Philanthropy / Social Innovation

Feature Story Grants are available to help U.P. farmers build hoop houses to extend the growing season.

Helping U.P. farmers extend the growing season


Partner Content Mari Romero

Community foundations, nonprofit lenders blending strengths


Feature Story With events like the Gaylord tornado in mind, the Community Foundation of St. Clair County is preparing for unexpected disasters.

Building a lasting foundation in Otsego County


Feature Story The site of the future home of the Huron County Community Foundation.

The Community Hub in Bad Axe is moving forward


Feature Story Creating the relief fund. Joan Gustafson, external relations officer, MNA; Kelley Kuhn, president & CEO, MNA; Gov. Gretchen Whitmer; Tammy Pitts, chief communications officer, MNA; Terri Legg, president & CEO, United Way Montcalm & Ionia counties.

Grants to help small nonprofits across Michigan


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East Adrian project aims to bolster neighborhood


Feature Story Main Street in downtown Greenville, where The Gathering Place has found space to pursue its goals.

A place to gather in Greenville


Feature Story The Gentex Foundation will provide grants to organizations in the United States to support charitable causes in a wide variety of areas.

Gentex launches charitable foundation


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In Ludington: Make your mark at this bed and breakfast


Longform Meyer Ace Hardware presents check to the Tornado Response Fund.

Gaylord: A community comes together


Feature Story The antique tractor pavilion at the West Michigan Research Station.

Community foundations partner on small-town development


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Alpena hospital receives $500,000 grant for new tower project


Feature Story A Creative Dining Services employee in a community garden.
Feature Story Grand Haven author Melanie Hooyenga
Development News Construction of the EDA Business Center is set to begin on Port Huron’s waterfront later this year.
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