More Than Lunch: A Welcoming Place for Mason County Kids
When school lets out for the summer, many local children lose the daily routines that provide meals, friendship, and time with caring adults. A...
Community Stories
From Mason County to Oakland University: Elliette Thomas
Elliette Thomas, a Rick and Mary Ann Randall Scholarship recipient, was reminded of how far she had come when she returned to Oakland University...
More Than a Ride: Helping Adults Maintain Their Independence
When everyday tasks become overwhelming, the greatest fear for many older adults and people living with disabilities isn’t simply asking for...
Training Today for Safer Responses Tomorrow
For firefighters, the most important preparation happens long before an emergency call comes in. With the backing of a grant from the Robert R....
A New Trail Brings Mason County History to Life
Prior to this past summer season, visitors to Historic White Pine Village walked among its buildings and artifacts without detailed signage to help...
A Better Path to One of Mason County’s Most Treasured Places
For generations, the journey to Big Sable Point Lighthouse has been part of the Mason County experience. But for many visitors, the long walk...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Grant Provides Laundry Equipment for 31 Mason County Families
HELP Ministry (Hands Extended Loving People) impacted the dignity and daily life of 31 Mason County families, thanks to a grant from the Community...
UAJC Robotics Practice Facility Nurtures Future Engineers in Mason County
A spark for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) has been ignited in Mason County with the grand opening of a dedicated FIRST Robotics...
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...
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