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 Zonta Club Women’s & Children’s Fund

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Established in 2005, this Fund is used to support projects & programs for women and children, with emphasis on projects that promote health, domestic security or education among that population.  Zonta Club Women’s & Children’s Fund Grant Recipients 2025 – Big Brothers Big Sisters – Mid Michigan – $570.00 for Lunch Buddies Expansion. 2024 – […]
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Ryan McDonald Memorial Fund

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Houghton Lake Little League established this Fund in memory of Ryan McDonald, a Little League All-Star.  The Fund fulfills Ryan’s dream to have top-notch baseball fields for the local Little League teams to play on. Funds are used to support development costs of the Houghton Lake Little League – Graham/McDonald Sports Complex in Houghton Lake. […]
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Sarah Eulaine Tucker (Class of 1977) Fund

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Established in 2000 by Theodore and Eleanor Tucker, this Fund is used for projects, programs and activities of the Roscommon High School students and/or faculty in the departments or areas of English, Music, Social Studies or Foreign Languages. Sarah Eulaine Tucker (Class of 1977) Fund Grant Recipients 2024 – Roscommon Area Public Schools – $3,600.00 […]
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Roscommon County Lakes & Rivers Fund

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Roscommon County’s lakes and rivers are an integral part of the inherent beauty of “up north” in Michigan. Established in 1998, this Fund is devoted to projects, causes or activities serving to protect, improve or increase appreciation of the natural environment and clean water of Roscommon County’s lakes and rivers. Roscommon County Lakes & Rivers […]
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St. Helen General Fund

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This Fund was established in 1998.  Income is unrestricted and applied to the greatest needs in the St. Helen area. St. Helen General Fund Grant Recipients 2025 – ARK Association to Rescue Kritters – $280.00 for New Enclosure Miss Peeps.2024 – Richfield Township Public Library – $230.00 for Garden to Table Programming.2023 – Friends of […]
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 Roscommon County Tobacco Settlement Endowment Fund

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This Fund was established in 2003.  Income is used for health-related programs or activities for senior citizens and youth in Roscommon County. Roscommon County Tobacco Settlement Endowment Fund Grant Recipients 2025 – St. Vincent dePaul – Prudenville – $1,265.00 for Serving Neighbors in Need. 2024 – Lake Township – $1,000.00 for Lake Township Rustic Nature […]
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Larry Sumerix Memorial Summer Music Scholarship Fund

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Lorrance G. “Larry” Sumerix was the band director at Roscommon High School from 1968 until 1991. Music gives students the opportunity to express themselves and it enriches their learning and lives. Friends and family established this Fund in memory of Larry Sumerix to provide Roscommon Middle and High School students the opportunity to attend summer […]
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Wade Family Donor Advised Fund

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This Fund was established in 1997 by John W. and Elizabeth Wade in the interest and welfare of Roscommon County by serving the artistic, cultural, entertainment and education needs of county residents.  Wade Family Donor Advised Fund Grant Recipients 2023 – Kirtland Community College Foundation – $2,500.00 for Path to Success Program. 2022 – C.O.O.R. […]
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Roscommon Area District Library Community Outreach Fund

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This Fund is a Special Project Fund used to provide support to the Roscommon Area District Library, its fundraising, marketing and community outreach programs and projects as directed by the RADL Board of Directors. 2017 – Roscommon Area District Library – $529.69 for library postcard outreach project.2016 – Roscommon Area District Library – $612.75 for […]
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Gerrish-Higgins Educational Fund

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This Fund was started by the Gerrish-Higgins School District in 1998 and the income is used for education needs, including scholarships, for the Roscommon Area Public School District, it students and its faculty. 2021 Grant Award: Roscommon Elementary School Art CLub Receives Grant from RCCF The Roscommon County Community Foundation (RCCF) recently awarded a grant […]
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