Dr. Mary L. Cretens Fund Gives to the William Bonifas Fine Arts Center

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR DELTA COUNTY

NEWS RELEASE – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

            Community Foundation for Delta County Board Members Mr. Nick Chenier and Mr. Todd Maki present a check in the amount of $6,903.96 to Ms. Kate Oman, Gallery Director of the William Bonifas Fine Arts Center in Escanaba, from the Dr. Mary L. Cretens Fund held in the Community Foundation for Delta County, an affiliate of the Community Foundation of the Upper Peninsula.

            Mr. Chenier stated, “The Community Foundation for Delta County Board of Trustees are pleased and excited to be able to provide the Dr. Mary L. Cretens annual funds to the William Bonifas Fine Arts Center which plays such an important role in the cultural affairs of the community.” 

Mr. Maki commented, “The William Bonifas Fine Arts Center brings many people not just from within our community but also from outside the community to view their art displays, take part 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, they also have many beautiful one-of-a-kind items for sale.”

 “The annual gift we receive from Dr. Mary L. Cretens 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,” commented Ms. Oman. 

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. 

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