April 21, 2020 | The Cadillac Area Community Foundation is pleased to announce Consumers Energy Foundation has awarded a grant of $10,000 to address the needs of non-profits impacted by the COVID 19 pandemic.
THINGS WE DO: This past weekend, the Veterans Fund for Wexford & Missaukee Counties, held at the Community Foundation assisted a homeless Veteran that found permanent housing with a new bed, frame, bedding, & a new recliner.
As of Saturday morning, this Veteran had a place to call home.
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The Cadillac Area Community Foundation granted Love Inc. and Community Hope $50,000 to support the emergency needs of food and shelter in the Wexford and Missaukee areas from our Community Fund. Love Inc. and Community Hope will promptly distribute resources to support our senior citizens and families to help address the effects of the coronavirus epidemic in the Wexford and Missaukee areas.
Love Inc. HOURS OF OPERATION | M – F 9:30 am – 3:30 pm | PHONE: (231) 779-1888
Community Hope HOURS OF OPERATION M – F 9 am – 4 pm | PHONE (231) 878-2732
Effectively addressing the COVID-19 pandemic requires minimizing contact with others. Our offices will be closed to walk-ins, however, we are available by phone or email. Any individuals or organizations that would like to donate to the Fund, or would like additional information about the Community Fund, or how to obtain assistance.
can call us at 231-775-9911 or 231-920-6064, or email : d.lanc@cadillacfoundation.org
Please take good care of yourself, your family, and your neighbors.
Doreen
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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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Upcoming Events
April 2020
Scholarship Applications are currently being accepted for many of our Scholarship Programs. For further information, and an application, click the “Scholarships” tab on the toolbar at the top of this page. The deadline for most of our Scholarship Programs is April 15.
The Cadillac Area Women’s Giving Circle is accepting new members for 2020. For further information please contact Doreen at 231-775-9911.
Veterans Fund of Wexford and Missaukee Counties accepts applications for Emergency Needs all year long. Guidelines and Application information can be accessed by visiting the Grant Making Tab on the toolbar at the top of this page, or by calling the Foundation offices at 231-775-9911.
Youth Grant Applications are accepted through May 2020. Guidelines and an application can be accessed under the Grant Making Tab on this website.
You can view all of our Grant Making and Scholarship Deadlines by clicking on the “Deadlines” Tab at the top of this page.
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 2019
/in Executive Director's Blog /by Doreen LancProfits Funding Passions ~ Celebrating 30 years of Philanthropy
Thirty one years ago, a small group of community members, who had a vision, met to discuss the possibility of creating a Community Foundation for the greater good of the Cadillac area.
On June 29, 1988, the Articles of Incorporation were filed with the Michigan Department of Commerce, and the first Board of Trustees was formed. On that same date a request for status as a 501 c3 nonprofit was filed with the United States Internal Revenue Service, and the Cadillac Area Community Foundation was officially created!
Almost immediately, the citizens of the community were asked to donate to the Foundation, so that the money could be permanently endowed, and the earnings (PROFITS) from those donations could be reinvested into the community. Read more
June 2019
/in Executive Director's Blog /by Doreen LancThe “hub” for all things philanthropic.
The Cadillac Area Community Foundation is a charitable organization that connects people, supports local community programs, awards scholarships, and leads for change in the Cadillac community.
As the “hub” of all things, and in order to be aware of the issues and concerns in our community, we attend Health and Human Services meetings, Veterans Meetings, Health Coalitions, Community Forums, and other community-related programs and events
We are diligently working with non-profit organization’s and donors passions to make an impact on our community. Whether it is assisting local veterans with emergency needs, helping victims of domestic violence find safety, or even expanding opportunities for local students; our vision is to be recognized as a resource for our donors and grantees. We strive to connect donor gifts with the needs of the community. Read more
May 2019
/in Executive Director's Blog /by Doreen LancStory telling – donor impact
Foundations are increasingly asking their donors to tell their story about why they invested funds with their local Foundation. These stories are educating our community members, businesses, organizations, and even our children about giving.
A philanthropic message from a friend, one-to-one, will make more of an impact than a receptionist on the other Read more
April 2019
/in Executive Director's Blog /by Doreen LancWe earned our SEAL!
The Cadillac Area Community Foundation has earned our Community Foundations National Standards Seal again for another year. The Community Foundations National Standards Board confirms operational excellence in sex key areas-mission, structure, governance, resource development, stewardship and accountability, grantmaking and community leadership; donor relations; and communications. The accreditation process is rigorous, and undertaking it demonstrates a community foundation’s commitment to accountability and excellence to its donors, its community, policymakers, and the public.
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March 2019
/in Executive Director's Blog /by Kevin MistMarch is Reading Month
Literacy is one of the most fundamental skills necessary for a successful future. Reading plays a critical role in a child’s cognitive growth and development. Data has shown that learning to read at a young age can increase a student’s ability to remember facts, comprehend information and be successful in both school and a career.
In 2013, our local Imagination Library was founded as a collaborative effort between charitable business owners, philanthropic donors, the Wexford-Missaukee Intermediate School Read more
February 2019
/in Executive Director's Blog /by Kevin MistFoundation Grants and their Return on Investment.
Return on investment (ROI) is a traditional financial metric used to analyze the efficiency of an investment. ROI = profit from an investment/investment cost and is usually expressed as a percentage. For instance, if you invest $1,000 in creating a website and it increases your sales by $1,500, then the ROI = (500 / 1,000) x 100 = 50%. Read more