The Cadillac Area Community Foundation enhances the quality of life for all members of our community through philanthropy – connecting donor gifts with the needs of our community.
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The Foundation accepts applications for the Veterans Fund of Wexford and Missaukee Counties all year. You may access Program Guidelines and an Application under the Grantmaking Tab > Grantmaking Programs >Wexford-Missaukee Veterans Grants.
Executive Director’s Blog
The National Standards Seal by our name indicates official confirmation from the Council on Foundations that we have met the most rigorous standards in philanthropy. It affirms our commitment to financial security, transparency and accountability. It says our grantmaking includes an open, competitive process designed to address the changing needs of our community. The National Standards Seal also confirms our history of honoring donors’ wishes.
July 2018
/0 Comments/in Executive Director's Blog /by Kevin MistVolunteers are the Cornerstone of our Community Foundation.
A community foundation is a nonprofit organization that operates in a fiscally responsible manner so that resources can be most fully utilized to support their mission. For the Cadillac Area Community Foundation, this means utilizing the talents of volunteers to help power the organization.
Our Volunteer Board of Trustees take on tremendous responsibility. They are a voting Board with full authority and responsibility to develop policies, procedures and regulations for the operation of the organization; to monitor the organization’s financial health, programs and overall performance; and to provide the Executive Director with the resources to meet the needs of those the organization serves.
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June 2018
/in Executive Director's Blog /by Kevin MistScholarship Season!
The Cadillac Area Community Foundation received over 65 Scholarship applications this past spring, and awarded over $37,000 in scholarships with the help of our Scholarship Committees.
Those applications were from students interested in studying in all areas; and they applied for Scholarship Programs which specialized in General Education, Graduate Studies, Elementary Education, Civil and Environmental Engineering, and Performing Arts. Scholarship requirements varied and covered everything from educational achievements, income levels, civic involvement, extra-curricular participation, community volunteerism, overcoming adversity, and even good citizenship.
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May 2018
/in Executive Director's Blog /by Kevin MistMixing Passion with Purpose
Two years ago, a 10 year old boy, Riley Bigger, made a request of the Cadillac City Council. He asked what it would take for the City to install a wheelchair accessible swing at the playground on the Keith McKellop Walkway.
Riley came up with the idea when he was attending a church conference and saw parents lift children from their wheelchairs into swings. When he returned to Cadillac he was determined to see a type of swing added to the city park that is wheelchair accessible next to the ADA compliant playground. The City of Cadillac thought it was a good idea too, and so Riley began to fundraise for his project.
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April 2018
/in Executive Director's Blog /by Kevin MistYoung Volunteers: The Benefits of Community Service
Our youth are increasingly looking for opportunities to improve our community and school programs. Youth volunteerism builds discipline, respect for others, develops leadership skills, and interactions with students that they might not otherwise encounter. These youth volunteers are driven to give back to their community and school. Often, they enjoy engaging with adults.
The personal benefits of community service are very rewarding. Youth that are involved in community or school service groups are likely to have a strong work ethic, learn to manage their time, and less likely to get into trouble.
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March 2018
/in Executive Director's Blog /by Kevin MistMarch is Reading Month— When a Community is dedicated to young readers!
In June 2013, a group of business professionals decided to bring a very special program to our community called the Dolly Pardon’s Imagination Library. The donation of $20,000 from a local manufacturer launched the program.
Today, Dolly Pardon’s program spans four countries and mails over 1 million books each month to children around the world. In participating communities, parents can sign up for the program at no cost, to receive a monthly delivery of a book for their child until they are of age to enter kindergarten.
Participating communities demonstrate their dedication to young readers by making donations to fund the program. Local businesses, nonprofit organizations, foundations, and citizens all donate to the program so that the books are sent at no cost to families. 100 percent of the donations go toward the purchase of books.
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