Four County Community Foundation News
Trustees approve more than $87,000 in third quarter grant awards
Mid-Michigan Honor Flight, Inc. will use third quarter grant dollars to support two Honor Flights that will send area veterans to Washington, D.C. where they'll visit meaningful sites like the World War II memorial, shown here. In July, members of Four County...
Metamora couple creates fund to support youth equestrian sports
Horses have played a sizeable role in the lives of Leon and Anne LaBrecque and today, the Metamora couple wants to help others have the opportunity to interact and learn with these majestic creatures. For that reason, they’ve created the Harnessing Your Equestrian...
Groundbreaking Ceremony for Hana’s Garden to be held on August 6
The community is invited to attend a Groundbreaking Ceremony for Hana’s Garden on Sunday, August 6, at Seymour Lake Township Park in Oxford Township. The garden will serve as a public space to honor Hana and three other teens— Madisyn Baldwin, Tate Myre and Justin...
Hospice Homes of Genesee and Lapeer Counties want to offer additional end-of-life care options for local residents
Volunteers and board members of Hospice Homes of Genesee and Lapeer Counties assemble for a photo in late 2022. Pictured are (l-r) Lynn Walls, Rubeanna Brown, Margo Boyd, Diane Welker, Laverne McCombs, Todd Regester, Steve Cozart, Laurie Cozart and Michele Kraut.Four...
Foundation wants to help innovators ‘spark’ solutions
Do you have an innovative solution to a community need? Then Four County Community Foundation (4CCF) wants to hear it all about it! The Foundation is launching a new initiative in 2023 called the 4CCF Spark Grant. Applicants—including individuals and nonprofit...
Capac’s 988 student group completes teen Mental Health First Aid Training
Members of Capac's 988 group, along with their parents, take part in team building exercises during one of their teen Mental Health First Aid training sessions. The program is free to other student groups in the foundation's service area.Four County Community...
2023 grant dollars support recreation, food security and exploration of the arts
Program support was granted to the Macomb Science Olympiad's 2023 season which includes two tournaments—one for elementary students and a second for middle and high schoolers.Earlier this year, Four County Community Foundation’s Board of Trustees gave their approval...
Golfers and sponsors sought for June 9 Imagination Library Golf Outing
Enjoy a day on the links while supporting a great cause at the Four County Community Foundation Imagination Library Fund Golf Outing on Friday, June 9 at Castle Creek Golf Club in Attica. For the past two years, Four County Community Foundation has hosted golf outings...
Youth Advisory Committee (YAC) alumni invited to reunite in May
Four County Community Foundation Youth Advisory Committee (YAC) members lent a hand at a 2018 backpack giveaway at Capac Elementary School—one of many service projects YAC members have performed over the last 30 years. Former YAC members are invited to reconnect with...
New transportation service, Rides to Wellness by GLTA, celebrated at ribbon cutting ceremony
Celebrating the official launch of Rides to Wellness by GLTA were (l-r) Megan Murphy of the Michigan Health Endowment Fund, Kathy Dickens of Four County Community Foundation, Veronica Marchese of the Michigan Health Endowment Fund, Stephanie Hamilton and Kelly Bales...