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Roscommon Foundation grants over $35K to local organizations

RCCF Board and staff (l-r): Development Manager Heather Marra, Trustee Pastor Bryan Thompson, Secretary Tracy Bosworth, Trustee Calvin Hissong, Treasurer Anita Sheppard, Executive Director Suzanne Luck, Trustee Gary Gandolfi, Trustee Ben Elliott, President Diane Nielsen, Trustee Troy Romancky, and Business Manager Cassandra Freeman. Not Pictured: Vice-President Sara Morley LaCroix, Board Trustee Holly Holm and Board Trustee Christine Riley.

ROSCOMMON COUNTY– The Roscommon County Community Foundation (RCCF) is proud to announce the recipients of the Spring 2025 Grant Cycle, awarding a total of $35,843 to programs that promote education, health, creativity, and community engagement throughout Roscommon County.

These grants reflect RCCF’s ongoing commitment to supporting organizations that make a difference and directly impact the lives of local residents. Congratulations to the following organizations and their incredible projects:

  • Houghton Lake Community Schools – $4,245
    Kiln for the student art department
  • Houghton Lake Public Library – $982
    Library of Things: Gaming on the Go
  • Society of St. Vincent de Paul – Our Lady of the Lake Conference – $5,500
    Serving Neighbors in Need
  • Mid Michigan Big Brothers Big Sisters – $1,270
    Lunch Buddies Expansion Project
  • Higgins Lake Foundation – $2,500
    DASH Boat for lake protection
  • Roscommon County Literacy Council – $2,500
    Dolly Parton Imagination Library
  • Friends of Trestle Park – $2,500
    2025 Free Summer Concert Series
  • A.R.K. (Association to Rescue Kritters) – $1,545
    New enclosure for Miss Peeps the peahen
  • Roscommon County – $7,410
    Rescue Task Force Initial Equipment Project
  • Ogemaw Hills Free Clinic – $1,200
    Improving Diabetic Health Outcomes

Through the Roscommon County Kellogg Youth Fund, RCCF’s Youth Advisory Council (YAC), which is comprised of students from Houghton Lake High School, Roscommon High School and Charlton Heston Academy proudly approved the following grants:

  • Northern Michigan Children’s Assessment Center – $2,500
    Staff Training
  • Oasis of Hope House – $1,500
    Project Safe Play
  • COOR Educational Center – $1,200
    Guided Hands Program
  • Artesia Youth Park – $1,000
    Family Gathering Courtyard Project

Your donation helps a student reach their dreams, a nonprofit grow, and a neighbor find hope. Join in creating lasting change at www.myrccf.org/donate/.

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