Nonprofits + Philanthropy

More Than Awareness: What inclusion really means and why it matters to all of us

When communities commit to inclusion, people with developmental disabilities experience greater independence, improved mental health, and stronger social connections.

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Thumb Art Spark igniting creativity throughout Michigan’s Thumb

Designed to make public art easier to imagine, fund, and install, the platform at ThumbArtSpark.com helps communities share project ideas, identify potential art sites, connect with experienced artists, and explore sponsorship and funding pathways.

Honoring Black History Month: Healing, Hope, and Mental Health for All

Black Americans have played a vital role in shaping the landscape of mental health awareness and advocacy in this country. Their stories remind us that courage and compassion are indispensable in the ongoing effort to dismantle stigma and expand access to care. 

Community Foundation and Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation partner to strengthen rural philanthropy through fellowship

The Community Foundation of St. Clair County is deepening its long-term commitment to rural communities by welcoming Collin Holzberger as its new Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Rural Philanthropy Fellow.

Removing Barriers, Building Futures: How One Mother’s Dream Became Possible

“By investing in students through renewable scholarships and life needs support, donors help remove the barriers that stand between determined students and their degrees.”

Friends of St. Clair River promote Stonefly detection crucial for watershed protection

Friends of the St. Clair River will host a winter stonefly search on February 28 at Columbus County Park; data collected during the event will give scientists insight into the health of the Belle River.

Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy celebrated by Southfield task force through peace walk and youth service awards

The Southfield Martin Luther King, Jr. Task Force honored King’s legacy of social justice, nonviolence, and equality for all Americans through a peace walk on MLK Day 2026.

Nonprofits in St. Clair County join forces to tackle funding challenges, drive community development

Realizing that collaboration is the key to success, St. Clair County nonprofit leaders meet monthly to discuss the most pressing challenges their organizations face and how to help solve them.

Port Huron Historian turns family roots into community action

For more than a decade, David Brooks, president of Friends of the Fort Gratiot Light has helped preserve one of St. Clair County’s most iconic landmarks through volunteer work, fundraising, and hands-on restoration.

Downtown Utica’s Art Nook: “Super cool place making”

Art Nook connects folks to downtown businesses and showcases a colorful mural by artist Kevin Gano.

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