Klecha Park in St. Clair was made accessible to people of all abilities thanks to recreation grants of nearly $220,000 from the St. Clair Endowment Funds to the City of St. Clair for accessible pathways and playground surfaces.
The culmination of a years-long, multi-million-dollar project, Mid City Nutrition recently opened a state-of-the-art building that features enhanced food storage space, a teaching kitchen, and a large dining hall to host daily, sit-down meals.
The Community Foundation’s St. Clair Endowment Funds recently granted $35,000 to the Rockin’ in the Plaza Concert Series, which has contributed to the decade-long revitalization of St. Clair’s Riverview Plaza.
Community gardens provide more than just food for urban residents. These organizations serve as educational centers, community spaces, and environmentally-friendly food production for urban Michigan residents.
The brainchild of two creative friends will bring a new makerspace to Port Huron this October, filled with crafty gadgets that will inspire creativity.
Michigan Tech University (MTU) graduate Abi Ruthenberg has a successful career in the pharmaceutical industry thanks in part to the extra attention, mentoring and unique financial support she received from staff at her local Community Foundation in St. Clair County.
Advocates are criticizing an MDHHS proposal to open the public behavioral health system to competitive bids from the private sector, arguing that the proposal could damage patient care. MDHHS states that the proposal will not privatize public health but will instead improve flaws in the system.
The Marysville Community Fund is celebrating 10 years of community impact this year with another round of grants available to Marysville nonprofits and organizations.
Art teacher and advocate Jason Stier empowers at-risk youth through art education. As vice president of the St. Clair Art Association, he also helps facilitate public art events and projects that foster creativity and connection in the Blue Water Area.
For the past 60 years, SCCCMH has revolutionized mental health care in St. Clair County by emphasizing community-based, patient-centered care. The agency has made great strides in reducing mental health stigma and expanding access to care.
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