen to be on September 5 in order to commemorate the anniversary of the...
A $1,000 grant from the Straits Area Community Foundation helped provide the Cheboygan County Habitat for Humanity with the critical tools necessary to build, rehab and repair homes in the Cheboygan County area. These tools will allow them to accommodate...
From all of us at CFNEM ~ Thank You for all your hard work! Have a safe and restful Labor Day!!
Please help us welcome our newest member of Team CFNEM, Rachel Elkie! Rachel is our new Program Officer and is in training to take over the management of our grant programs and as staff support to our three Affiliate Foundations. Rachel received her...
Posen Consolidated Schools received a $3,500 grant for a Marine Debris Prevention: Protecting Our Great Lakes and Oceans field trip. Students attended the Blue Paradox Plastic Pollution Exhibit at the Museum of Science & Industry, visited the Shedd...
It's National Dog Day today! While we don't have a dog at our office, we do have a Golden Goose! Giving Tuesday Northeast Michigan applications are now available! Nonprofits serving the CFNEM and affiliate service areas can get applications at https://www.cfnem.org/give/giving-tuesday/....
Another #ThrowbackThursday memory from our past 50 years! Pictured here is our 1980 Board of Trustees, back when we were the Alpena Area Community Foundation. Our name changed to Northeast Michigan Community Foundation under this board’s leadership...
Did you know the total number of lighthouses ever built in Michigan is about 154, of which 96 lighthouses are still active, and 7 of these are in Northeast Michigan! A $1,000 grant to the Alcona Historical Society supported the success of their Lighthouse...
The Alpena Street Performers received a grant from the Northeast Michigan Youth Advisory Council for their Downtown Street Performer Series. They were able to provide free entertainment to our community using this grant! Fun times, great music and...
Congratulations to the Alcona Historical Society on the completion of the Historic Harrisville Train Depot Fencing project! This project is part of a multi-phase restoration effort being completed by volunteers working with local vendors on the overall...
We have a new Women's Giving Circle sign! 💜💜This permanent display features all of our Founding members, and the digital display includes all Diamond and Platinum members, and Sterling members who have given in the past year. The sign is updated...
We love seeing projects like this come to fruition. Thank you to all involved!
#ThrowbackThursday ⭐ Our 2024 Women’s Giving Circle (WGC) committee met last week to make recommendations on over $44,000 in new grants (which will be officially announced next month). Back in 2007, members of the first WGC committee pictured here,...
With the help of an $800 grant from our Northeast Michigan Women’s Giving Circle (WGC), the Alpena Childcare and Development Center was able to purchase a couple of these cool strollers to get toddlers at the facility out and about for walks to enjoy...
Thank you for serving your community through the Iosco County Community Foundation Evan!
This sculpture is so beautiful, and we can’t wait to see it in its final location! How wonderful to have such a prominent piece of artwork that embodies the spirit of community service and giving?! The Community Foundation for Northeast Michigan...
This is a great project funded through our Iosco County Community Foundation affiliate! Oscoda Township Police Department is running a summer Junior Police Academy to provide educational and empowering experiences for local youth, fostering positive...
This generosity is inspiring! We are sharing with hope that community members will step up to help the Rogers City Area Senior and Community Center keep its doors open, continuing the many services provided to senior citizens. The Center is still...
Ogemaw Hills Free Clinic recently received a $60,000 grant from our North Central Michigan Community Foundation (NCMCF) Affiliate to support its health programming and services. The grant comes from the Jim and Loretta Howard Fund at NCMCF, which supports...