RCCF Awards Grant to Support RHS Pantry
Upon noticing the shortage of basic care items available for distribution to students and families, Jesse Waterman, art teacher at Roscommon Area Public Schools (RAPS), established the RHS Pantry in 2020. The goal of the RHS Pantry is to provide students and their families with basic care items free of judgment. The pantry, solely funded […]
RCCF Awards Grant for Garden Revitalization
The Crawford-Roscommon Conservation District (CRCD) hopes to bring the joy of gardening back to residents of Roscommon County by fulfilling the Roscommon Community Garden Revitalization Project. Unfortunately, in 2020 the Roscommon Community Garden had fallen into decline, due to the social distancing restrictions and disrepair of the garden beds. Additionally, the garden has been facing […]
Grant Awarded to Northern Michigan Children’s Assessment Center
Northern Michigan Children’s Assessment Center (NMCAC) ensures youth are given what they need after they have been the victim of a crime. Upon opening its doors in 2015 NMCAC has had over 1,500 children referred to their resources, 613 of these have been residents of Roscommon County. Their mission is to provide advocacy and treatment […]
Richfield Township Public Library Awarded Grant
The Roscommon County Community Foundation (RCCF) is eager to announce that the Richfield Township Public Library was presented a grant of $1,050.00 to help with expanding family literacy. Funding for this project was provided by the Roscommon County Kellogg Youth Fund. With the grant the library was able to purchase new family friendly furniture. Items […]
Munson Healthcare Grayling Hospital Receives Grant
The Roscommon County Community Foundation (RCCF) is thrilled to announce that the Munson Healthcare Grayling Hospital was presented with a grant of $5,000.00 to help with the purchase of 4K HD surgical monitors. Funding for this project was provided by the Nester Family Charitable Fund. The 4K HD surgical monitors present the surgeons with clear […]
NMCAC Awarded Funding
The Roscommon County Community Foundation (RCCF) is delighted to share that the Northern Michigan Children’s Assessment Center (NMCAC) was awarded a grant of $5,500 to help establish a detailed strategic plan. Funding for this project was provided by the Nester Family Charitable Fund. “The Center has just celebrated our 8th year. We have celebrated so […]
ARK Receives Funding
The Roscommon County Community Foundation (RCCF) is excited to share that the A.R.K. (Association to Rescue Kritters) was awarded a grant of $1,567.00 to help care for the animals. Funding for this project was provided by the Larry Eastley and Clare Fisher Eastley Animal Support Fund and the Viola J. Moore Animal Fund. “Thank you […]
Roscommon Area Recreation Authority Awarded Grant
It is an exciting time for the Roscommon Area Recreation Authority as they were recently recipients of a $13,000 grant from a Family Donor Advised Fund from the Roscommon County Community Foundation. This funding allowed the Authority to purchase a new 2022 Skidoo Skandic to groom cross country trails for skiing. The RARA has groomed […]
Camp Westminster Receives Grant
The Roscommon County Community Foundation (RCCF) is thrilled to share that Camp Westminster was awarded a grant of $2,500 to help host a day camp for Roscommon Public School District. Funding for this project was provided by the Morley Foundation Fund. With this funding the camp was able to hold a summer day camp for […]
#CommunityChoice Grant Cycle #10 Winner
The Roscommon County Community Foundation (RCCF) is excited to share that the Richfield Township Public Library was the winner of our #CommunityChoice contest. The library had the most votes on our Facebook contest. Richfield Township Public Library was awarded a grant of $1000. Funding for this project was provided by the Ambassador club. With the […]