by Brittany Novak | Jul 16, 2020 | Community Enrichment
As we all know, literacy and access to these materials are fundamental to a productive society. The Community Foundation was happy to partner with the Monroe County Library System to bring back the bookmobile to provide free access to educational, informational and...
by Brittany Novak | Jul 3, 2020 | Uncategorized
For 40 years the Community Foundation of Monroe County has had the privilege of supporting the Monroe County community through thoughtful philanthropy. As we reflect on this fortieth year of service, we celebrate another milestone of awarding more than $1,000,000 in...
by Brittany Novak | Oct 28, 2019 | Grants, Health and Well-Being
International Wildlife Refuge Alliance received $5,500 for a graphic element trailer wrap from the Kellogg Youth Fund and the Salow Family Endowment. The purpose of this grant is to connect youth to nature by exposing them to wildlife dependent recreation by bringing...
by Brittany Novak | Sep 28, 2019 | Community Enrichment, Grants
The Mon-Arc of Monroe received $4,500 for the social opportunities and promoting healthy choices program for the monthly Art Classes for children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities from the McGovern Charitable Fund
by Brittany Novak | Sep 28, 2019 | Grants, Health and Well-Being
Children with Hair Loss received $5,000.00 for Striving for Strands program specifically cranial hair prosthesis kits for Monroe County residents living with medically related hair loss. Funds were made available from the Kellogg Youth Fund.
by Brittany Novak | Mar 28, 2019 | Grants, Health and Well-Being
Equine Assisted Psychotherapy incorporates horses experientially for emotional growth and learning. It is a collaborative effort between a licensed therapist and a horse professional, both, which are Equine Assisted Growth and Learning Association (Eagala) certified....
by Brittany Novak | Mar 28, 2019 | Education, Grants
ROX is a 20-week comprehensive and evidence based empowerment program for 5th-12th grade girls. This program helps girls develop the important interpersonal, academic and relationship skills required for success in high school, college and beyond. This grant was made...
by Brittany Novak | Feb 27, 2019 | Grants
The Community Foundation of Monroe County will donate $25,000 to the Monroe County Library System’s new bookmobile during a ceremony Wednesday morning. “The Community Foundation takes pride in our ability to affect positive change. The bookmobile aligns...
by Brittany Novak | Jan 15, 2019 | Health and Well-Being
MONROE, Mich., [DATE] –– The Monroe Public School District (MPS) is better equipped to combat illness this cold and flu season after acquiring five new kiosks that feature new cutting-edge tele-health technology. The kiosks are supported by a grant from the Community...
by Brittany Novak | Nov 19, 2018 | Community Enrichment
Every year the Greater Milan Area Community Foundation helps to fund a local charity that gives back to the community of Milan, Michigan. This year they helped support Aid in Milan, a not for profit that for the last 40+ years has helped serve and provide support in...
