Community Foundation of Monroe County

🌟 Welcome Carl Shultz to the Board of CFMC! With a background in education and community development, Carl brings valuable expertise to our team. Let's create a brighter future for Monroe County together! #CFMCBoard #MonroeCountyMI

Monroe Health Plan Endowment grant for health projects in Monroe County. Seeking innovative proposals to address health issues and promote community-driven solutions. Funding up to $100,000 for 501(c)3 organizations. Application deadline: July 15, 2023. #MonroeCountyMI

🎉 Exciting news! Bedford Public Schools has received $18,800 to add musical play equipment to Jackman Road Elementary Playground. This inclusive addition will bring auditory sensory play opportunities for ages 2-12. Let the harmonious sounds fill the air! #MonroeCountyMI

The Community Foundation is accepting grant applications! Secure financial support for your impactful projects and make a real difference. Deadline: July 15. Learn more: hubs.la/Q01VSZLX0 Don't miss out on this chance to turn your vision into reality!

Introducing Gertrude Golden! A remarkable educator who left a profound mark on US indigenous communities. Discover her inspiring tale as an Indian Service teacher in "Red Moon Called Me." Let's honor her historical contributions! Explore GROW at: hubs.la/Q01T_0WF0

The Community Foundation of Monroe County is currently accepting grant applications for our upcoming funding cycle! This is your chance to secure financial support for your impactful initiatives and make a real difference in our community. 💪💰 📅 Deadline: July 15 #Michigan

Berlin Charter Township received a grant from our Access to Recreation Fund to purchase wheelchair-accessible picnic tables. These tables enable wheelchair-bound individuals to join family picnics, providing comfort and convenience for all. #MonroeCountyMI

Let's honor history & remarkable women like Elizabeth Anderson! Join our GROW group, supporting women & children organizations in our community. Together, we empower and uplift, creating a brighter future. hubs.la/Q01RtmNR0 #MonroeCountyMI #GROW

At 21, Augusta Uhl Dorsch launched a successful fancy goods store in 1858. After marrying and her husband's passing, her home became the Dorsch Memorial Library in 1914—a tribute to her entrepreneurial spirit and love for literature. #WomenInHistory #MonroeCountyMI

📣 Monroe County's history shaped by philanthropic women! This week, meet Dr. Elizabeth Crosby 👩‍⚕️, a trailblazer in brain anatomy. From superintendent to professor, she left a mark. Join us on May 18th, 5PM at River Raisin National Battlefield Park for more! #DrElizabethCrosby

FREE Financial Education workshop offered by the Monroe County Opportunity Program this Thursday, May 11th via Zoom. This is a great chance to assess your financial situation and seek advice from Certified Housing Counselors. See how to register below! #MonroeCountyMI

Kindergarten registration is almost here! Submit docs online & your school will contact you to schedule an in-person appointment with vision & hearing screening for your child. Don't forget, it's a two-part process! hubs.la/Q01N5fck0 #MonroeCountyMI #kindergarten

Happy Administrative Professionals Day to Wanda Skinner, the amazing administrative assistant of the Monroe County Schools' Department of Instructional Student Support! Your hard work and dedication are truly appreciated and do not go unnoticed.

Monroe’s Pilot Travel Center, Nadeau Road just off I-75's Exit 18, will be remodeled in a project that also will benefit Monroe Public Schools. monroenews.com/story/business…

Stay in the know so you can make a difference in your local community! Subscribe to our newsletter today for updates about grants, scholarships, and ways you can get involved: hubs.la/Q01MBnJ-0 #MonroeCountyMI #Michigan

🚨 MOBILE FOOD PANTRY ALERT 🚨 Check out where Mobile Food Pantries will be available this April! Food packages will be available to the first 200 Monroe County residents. Head to a participating pantry to pick up your box of groceries! #MonroeCountyMI #FoodPantries

Sign up for the Casa 5k Forget Me Not Run/Walk for abused and neglected children. #Casa5k #MonroeCounty #Michigan

Altrusa International of Monroe was able to use their requested $1800 to enhance North Elementary School's 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grade classrooms with a whole lot of books! Read more here: hubs.la/Q01K9SKf0 #MonroeCounty #Michigan

April is Child Abuse Prevention Month, and PAAM is highlighting the important work done by canine advocates.

With spring break upon us and more people enjoying the outdoors, the USA Today Network has compiled some of the best spring destinations and festivals to check out in Michigan this spring. hollandsentinel.com/story/lifestyl…