The foundation began in 1992, when a group of far-sighted civic leaders came together to discuss ways to build charitable capital for this community. With technical and financial support from the Frey Foundation in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and the Malpass Foundation in East Jordan, Michigan, the group soon established a community foundation to serve Charlevoix County.
Visit Charlevoix, The Charlevoix County Community Foundation, Pure Michigan, and AbleVu have teamed up to make Charlevoix ... Read More >> ·...more
What makes northern Michigan special? Why do folks move here? What might our future look like in the next decade, for better or for worse? These are the questions the Northern Express asked 50...more
The position young people are dealt with can be complex, and yet the entire economic system is still focused for an age that’s almost gone astray. The solution? Promoting social enterprise and getting these young people integrated into work.