Another Heart in Kingsley

From their repurposed EMS building downtown, The Rock of Kingsley strengthens their community by providing programming for people of all ages.
From their repurposed EMS building downtown, The Rock of Kingsley strengthens their community by providing programming for people of all ages. What started as an after-school youth…… https://www.rotarycharities.org/about-us/blog/another-heart-kingsley

A Home for the Arts in Leelanau

The Northport Arts Association's Clay Works Studio will be a unique asset in Leelanau county, offering workshops, open studios, and residencies.
Thanks to the Northport Arts Association, downtown Northport comes alive each summer with music, art, and a sense of collaboration and community. In addition to hosting the very po…… https://www.rotarycharities.org/about-us/blog/home-arts-leelanau

Next Generation Aviators Lift Off

The Civil Air Patrol Traverse City Squadron performs search and rescue operations, special missions and prepares the next generation of aviators as they lift off into careers in aerospace, rocketry, and the Airforce.
By Miriam Owsley, Strategic Communications ManagerThe Civil Air Patrol Traverse City Squadron performs search and rescue operations, special missions and prepares the next generati…… https://www.rotarycharities.org/about-us/blog/next-generation-aviators-lift

Sharing Live Dance with Northern Michigan Communities

By Miriam Owsley, Strategic Communications ManagerThis summer’s artistic and theatrical performances will look and feel very different than they did pre-pandemic. For the Tra…… https://www.rotarycharities.org/about-us/blog/sharing-energy-live-dance-northern-michigan-communities

Exploring and Creating in Beulah

By Miriam Owsley, Strategic Communications ManagerIn pursuit of big dreams, Beulah’s little hands-on science and discovery center is experiencing a growth spurt! This spring,…… https://www.rotarycharities.org/about-us/blog/exploring-and-creating-beulah

More than Bees: The Benzie Hive

Grow Benzie's Benzie Hive initiative will provide partner organizations and networks with tools and resources to help them collaborate and serve the community.
By Miriam Owsley, Strategic Communications ManagerSince 2008, Grow Benzie has supported other regional nonprofits, networks, and interest groups, promoting local healthy food, shar…… https://www.rotarycharities.org/about-us/blog/more-bees-benzie-hive

Guidance for Grant Seekers

As the deadline to apply for our Fall 2021 Grant Cycle approaches, we're sharing some resources that may be helpful as you submit your application.
Rotary Charities envisions communities that are adaptive and thriving for everyone, and we're committed to working in partnership with changemakers to help us all get there.&nb…… https://www.rotarycharities.org/about-us/blog/guidance-grant-seekers

Expanding Access to Healthy Food: A Changemaker+Funder Partnership to Shift a System

A group of Northern Michigan nonprofit organizations and a coalition of food pantries are working collaboratively to tackle food insecurity by going upstream to address its root causes.
by Miriam Owsley, Strategic Communications Manager At the base of Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs is the category of Physiological Needs: the most basic needs that include f…… https://www.rotarycharities.org/about-us/blog/expanding-access-healthy-food-changemaker-funder-partnership-shift-system

Honoring History, Revitalization of a Railroad Town

Kalkaska village officials are leading an effort to honor the town's history and revitalize the downtown.
by Miriam Owsley, Strategic Communications Manager The Village of Kalkaska was founded in 1873 as a lumber town, which benefited economically from the arrival of the Grand Rap…… https://www.rotarycharities.org/about-us/blog/honoring-history-revitalization-railroad-town

Empowering People to Become Citizen Scientists

GTRLC, NMISN and WC shifting mindsets by providing the tools and opportunities to be land stewards
by Miriam Owsley, Strategic Communications Manager For over three decades, The Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy has protected and cared for the region’s natural,…… https://www.rotarycharities.org/about-us/blog/empowering-people-become-citizen-scientists