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Donor Stories

Friends For Safe Schools Fund

Posted on June 20, 2016
The classroom is a place where students should feel safe and secure. That’s why parents, local law enforcement officials, governmental agencies and schools joined forces to form The Friends for Safe Schools Committee. The Committee’s mission is to add another layer of security in all county schools with a device called “The Boot.” This device […]
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Categories Donor Stories, Special Projects

Howard B. “Corky” Gaylor Memorial Fund

Posted on August 28, 2015
Howard B. “Corky” Gaylor was born on September 14, 1930. Mr. Gaylor lived a very full life. His accomplishments varied from serving in the U.S. Coast Guard during the Korean War, to owning and operating Gaylor Insurance Agency, to his hobbies of purple duck carving and bird hunting. He also served as the Roscommon County […]
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Categories Donor Stories, Youth Funds

Roscommon County Mental Health Services Fund

Posted on August 28, 2015
This fund was established by a single donor that recognizes an underserved population in our community. Support will be provided to mental health services and substance abuse programs in Roscommon County. Roscommon County Mental Health Services Fund Grant Recipients 2024 – Northern Michigan Children’s Assessment Center – $5,000.00 for Community Outreach & Education.Oasis of Hope […]
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Houghton Lake Rotary Club Memorial Scholarship

Posted on June 4, 2015
The Houghton Lake Rotary Club Memorial Scholarship was created in memory of active Houghton Lake Rotarians who have passed away; founding member and past President John MacKenzie (2004); past President Russ Graham (2004); and past President and past District 6290 Governor Robert Gandolfi (2014). Those that knew John, Russ or Bob understood that they exemplified […]
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Categories Donor Stories, Scholarship Funds

Roscommon County Health Improvement Endowment Fund

Posted on March 23, 2015
Established in 2015, the Fund will provide grants in support of community-wide medical health initiatives with priority given to programs that serve at-risk or low-income residents of Roscommon County. Roscommon County Health Improvement Endowment Fund Grant Recipients 2025 – Ogemaw Hills Free Clinic – $1,200.00 for Improving Diabetic Health Outcomes. 2024 – C.O.O.R. Intermediate School […]
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Categories Donor Stories, Health Funds

Habitat for Humanity General Fund

Posted on December 30, 2014
Habitat for Humanity is an organization where people come together to build homes and communities. They advocate for affordable housing, promoting dignity and hope. This fund was established in 1998.  Income is unrestricted and applied to areas of greatest need within the organization. Habitat For Humanity General Fund Grant Recipients 2017 – Roscommon County Habitat […]
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Houghton Lake Community School District Support Fund

Posted on December 30, 2014
Established in 2007, this Fund is used for charitable purposes of supporting projects, programs and educational materials for the Houghton Lake Community Schools and/or any other needs that may arise within the school district. Houghton Lake Community School District Support Fund Grant Recipients 2024 – Houghton Lake Community Schools – $130 – Tigers Game 2025Houghton […]
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Categories Donor Stories, Educational Funds

Houghton Lake Education Fund

Posted on December 30, 2014
Income is used for educational needs, including scholarships, for the Houghton Lake Community Schools, its students and faculty. Houghton Lake Education Fund Grant Recipients 2025 – Houghton Lake Community Schools – $4,245 – Kiln JR/SR High 2024 – Houghton Lake Community Schools – $1,470 – Tigers Game 2025Houghton Lake Community Schools – $1,470 – Mackinaw […]
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Houghton Lake Public Library Excellence Fund

Posted on December 30, 2014
Established in 2006, this Fund is used to enhance library programming and services that may not be covered in the regular operating budget. Houghton Lake Public Library Excellence Fund Grant Recipients 2025 – Houghton Lake Public Library – $880 – Annual Disbursement 2024 – Houghton Lake Public Library – $779 – Annual Disbursement 2023 – […]
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Houghton Lake Rotary Club General Fund

Posted on December 30, 2014
The Rotary Club works to promote peace, provide clean water and sanitation, support education, and grow local economies, among other causes. This fund was established in 1998.  Income is unrestricted and applied to the greatest needs in the Houghton Lake/Prudenville area, as recommended by the Houghton Lake Rotary Club. 2023 – Denton Township – $2,144.19 […]
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