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Frank and Lori Longmore: A Journey Rich in Service to Others

Frank and Lori Longmore have built a life of intentionality and purpose. Their story isn’t defined by luxury or extravagance; instead,...

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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...

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WSCC Student Mackenzie Keillor Pursuing Degree with Carney Scholarship

Mackenzie Keillor, a 2024 Ludington High School graduate and student at West Shore Community College (WSCC), is proof that the right path isn’t...

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Continuing the Mission: The Boon House Legacy Fund

For eight years, Connexion Point served as a link between individuals struggling with substance use disorders and the life-changing resources they...

Seven adults stand indoors, smiling at the camera. Four people in the center hold books titled Everyone Listens. Behind them are handwritten notes on large sheets of paper attached to a wall and wooden doors.

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. In...

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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...

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Stronger Together: Mason County Partners Unite to Tackle Rising Food Insecurity

In an effort to address rising food insecurity and identify opportunities for collaboration, the Community Foundation for Mason County convened a...

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The Power of ‘We’: Jeanne Oakes Establishes Community Fund to Support Mason County

On their first wedding anniversary in 1970, Jeanne and Mike Oakes walked on the beach at Ludington State Park. Mike turned to his new wife and said,...

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A Legacy of Care: Physicians Launch Permanent Scholarship Fund

The medical staff at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital recently teamed up with the Community Foundation for Mason County to invest in local...

Charitable Giving Tax Changes for 2026

At the Community Foundation for Mason County, we’re honored to be your partner in charitable giving. Whether you support many nonprofits, focus on a...

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Taking Care of Its Own: Whitehall Industries Partners with Community Foundation for Mason County

When you drive past some of the quiet, nondescript industrial buildings just south of US 10 in Ludington, you might never guess what is happening...

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Preserving the Waterfront, Preparing for Tomorrow

This August, when a Great Lakes cruise ship glides into the Ludington harbor, passengers will step ashore ready to explore downtown shops, stroll...

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