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Riley Alley (left), Robert Wilkinson, and Jorja Baldwin are members of McLaren Port Huron Foundation's Board of Directors.

Q&A with McLaren Port Huron Foundation Board of Directors

The McLaren Port Huron Foundation is dedicated to offering support for both hospital visitors and the broader community. Three members of the Foundation’s Board of Directors discuss their connections to the Blue Water Area and motivations behind getting involved.

Members of NAMI Blue Water Area meet to discuss upcoming training opportunities to bring to the community.
NAMI Blue Water Area leaders share their motivation behind getting involved

Community members share why they got involved with NAMI Blue Water Area, a new affiliate of the National Alliance on Mental Health (NAMI) that is dedicated to supporting those impacted by mental illness.

$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.

New Small Business Cohort program offers opportunities for entrepreneurs to grow their business

The Economic Development Alliance of St. Clair County recently launched a new program available to entrepreneurs in several Michigan counties that is designed to connect entrepreneurs with training and resources conducive to growing their businesses.

Aerial view of the new path running along Clinton Avenue in St. Clair.
Bridge to Bay Trail adds new connection on Clinton Avenue in St. Clair

The development of the Clinton Avenue pathway in St. Clair is one of the most recent advancements in the Bridge to Bay Trail initiative, a region-wide effort aimed at bolstering recreational opportunities and tourism through increased connectivity.

Adrienne Luckenbacher, Mental Hhealth First Aid Trainer at St. Clair County Community Mental Health leads the training with a group of Blue Water Developmental Housing employees.
Support to build a resilient community

At St. Clair County Community Mental Health, initiatives such as Mental Health First Aid and the Critical Incident Stress Management Team are emphasizing the importance of early intervention and community support in addressing mental health crises.

A Little Hobby Ceramics Studio is located within Birchwood Mall in Fort Gratiot, Michigan.
A Little Hobby Ceramics Studio expands business with new location in Fort Gratiot

Previously located in Marysville, A Little Hobby Ceramics Studio has reopened with a new home at Birchwood Mall offering more opportunities to learn and explore ceramic artmaking.

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.

One of the more popular items on Fire Up Grill's menu is the smoked brisket which can also be found in their chili and smoked brisket nachos.
From food truck to storefront restaurant, Fire Up Grill is becoming a local favorite

Specializing in BBQ and soul food, food truck and local eatery Fire Up Grill has expanded opening its first brick-and-mortar location at Birchwood Mall in Fort Gratiot Township.

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.

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