Robert & Anne Schmit Endowed Fund Gives to the Escanaba Knights of Columbus Council #640

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR DELTA COUNTY

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            Community Foundation for Delta County Board of Trustees Members, Mr. Brian Pahnke and Mr. Bob VanDamme, present a check for $2,697.98 to the Escanaba Knights of Columbus Council #640 Grand Knight Mr. Tom Desy from the Robert & Anne Schmit Endowed Fund a fund held by the Community Foundation for Delta County, an affiliate of the Community Foundation of the Upper Peninsula.

 

          Knights of Columbus Council #640 Grand Knight Mr. Desy commented, “The annual gift we receive from the Robert & Anne Schmit Endowed Fund, as well as other generous donations, is critical to the success of the Council.”  He continued, “We are thankful to our donors and for the Community Foundation for Delta County for the huge role they play in our community”.

           

If you’re interested in finding out how you can start a fund and give to places dear to your heart, now and into the future, please contact the community foundation by calling 906-786-6654, we would love to talk with you or set up an appointment to see you at 2420 1st Avenue South Escanaba, Michigan.   Mandatory IRA contributions are welcomed and are a great vehicle to donate or start your own fund.

 

          The community foundation is a 501 (c)(3) organization and proud to be certified by National Standards. 

 

For good. For ever. 

 

Dr. Mary L. Cretens Endowment Fund Gives to All Saints Catholic Church

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR DELTA COUNTY

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            Mr. Todd Maki, Board of trustee Member and Mr. Charlie Becker, Board Chair of the Community Foundation for Delta County presents Ms. Mary Knoch of All Saints Catholic Church in Gladstone a check from the Dr. Mary L. Cretens Endowment Fund in the amount of $775.00. 

 

Dr. Cretens was a wonderful daughter and a woman of good faith and wanted to make sure that upon her passing that All Saints Church would have an annual Easter Vigil honoring her parents, Charles J. and Victoria Cretens, as well as a birthday mass for each of her parents and herself throughout the year.  It was important to her that during the Christmas Season, a Mass honoring her belief and faith be done, as well as making sure that altar candles, wine and other similar needs of the church were met.

 

If you’re interested in finding out how you can start a fund and give to places dear to your heart, now and into the future, please contact the community foundation by calling 906-786-6654, we would love to talk with you or set up an appointment to see you at 2420 1st Avenue South Escanaba, Michigan.   

 

We are a 501 (c)(3) organization and proud to be certified by National Standards. 

 

For good. For ever.

City of Gladstone Receives An Annual Disbursement From The Dr. Mary L. Cretens Endowment Fund

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR DELTA COUNTY

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City of Gladstone receives an Annual Disbursement

 from the Dr. Mary L. Cretens Endowment Fund

 

Community Foundation for Delta County Board Chair, Mr. Charlie Becker and Board Trustees Mr. Todd Maki and Mr. Eric Willour presents the City of Gladstone Manager, Rob Spreitzer and Treasurer, Ms. Vicki Schroeder a check from the Dr. Mary L. Cretens Endowment Fund for her annual distribution to the City of Gladstone in the amount of $153,943.60. 

 

Mr. Becker stated, “Dr. Cretens was a lifelong resident of the City of Gladstone, and she loved her community. She exemplified the Community Foundation’s motto “For good. For ever.” such that, upon her passing she had her trust and philanthropic giving turned over to the Community Foundation for Delta County, an affiliate of the Community Foundation of the Upper Peninsula, to make her gifts to a number of organizations that she cared deeply about”.

 

Dr. Cretens was a long-term member of our foundation board and served on our executive committee as well.  She cared a great deal about people, and she knew the Community Foundation for Delta County would be in existence well into the future and therefore the perfect vehicle to undertake her gifting after her passing.

 

Mr. Spreitzer expressed his sincere thanks to Dr. Cretens and the Community Foundation on behalf of the citizens of Gladstone.  “I am well aware of the tremendous amount of money we have received from Dr. Mary Cretens Endowment fund held in the Community Foundation for Delta County and the funds we will continue to receive in the future.  The impact Dr. Cretens generosity has made throughout the years, and will continue to make well into the future, to the City of Gladstone and its citizens is astronomical.  Our gratitude to her thoughtful philanthropy and the foundations commitment and respect for Dr. Cretens is astounding.”

 

“Dr. Cretens insight for the future of community, people and animals is amazing. This year the community foundation has distributed annual gifts totaling over $353,000.00 from the Dr. Mary L. Cretens Endowment Fund.  Her fund has had and will continue to have an enormous impact on so many,” stated Mr. Becker.

 

If you’re interested in finding out how you can start a fund and give to places dear to your heart, now and into the future, please contact the community foundation by calling 906-786-6654. We would love to talk with you, or set up an appointment to see you at 2420 1st Avenue South Escanaba, Michigan.   Mandatory IRA contributions are welcomed and are a great vehicle to donate or start your own fund.           

 

We are a 501 (c)(3) organization and proud to be certified by National Standards.  

Robert and Anne Schmit Endowed Fund Gives to St. Joseph-St. Patrick Church

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR DELTA COUNTY

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Robert & Anne Schmit Grant

 

          Community Foundation for Delta County Board of Trustee Members Mr. Nick Chenier and Mr. Todd Maki present a check in the amount of $4,753.58 to Fr. Tim Ferguson of St. Joseph-St. Patricks’ Church. 

 

 Mr. Chenier commented, “The gift to the St. Joseph-St. Patricks’ Church is from the annual distribution of an endowed fund Robert and Anne Schmit started within and by the Community Foundation for Delta County, an affiliate of the Community Foundation of the Upper Peninsula.  The couple were longtime members of the parish.”

 

“Robert and Anne Schmit were well known members of the community and placed an endowment in the community foundation to continue their philanthropy to several organizations and causes after their passing.  Our community owes Mr. & Mrs. Schmit a deep debt of gratitude,” said Mr. Todd Maki.

 

          “Mr. & Mrs. Schmit were supportive of our parish while they were alive and we are extremely grateful that they have remembered our church with their annual gift,” stated Fr. Ferguson.

 

If you’re interested in finding out how you can start a fund and give to places dear to your heart, now and into the future, please contact the community foundation by calling 906-786-6654, we would love to talk with you or set up an appointment to see you at 2420 1st Avenue South Escanaba, Michigan.  Mandatory IRA contributions are welcomed and are a great vehicle to donate or start your own fund.

 

          The community foundation is a 501 (c)(3) organization and proud to be certified by National Standards. 

 

For good. For ever.

Dr. Mary L. Cretens Endowment Fund Gives to the Delta Menominee Public Health Department

From left to right: Delta County Board of Trustee Members Mr. Brian Pahnke and Mr. Bob VanDamme; retiring Health Office/Administrator, Mr. Michael Synder; and the new incoming Health Office/Administrator Ms. Dayna Kapp, of the Delta Menominee Public Health Department.

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR DELTA COUNTY

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            Community Foundation for Delta County Board of Trustee Members Mr. Brian Pahnke and Mr. Bob VanDamme are shown presenting an annual distribution check from the Dr. Mary L. Cretens Endowment Fund, a fund held by the Community Foundation for Delta County, an affiliate of the Community Foundation of the Upper Peninsula, in the amount of $9,396.24 to the retiring Health Office/Administrator, Mr. Michael Synder and the new incoming Health Office/Administrator Ms. Dayna Kapp, of the Delta Menominee Public Health Department. 

 

Mr. Pahnke stated, “Dr. Cretens was a lifelong resident of the City of Gladstone, and she loved her community. She exemplified the Community Foundation’s motto “For good. For ever.” such that, upon her passing she had her trust and philanthropic giving turned over to the Community Foundation for Delta County, an affiliate of the Community Foundation of the Upper Peninsula, to make her gifts to a number of organizations that she cared deeply about”.

 

Dr. Cretens was a long-term member of our foundation board and served on our executive committee as well.  She cared a great deal about people, and she knew the Community Foundation would be in existence well into the future and therefore the perfect vehicle to undertake her gifting after her passing.

 

Mr. Snyder commented, “The annual gift we receive from the Dr. Mary L. Cretens Endowed Fund helps us supplement current programs or create new ones for the betterment of the community we serve.  We are grateful to Dr. Cretens and the Community Foundation for Delta County in the huge part they play in making our community a better place.”

 

            If you’re interested in finding out how you can start a fund and give to places dear to your heart, now and into the future, please contact the community foundation by calling 906-786-6654, we would love to talk with you or set up an appointment to see you at 2420 1st Avenue South Escanaba, Michigan.   Mandatory IRA contributions are welcomed and are a great vehicle to donate or start your own fund.

We are a 501 (c)(3) organization and proud to be certified by National Standards. 

Community Foundation for Delta County Proudly Announces the Newly Established "Dan Beggs and Karen Stabile Endowed Fund"

Community Foundation for Delta County, an affiliate of the Community Foundation of the Upper Peninsula, proudly announces a new fund established called the Dan Beggs and Karen Stabile Endowed Fund.

The purpose of the Fund shall be to help financially support the Lakewood Cemetery in Stonington, Michigan and the Delta Animal Shelter for their operating account with an annual donation, as well as a one-time donation to the Community Foundation for Delta County’s Feed-the-Kids Backpack School/Lunch Program. Said fund will start upon their passing.

If you’re interested in finding out how you can start a fund and give to places dear to your hear, now and into the future, please contact the Community Foundation by calling (906) 786-6654. We would love to talk with you, or set up an appointment to see you at 2420 1st Avenue South in Escanaba, Michigan. Mandatory IRA contributions are welcomed, and are a great vehicle to donate or start your own fund.

We are a 501(c)(3) organization, and proud to be certified by National Standards.

For good. For Ever.

The Community Foundation of the Upper Peninsula Proudly Announces the Newly Established Sebewa Wetland Mitigation Bank Endowment Fund

The Community Foundation of the Upper Peninsula proudly announces a new fund established at the community foundation called the Sebewa Wetland Mitigation Bank Endowment Fund.

The purpose of the Fund is to provide grant support to assist in the preservation and management of the Sebewa Wetland Mitigation Bank Preservation Site. The intent of the Donor is to provide additional future funds in order to fund preservation and management of additional preservation sites and wetland bank sites.

Interested in finding out how you can start a fund, email the Community Foundation of the Upper Peninsula Administrative Coordinator Connie Mayville at office@cfup.org or call her at 906-789-5972.

The Community Foundation of the Upper Peninsula is a 501 (c)(3) organization and proud to be certified by National Standards.

For good. For ever.

The Community Foundation for Delta County Proudly Announces the Newly Established Walter C. and Anna May Peters Scholarship Endowment Fund

The Community Foundation for Delta County proudly announces a new fund established at the community foundation called Walter C. and Anna May Peters Scholarship Endowment Fund.

     The purpose of the fund shall be to provide an annual scholarship to a Rapid River High School graduate who intends to continue his/her education with preference given first to a graduate attending Western Michigan University majoring in Education; secondly to graduate attending Western Michigan University in a field other than Education; thirdly to a graduate attending Northern Michigan University majoring in Education or finally to a graduate attending any other state university or college and that graduate is going to continue their education in a science curriculum that results in a BS. If no such graduate meets the previous requirements, then the scholarship can be awarded at the discretion of the Rapid River School Scholarship Committee.

   Have questions on how you can make a difference through scholarships, contact the Community Foundation for Delta County Administrative Coordinator, Connie Mayville via email at office@cfup.org or call 906-786-6654.

Robert & Anne Schmit Endowed Fund Gives to the Delta County Historical Society

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR DELTA COUNTY

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            Community Foundation for Delta County Board of Trustees Members Mr. Nick Chenier, Mr. Brian Pahnke and Mr. Eric Willour present a check for $1,952.82 to Mr. Charles Lundquist, President of the Delta County Historical Society in Escanaba from the Robert & Anne Schmit Endowed Fund held by the Community Foundation for Delta County

 

            The Community Foundation Board of Trustees are honored to be able to provide these funds to the Delta County Historical Center which plays such an important role in the history of the community and brings many people from outside the community to view their displays; learn about our history plus how and when Escanaba was established.

 

            Mr. Lundquist mentioned, “The annual gift we receive from the Robert & Anne Schmit Endowed Fund, as well as support from the Community Foundation for Delta County and other donors, is critical to the success of the Historical Society.”  He continued, “Delta County is fortunate to have the Dr. John and Mary Jane Beaumier Museum and Archives Building with its many historical items; documents and pictures.”

 

If you have never had the opportunity to visit the Dr. John and Mary Jane Beaumier Museum and Archives Building, I would highly recommend you take some time and visit.  I think you’ll be surprised at what you may learn about the history of Escanaba.

             

If you’re interested in finding out how you can start a fund and give to places dear to your heart, now and into the future, please contact the community foundation by calling 906-786-6654, emailing:  office@cfup.org or stop by 2420 1st Avenue South Escanaba, Michigan.  Mandatory IRA contributions are welcomed and are a great vehicle to donate or start your own fund. 

 

The community foundation is a 501 (c)(3) organization and proud to be certified by National Standards. 

 

For good. For ever. 

Robert and Anne Schmit Endowed Fund Gives to William Bonifas Fine Arts Center

Pictured from left: Mr. Charles Becker, CFFDC Board Chair; Mr. Todd Maki, CFFDC Board Member; and Ms. Kate Oman, Gallery Director for William Bonifas Fine Arts Center.

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR DELTA COUNTY

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Community Foundation for Delta County Board Chair, Mr. Charles Becker and Board of Trustee Member Mr. Todd Maki present a check in the amount of $1,747.26 to Ms. Kate Oman, Gallery Director of the William Bonifas Fine Arts Center in Escanaba, from the Robert and Anne Schmit Endowed Fund, a fund held by the Community Foundation for Delta County, an affiliate of the Community Foundation of the Upper Peninsula

The Community Foundation for Delta County was pleased and excited to be able to provide the Robert and Anne Schmit Endowed Fund donation to the William Bonifas Fine Arts Center which plays such an important role in the cultural affairs of our community. Many people from Delta County and other counties stop in to view their art displays and many partake in their workshops or attend a play. Not only does the Williams Bonifas Fine Arts Center offer a wide variety of unique and specialty pieces of permeant art to view in their gallery, but they also have many beautiful one-of-a-kind items for sale.”

Ms. Oman commented, “The gift we receive from the Robert and Anne Schmit Endowed Fund endowed fund, as well as support from the Community Foundation for Delta County and other donors, is critical to the success of the William Bonifas Fine Arts Center. Delta County is fortunate to have the Community Foundation for Delta County and the positive influence they have on our community each year.” .

If you’re interested in finding out how you can start a fund and give to places dear to your heart, now and into the future, please contact the community foundation by calling 906-786-6654, we would love to talk with you or set up an appointment to see you at 2420 1st Avenue South Escanaba, Michigan. Mandatory IRA contributions are welcomed and are a great vehicle to donate or start your own fund.

The Community Foundation for Delta County is a 501 (c)(3) organization and proud to be certified by National Standards.

For good. For ever.

Gladstone Area Schools Public Library Receives Cretens Funds

GLADSTONE AREA SCHOOLS PUBLIC LIBRARY RECEIVES CRETENS FUNDS

Community Foundation for Delta County Board of Trustees Member Mr. Nick Chenier, along with the Board Chair, Mr. Charles Becker and Board Member, Mrs. Kristen MacArthur present a check in the amount of $5623.40 from Dr. Mary L. Cretens Fund, a fund held at the Community Foundation for Delta County, an affiliate of the Community Foundation of the Upper Peninsula, to the Gladstone Area Schools Public Library Member, Judy Wyckoff, President, Ms. Peggy Ritche and Treasurer, Ms. Maggie Smith.

An avid reader, Dr. Cretens was a frequent visitor to the Gladstone Area Schools Public Library. She had a great interest in many subjects and made reading and learning a lifelong quest.

An avid reader, Dr. Cretens was a frequent visitor to the Gladstone Area Schools Public Library. She had a great interest in many subjects and made reading and learning a lifelong quest.

Dr. Cretens was an outstanding citizen of Gladstone and much of her philanthropy is directed to her hometown.

If you’re interested in finding out how you can start a fund and give to places dear to your heart, now and into the future, please contact the community foundation by calling 906-786-6654, we would love to talk with you or set up an appointment to see you at 2420 1st Avenue South Escanaba, Michigan. Mandatory IRA contributions are welcomed and are a great vehicle to donate or start your own fund.

We are a 501 (c)(3) organization and proud to be certified by National Standards.

For good. For ever.

Larry and Chris Lundin Endowment Fund Gives to OSF Women in Philanthropy

Community Foundation for Delta County Board Members, Mr. Brian Pahnke and Mr. Eric Willour, along with Donor Representative of the Larry and Chris Lundin Endowment Fund, Mrs. Chris Lundin present a check in the amount of $1,000.00 to Ms. Jean Arvan, OSF Women in Philanthropy Gift Officer and Director of Philanthropy.

 

            “It is truly my honor on behalf of my late husband Larry, and myself, to present the OSF Women in Philanthropy this donation.  They do so much good, “commented Mrs. Lundin.

             

Ms. Arvan expressed her appreciation for the Larry and Chris Lundin Endowment Fund gift and continued, “The mission of Women in Philanthropy is to optimize the opportunity for women to help direct the future of health care in our community. Women are a significant source of philanthropy around the world and the primary decision makers in their families regarding health care.”

 

If you’re interested in finding out how you can start a fund and give to places dear to your heart, now or into the future, please contact the community foundation by calling 906-786-6654, we would love to talk with you or set up an appointment at your convenience.  Mandatory IRA contributions are welcomed and are a great vehicle to donate or start your own fund.           

 

The Community Foundation for Delta County is a 501 (c)(3) organization and proud to be certified by National Standards. 

 

For good. For ever.