The skills Troy Distelrath developed as a member of the Community Foundation of St. Clair County’s Youth Advisory Council (YAC) have stuck with him in a big way, helping him to not only achieve excellence in his own life but also to assist others in their own quest for success.
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.
When people hear the word recovery, they often imagine a single, fixed path, a moment when someone “gets better” and their journey is complete. But in reality, recovery from mental health or substance use challenges is not a one-size-fits-all process
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.
Can-Am BMX in Goodells County Park membership has faded away over the years until Even Brown and his family helped revive the course and return it to its former glory.
A relic from the past, the Book Mobile has been brought back to the St. Clair County Library System, with plans to travel the area, bringing library services to everyone in the community.
Residents of St. Clair County have an opportunity to become citizen scientists by participating in the Conservation Stewards Program, where students will attend classes and field trips held throughout the county, then complete a project highlighting conservation issues.
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 summer is here, and the weather is already proving so. Check out these parks, beaches, and pools in the Blue Water Area that can help you cool off and enjoy the sun in these waterfront communities.
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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