From Hopelessness to Homeownership

The topic of affordable housing is having its moment in the news, but assisting families and individuals to secure stable housing is nothing new for Habitat for Humanity Grand Traverse Region.
The topic of affordable housing is having its moment in the news, but assisting families and individuals to secure stable housing is nothing new for Habitat for Humanity Grand Trav…… https://www.rotarycharities.org/about-us/blog/hopelessness-homeownership

Taking TADL on The Road

Traverse Area District Library's new Bookmobile will bring books, resources, and educational materials to communities throughout Northern Michigan
Promoting literacy and curiosity is at the heart of Traverse Area District Library’s mission. TADL has been awarded a $50,000 Assets for Thriving Communities grant in support…… https://www.rotarycharities.org/about-us/blog/taking-tadl-road

Sparking "Aha Moments" for Students in STEM

Newton’s Road Northwest is dedicated to STEM learning, sparking “aha moments,” and guiding students through career pathways that lead to in-demand and family-sustaining jobs in Northwest Michigan and beyond.
Newton’s Road Northwest is dedicated to STEM learning, sparking “aha moments,” and guiding students through career pathways that lead to in-demand and family-sust…… https://www.rotarycharities.org/about-us/blog/sparking-aha-moments-students-stem

Save, Preserve, and Grow The Garden

The Garden Theater anchors the lively downtown and brings movie-goers to the coastal town of Frankfort not only to enjoy a film but to spend their dollars throughout the community.
Downtown Frankfort would feel very different if a group of locals had not purchased the dilapidated Garden Theater back in 2009, preventing the site's redevelopment into condos…… https://www.rotarycharities.org/about-us/blog/save-preserve-and-grow-garden

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

Learning Fund Connects DEI Training Across Network, Guest Blog by Mary Bevans Gillett

Mary Bevans Gillett, Director of the Northwest Michigan Arts & Culture Network shares their experience, highlighting how the Learning Fund enabled them to go beyond individual professional development, foster collective impact, and ignite a ripple effect …
By Mary Bevans GillettThe Northwest Michigan Arts & Culture Network is built on foundational beliefs in collaboration and collective impact. In serving over 100 organizations a…… https://www.rotarycharities.org/about-us/blog/learning-fund-connects-dei-training-across-network-guest-blog-mary-bevans-gillett