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Inside one of the greenhouses at Griskie Farms

Griskie Farms continuing the small farm legacy in challenging times

Being a farmer isn't easy. Laura Rzanca of Griskie Farms explains the history behind the family business and the challenges of being a farmer today. 

Residents in St. Clair County are lighting up their homes in blue to celebrate autism awareness
Marine City resident inspires community to #LightItUpBlue for autism awareness

After efforts made by a 32-year-old Marine City resident who has autism, the Marine City Chamber of Commerce and St. Clair County Community Mental Health joined with other communities across the globe to #LightItUpBlue for autism awareness.

Recovery coaches gathering together at the Blue Water Recovery and Outreach Center for a week-long recovery coaching certification in the summer of 2022.
Recovery and outreach center in Port Huron receives grant to open engagement center

With a grant from the Community Foundation, the Blue Water Recovery and Outreach Center will be providing an engagement center to help those who are waiting for treatment after relapse.

The Hispanic Alliance of Southeast Michigan.
New organization seeks to educate and empower the Hispanic community in Southeastern Michigan

After a significant gap left by the disintegration of Hispanic organizations in the Blue Water Area, the Hispanic Alliance of Southeast Michigan is set to fill the void by offering vital resources and educational services as they cultivate tradition and spread awareness across the region. 

Community Foundation launches Disaster Response Fund

The Community Foundation of St. Clair County recently introduced the Disaster Response Fund, a new fund designed to provide assistance to communities within St. Clair County that may face the impact of future disasters.

A worker at Blue Water Controls exhibits a welding tutorial for Yale High School students during Manufacturing Day.
Manufacturing Day offers St. Clair County students a ‘new world of possibilities’

Each year Manufacturing Day offers high schoolers across the country a look into the manufacturing industry, showcasing potential career paths through hands-on education.

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.

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