Donor Stories

Bertl Family Scholarship Fund

Posted on August 5, 2024

The Bertl Family Scholarship Fund is a one-year award dedicated to supporting students pursuing an education in industrial technologies. This scholarship not only aims to provide financial assistance but also to honor the rich history and enduring legacy of the Bertl family, who played a significant role in shaping the community of Roscommon, Michigan. Marie […]

Bonnie Biggar Music Fund

Posted on May 1, 2023

Bonnie Biggar had a deep love for music and art, which she generously shared with her community. She was a gifted musician with an impressive history of participating in community music groups. Music was not her only passion, however. Bonnie led an adventurous life and pursued a wide range of interests. After earning her elementary […]

Harry & Marjorie Walbridge Scholarship Fund

Posted on October 13, 2022

Harry and Marjorie Walbridge were dedicated members of Roscommon County. Harry moved to the Roscommon Area in 1973 and met Marge, they were married in 1977 in Rose City, Michigan. Harry and Marge gave back to their community with their time and generous support to the RCCF’s scholarship program. Harry was involved in the Masonic […]

Sharon A. Hacker Nursing Scholarship Fund

Posted on October 13, 2022

Sharon Hacker, along with her husband Randy, spent time between Houghton Lake and Fenton. Sharon worked in the propane industry for most of her life, she even was the editor for the Propane Journal. Randy established and ran his own trucking company. Sharon’s real passion was to be a nurse, one she was unable to […]

Lynda’s Food Pantry Fund

Posted on May 24, 2022

A devoted member of the community, Lynda Hogaboom was deeply involved in charitable causes and projects throughout Roscommon County. After retiring from the Salvation Army, Lynda and her husband, Larry, moved to Houghton Lake in 1999, where they continued their lifelong commitment to service. The Hogabooms were known for stepping in wherever help was needed, […]

Lawrence C. Dashner Scholarship Fund

Posted on January 27, 2022

The Roscommon County Community Foundation (RCCF) is excited to announce that a new fund has been established in honor of Lawrence C. Dashner. He was always giving back to his community. He enjoyed volunteering at the Roscommon County Animal Shelter, Gahagan Nature Preserve and the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary in Michigan and Florida. The purpose […]

Houghton Lake Sports Booster Scholarship Fund

Posted on June 9, 2021

This scholarship will benefit graduating seniors from Houghton Lake High School who are continuing their education at an accredited college, university, community college or trade/technical/vocational school. Seniors who apply MUST have participated in at least one sport every year for four years and have minimum grade point average of 3.5. Houghton Lake Sports Booster Scholarship […]

Bobbe Morley Scholarship Fund

Posted on June 8, 2021

Bobbe had a passion to always lend a hand others in need. She steered the Schroeder Foundation to helping the great people of Roscommon County. When it was time to pass the torch, her children took over the Schroeder Foundation with the same passion and love that she had, which led to the creation of […]

Weede Family Community Recreation Fund

Posted on November 3, 2020

Tom was a passionate coach and educator. He inspired many students to reach their fullest potential in the classroom and on the field in his twenty-three years as an educator and coach. Outdoor recreation, especially fishing and spending time in the woods, were some of Tom’s favorite pastimes. His family’s wish is to share his […]

Northern Michigan Children’s Assessment Center Fund

Posted on September 23, 2020

The Northern Michigan Children’s Assessment Center’s core service is to provide a multidisciplinary response to cases involving a child victim. They strive to align multiple law enforcement agencies, state child protective services, the court, schools, medical, and mental health services to provide a comprehensive child-focused process that ensures children are given a proper interview, advocacy, […]