“Eat Ice Cream” and Love Your Community
Bob and Kay Neal’s many accomplishments, dedication to community development, and faith have led them to name the Community Foundation for Mason...
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2022 Community Wish Lists
As part of philanthropy leadership, the Community Foundation for Mason County is in its fifth year of inviting area non-profits to share which...
2022 Grant Impact
Rides to Wellness. Housing Needs Assessment. Ludington Area Center for the Arts Afterschool Youth Programming. Ludington Youth Sailing School....
A Lifetime of Service
Dr. John Carney was a fixture in the Ludington community for over 70 years. A respected physician, husband, father, and competitive bridge...
A Safe Haven for Teens: John’s Place Receives Grant to Expand After-School Program
Thanks to a recent Community Foundation for Mason County grant provided by Healthy Youth/Healthy Seniors Fund and Mason County Funds for the...
Biggs Inspired by Family and Love for Community
When Kristen moved to Ludington during a blizzard in 2009, the school superintendent joked it would take 20 years to become a “local.” Fifteen...
Bridging Gaps and Building Community
From a young age, Lena Bluestein pictured a life of service. She moved to Ludington as a teenager and her family got involved with a local...
Campaign for Mason County Receives Major Boost from Safe Harbor Credit Union
Safe Harbor Credit Union, a valued partner in Mason County for over 70 years, recently donated a significant gift to the Community Foundation in...
Caritas Food Pantry Addresses Food Insecurity with Foundation Grant
In the spring of 2024, the Caritas Food Pantry in Custer, Michigan received a $5,000 grant from the Community Foundation for Mason County. This...
Carole McKnight’s Legacy of Love: A Gift to Mason County
For Carole McKnight, summer in Ludington is a homecoming. For more than six decades, she and her late husband, Sid, have loved Mason County far...
Catchafire Connection
Nonprofit staff members across the country wear many hats to fulfill their mission. Through a partnership with the Fremont Area Community...
Clinton & Lila Coleman and Charles & Margarette Reader Fund
Richard (Dick) and Cathy Reader have lived in numerous communities across the country throughout their marriage, but Mason County will always...
Building a Stronger Community. For good. For ever.
Whether you establish a new fund or contribute to an existing one, your generosity:
- Supports a diverse range of local initiatives and programs that address pressing needs.
- Empowers nonprofits to make a meaningful difference, and foster a stronger, healthier, and more vibrant community for everyone.
- Creates a lasting positive change in your community.
- Inspires others to join in the effort!
