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Patty Smith Creates a Legacy of Giving
For Patricia "Patty" Smith, Mason County wasn't always home. Her journey began in Detroit, where she lived until the age of twelve. The city's escalating tensions, particularly the riots of 1967, prompted her family to move to Bloomfield Hills. After high school, Patty's interest in dental hygiene led her to Kalamazoo Valley Community College and, eventually, a job opportunity in Ludington. Trading city life for the close-knit charm of Mason County took some adjusting. "It took a couple of years," she admits. But a deep love for the community simmered. This love recently blossomed into the creation of the Robert A. Smith & Patricia A. Smith Fund at the Community Foundation for Mason County – one that will support the greatest needs and opportunities in Mason County forever. Click to read more.
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