Laird Rambasek Family Scholarship Fund
Rik Laird and Patti Rambasek have always valued education and given their time and talents to community service: Rik, through his work with the...
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Lakeshore Memories Inspire Community Giving
Helping to build a cottage in Ludington, near the family farm, eight-year-old Jan Wood began her integral role in building family legacy. A...
Lauren Knizacky Pursues Teaching Dream with Community Foundation Scholarships
Lauren Knizacky, a 2022 graduate of Mason County Central High School, can’t wait to become the kind of teacher she was drawn to as a child. “I...
Leadership Learning Lab
In today’s complex world, especially with the service pivots necessitated by the pandemic, the conditions to be successful are constantly...
Lee & Joan Schoenherr Establish Community Fund and $1 Million Match to Support Mason County: A Legacy of Love and Giving
This past August, Lee & Joan Schoenherr celebrated 56 years of marriage, despite a memorable start. Their first date almost didn’t happen – a...
LFC Builds Sustainability and Legacy
O’Nealya Gronstal began her position as the Executive Director of Lakeshore Food Club (LFC) when the organization held its first Empty Bowls...
Listening to Build a Stronger Community
During our strategic planning session last fall, the Foundation identified a need for civil discourse and a culture of belonging in Mason County....
Living the Mission: Joan Hasenbank Continues a Shared Legacy of Giving
In the quiet corners of Mason County, Joan Hasenbank is a woman who moves with purpose — whether she’s navigating a snowy sidewalk with her ski...
Local Philanthropists Todd and Julie Schrader: Investing in Mason County’s Future
Todd and Julie Schrader embody the heart of a small-town community — approachable, warm, and invested in the well-being of their neighbors....
Local Senior Finds Affordable Estate Planning Solution Through the Community Foundation
Born and raised in Mason County, Lyle Terryn has spent most of his 72 years in the community he loves. Like many seniors, Lyle recently faced the...
Ludrock’s Legacy Impacts Youth Forever
In the heart of Ludington, Michigan, a tradition rooted in friendship and music blossomed years ago. What started as a gathering of Ludington...
Making a Difference One Cup at a Time
Carmen Biggs and Chris Turnbull Carmen Biggs believes there’s a misconception that human trafficking doesn’t exist in small communities. ...
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!
