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Natacha Hayden
Natacha Hayden to join the Community Foundation

The Community Foundation announced that Natacha Hayden, currently the Port Huron DDA Director, will join their team in January 2025 to take a high-profile position within the Foundation.

Kevin Totty.
In loving memory of Kevin Totty: A beloved community leader, mentor, and friend

Beloved community member, Kevin Totty passed away this month. The Community Foundation highlights his life and work within the Blue Water Area to honor his legacy. 

Gipson Family.
Kind Human 4 Human Kind awarded $18,500 grant

Giving back is nothing new to the Gipson family, but last fall they turned their passion for helping others into the nonprofit Kind Human 4 Human Kind and recently received a $18,500 grant from the Community Foundation to help with their mission.

Chuck Kelly and Donna Niester.
Community Foundation selects Donna Niester & Chuck Kelly for Lifetime Achievement Awards

This upcoming May, The Community Foundation of St. Clair County is honoring Donna Niester and Chuck Kelly with Lifetime Achievement Awards. 

Community Foundation launches Disaster Response Fund

The Community Foundation of St. Clair County recently introduced the Disaster Response Fund, a new fund designed to provide assistance to communities within St. Clair County that may face the impact of future disasters.

$250,000 gift to benefit SC4 students

Made possible with a gift of $250,000, the creation of the Thomas K. Andison Endowed Scholarship Fund with the Community Foundation of St. Clair County will provide support for students attending St. Clair County Community College.

Community Foundation grants almost $5M in 2023

With support from its numerous donors and endowed funds, the Community Foundation of St. Clair County experienced another record-breaking year in 2023 distributing nearly $5 million in grants and scholarships.

The many hats of Kevin Totty

A pillar in the Blue Water Area, Kevin Totty is wholeheartedly committed to his life's mission of bringing people together and fostering positive change across the community.

Community Foundation of St. Clair County staff pose for a photo with members of the Port Huron Police Department which received a grant for the department's community outreach trailer.
Giving back anonymously

While all donors share the common goal of giving back and effecting change, some people opt to remain anonymous, seeking to contribute without recognition. The Community Foundation of St. Clair County shares a look at this process and options for anonymous giving.

Mid City Nutrition team in Port Huron, Michigan.
Foundation and partners fund local food banks

As the demand for food assistance increases, supplies at food banks are dwindling and the Community Foundation, in collaboration with the DTE Energy Foundation and other generous contributors, has been actively addressing this issue by providing grants to bolster local food programs.

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