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Alexa A. Luck Memorial Fund

Alexa A. Luck Memorial Fund

Posted on December 22, 2014
The Luck and Waterman Families established this new Fund in loving memory of Alexa. To honor Alexa’s love of literature and the arts, income from the Alexa A. Luck Memorial Fund will be used to support programs and projects in the areas of literacy, the arts and educational services within Roscommon County.
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Categories Donor Stories, Educational Funds
Andrew Schmidt Trades Scholarship

Andrew Schmidt Trades Scholarship

Posted on January 24, 2019
The Andrew Schmidt Trades Scholarship will assist Roscommon County graduates and graduating seniors who are enrolled or enrolling in a skilled craft field through an accredited trade/technical/vocational school, college, university, or community college. Preference will be given to applicants who are enrolled into a qualified apprenticeship program. Eligible students will be able to apply for […]
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Annie Williams Rackerby Fund

Posted on November 1, 2021
Ruth Anne (Williams) Rackerby was born September 3, 1943, in Roscommon, MI. In 1965 she graduated from Michigan State University with a degree in Child Development. Annie married Tom Rackerby in 1973. For 16 years she was a K-6 classroom teacher, with three of those years spent in the Philippines working in Department of Defense […]
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Ava Raye Gasper Scholarship

Ava Raye Gasper Scholarship Fund

Posted on September 15, 2020
Ava was born on October 24, 2005. She spent all of her life in Houghton Lake and was entering 10th grade at Houghton Lake High School. She enjoyed basketball, softball, and spending time with her loved ones. The goal of this fund is to create a legacy for Ava and to honor her spirit by […]
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Categories Donor Stories, Scholarship Funds

Big Buck Open Athletic Scholarship Fund

Posted on October 10, 2014
The “Big Buck Open” Athletic Scholarship Fund is open to Roscommon High School students entering 9th through 12th grades to attend individual athletic summer camps. The goal of this fund is to offer up to $800 in $100 student scholarships each summer.
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Categories Donor Stories, Youth Funds

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 […]
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Char Goddard Memorial Scholarship

Char Goddard Memorial Scholarship

Posted on August 4, 2016
Char was born in Dearborn on August 14, 1967. She lived her life in Roscommon, and was a beloved member of the community. Most people knew her as a person who would do anything for anyone, and who possessed a kind and giving heart. Char served as the director of food services for Roscommon Area […]
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Categories Donor Stories, Scholarship Funds

Community Impact Fund

Posted on May 25, 2022
In 1997 the Roscommon County Community Foundation was established with a mission to create a stronger community for good- for everyone. As the community has changed in 25 years, the needs within Roscommon County the RCCF strives to fulfill are everchanging and constant. Hence, the Board of Trustees has established the Community Impact Fund in […]
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Cornerstone Fund

Posted on December 30, 2014
Income is unrestricted and applied to areas of greatest need.
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Categories Donor Stories, General/Undesignated Funds
Beverly Nester Memorial Scholarship

Donald W. & Beverly Nester Memorial Scholarship

Posted on October 10, 2014
Beverly Nester was born in Indiana in 1932. Eventually her father took a job in Detroit at Ford Motor Company and the family moved to Michigan. Beverly graduated from Northwestern High School and it was there she met her husband Don. The Nesters lived in Warren where Don worked as a car salesman and Bev […]
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Categories Donor Stories, Scholarship Funds

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