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New Bill proposed to increase funding for Recovery Community Organizations; BWROC urges action

As RCOs size, scope, and numbers grow, so do their operating expenses. State and RCO leaders hope to provide greater funding support through Michigan House Bill 5302.

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.

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.

Despite years-long decline of Great Lakes ice, this year’s deep freeze creates winter playground for ice sport enthusiasts

This winter has brought above-average ice cover to the Great Lakes. But despite year-to-year variability, average ice cover has been declining for the past 50 years, with cascading consequences for communities and the environment.

Listening to the Experts: How St. Clair County teens are shaping the future of mental health

The Teen Advisory Group (TAG), started by St. Clair County Community Mental Health, brings together students from across the county to do something both simple and powerful: tell adults what teens actually need – and then help make it happen.

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.

Site readiness program helps Blue Water Area prepare for future industrial opportunities

A new site readiness program is designed to give a competitive edge in the search for industrial parks and St. Clair County is already actively seeking industrial investment.

Editor’s Picks: Top Stories from The Keel, 2025 Edition

The Keel Magazine’s Managing Editor Genevieve Fox selects her favorite stories from this year, and explains how readers can support the publication.

Ceramics artist opens new studio in Marine City

Juliet Faber recently opened a ceramics studio in Marine City. The studio will be part teaching space, part working studio to sell Faber’s ceramic art.

Marine City & Memphis share $500,000 in grant funding

Two small towns in Michigan’s Thumb have received matching grants of $250,000 each from the Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Foundation to support the continued development of their community hubs. 

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