Kyle Akin Scholarship Fund
Kyle was a remarkable person who could brighten up any room with his smile and infectious laughter. He was well-known for his enormous bear hugs among his family and friends. Kyle had a great passion for creating things with his hands. He loved spending time in the garage, working on rebuilding cars with his family. […]
Bonnie Biggar Music Fund
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
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
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 […]
Community Impact Fund
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 […]
Lynda’s Food Pantry Fund
A devoted member of the community, Lynda Hogaboom was involved in many charitable causes and projects within Roscommon County. Lynda and her husband, Larry, moved to Houghton Lake in 1999 after they retired from the Salvation Army. The Hogaboom’s were dedicated to serving their community and stepped in at every opportunity. Lynda volunteered at the […]
Lawrence C. Dashner Scholarship Fund
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 […]
Annie Williams Rackerby Fund
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 […]
Houghton Lake Sports Booster Scholarship Fund
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.