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Art advocate and educator Jason Stier poses with Wally the Walleye, a public art piece crafted by dozens of Blue Water Area residents of all ages.

Creating Connections Through Art: A conversation with educator Jason Stier

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.

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Blue Water Pride 2023.
Start your summer at these fun-filled events in St. Clair County this June

With the summer season on the rise, check out these fun-filled activities — from the Sturgeon Fest to the Blue Water Cruise, happening all across the county.

(from left to right): Ella Vokes (Memphis High School), Kaelin Morris (Yale High School), and Alan Daugherty (Yale Jr. High School), received awards for winning the artwork and creative writing portions of the Creative Arts Contest.
St. Clair County CMH celebrates 60 years of positive impacts on mental health and stigma reduction

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.

Make St. Clair.
The Big Give 2025: A celebration of community generosity and local impact

The Big Give 2025 is officially a wrap—but its spirit, impact, and stories of generosity will continue to echo across St. Clair County for months to come. For 24 hours, donors from near and far came together to show just how much they care about this community and the causes they love.

Ethan Trombley making sandwiches at Trombley's Country Market.
More than just a market, Trombley’s Country Market continues to serve as a community hub

For decades, family country stores in St. Clair County have served as not only places to buy goods, but local community hubs. Nathan Trombley of Trombley’s Country Market in Emmett Township talks about how his family store has weathered the years in an ever-evolving marketplace.

Leslie Cieplechowicz, The Keel's new Community Correspondent.
New Community Correspondent with The Keel to cover rural life, diversity stories

Grant money provided by the Community Foundation of St. Clair has provided Leslie Cieplechowicz with the new role of Community Correspondent. This role will provide opportunities for minority-owned businesses and rural residents to be highlighted, focusing on recognizing diversity within the Blue Water Area.

McLaren physicians are enjoying the waterfront community for its small town charm.
McLaren Physicians choose to live in and serve the Port Huron community

Three local McLaren Port Huron physicians share why they love to live, work, and serve the Blue Water area. Whether it’s being near family, the natural resources and waterfront trails and amenities, or the delicious restaurants, Port Huron provides a close-knit community where these young professionals feel at home amidst stressful careers.

Algonac-Clay Township Historical Society at previous The Big Give event.
The Big Give on May 14 to support local non-profits across St. Clair County

This year, on May 14, the Community Foundation is hosting The Big Give event, a 24-hour giving rally that supports local nonprofits and highlights philanthropic efforts.   

St. Clair Riverview Plaza.
The business impact of philanthropy

The Community Foundation of St. Clair County remains a leading partner, collaborator, and funder for local units of government in the towns and cities of St. Clair County.

The Spotted Lanternfly.
Spotted Lanternfly Workshop in Goodells to raise awareness on invasive insect harming fruit trees

The Spotted Lanternfly, native to Asia, was recently detected in Macomb County. On April 29, Goodell’s County Park will host a workshop to teach community members how to spot, prevent, and monitor the invasive insect.

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