Spring 2020 Grants Awarded Total $102,379.00

Jul 31, 2020Grants

Janks (Willam A. & Ruth) Fund

Tuscola Homeless CoalitionHousing assistance paid directly to landlords – prevent homelessness$2,500.00
St. Christopher Parish Food PantryProvide emergency food to those in need on monthly basis$3,750.00
Good Samaritan Fund of Tuscola Co. ChurchesProvide emergency food, utility, transportation,housing & medical expense assistance$5,000.00
Millington Community CenterTo replace existing shingles with a metal roof on Millington Community Center building$4,000.00
Tuscola Intermediate School District Mix in MathPurchase matierals for Mix in Math kits in orderto promote math kits and knowledge for 3 year olds prior to entering school.$5,000.00
Friends Old, New & Social “U”Purchase storage closets, games, movies and supplies to support adults with developmental / intellectual disabilities$2,000.00
Caro Exchange ClubTo replace aging, worn tree identification signs at the Exchange Club Forest Trail; purchase chairs$3,467.00
McLaren Caro RegionPurchase (2) ER Stretchers$3,500.00
Revive MinistriesUpgrades and repairs needed prior to opening a building for food pantry, thrift store and other community activities$7,500.00
Tuscola Technology Center10 square top tables/4 chairs each to use in the Cleaver Café for culinary students to learn service within the school curriculum.$3,085.00
Great Start Tuscola’s Imagination LibraryTo purchase age appropriate books for children in Tuscola County$4,000.00
The Fowler CenterPurchase an insulated food pan carrier to increase the quality and safety of our food service.$1,836.00
Tuscola County Fair AssociationProvide a safety/security update to new Midway$3,991.00
Mayville Firefighters AssociationPurchase a 5 Row 15′ PRF Bleacher with chainlink safety fence at Ohmer Park$2,000.00
Mayville Firefighters AssociationPurchase sufficient lighting for safe events at Ohmer Park$2,000.00
Total Janks Awards$53,629.00

Andrews (Claude & Etta) Fund

Good Samaritan Fund of Tuscola Co. ChurchesProvide emergency food, utility, transportation, housing & medical expense assistance$5,000.00
Tuscola Transition Network / TISDTuscola Transition Day for 10th grade transition day “Outdoor Learning for Independence” supporting students with special needs$300.00
Tuscola ISD – Mix in MathPurchase matierals for Mix in Math kits in order to promote math kits and knowledge for 3 year olds prior to entering school.$3,991.00
Total Andrews Awards$10,300.00

Future Youth Involvement Fund

Tuscola Transition Network / TISDTuscola Transition Day for 10th grade transition day “Outdoor Learning for Independence” supporting students with special needs$1,400.00
Barb Smith Suicide Resource & Response NetworkTo support ongoing efforts to remove financial barriers to Tuscola Co. residents seeking training in suicide prevention$9,500.00
Kingston Schools – Youth Athletic ProgramRepair and replace field surfaces along with field upgrade at elementary school and improve drainage on all baseball/softball fields.$5,200.00
Village of Cass CityTwo new drinking fountain/water bottle filling stations to replace old ones at Helen Stevens Memorial Pool and Day Camp Building in Municipal Park.$500.00
Millington Jr/Sr High SchoolFunding for classroom set of Chromebooks for Khan Academy classes – grades 8-9-10$5,750.00
Vassar High School, High School Robotics Team 7784Registration fee is $5,000 – hope to be granted in order to continue to provide this experience to Robotics team members.$3,400.00
Total F.Y.I. Awards$25,700.00

Greater Millington Area Fund

Millington Community CenterTo replace existing shingles with a metal roof on Millington Community Center building$1,500.00
Millington Helping Handz/Kids MinistryTo purchase new socks and underwear for distribution to school aged children in need in the community$1,500.00
Village of Millington Police DepartmentReplace obsolete police radios and other equipment that will allow assisting residents more efficiently$2,000.00
Total Greater Millington Area Fund Awards$5,000.00

Healthy Youth/Healthy Seniors

Hills and Dales General Hospital Inc.To fulfill final budget expenses and furniture necessary to complete accessible Healing Garden/walking trail for wellness programming for all ages$3,045.00
The Fowler Center for Outdoor LearningPurchase 2 PolyJohn Mobile Sinks for rustic campsite areas – increased hygenic practices for food safety and general health.$955.00
Total Healthy Youth/Healthy Senior Fund Awards$4,000.00

Homelessness Fund

Tuscola Homeless CoalitionHousing assistance paid directly to landlords – prevent homelessness$950.00
St. Christopher Parish Food PantryProvide emergency food to those in need on monthly basis$500.00
Human Development CommissionProvide bed frames and mattresses for at least 10 individuals in need$750.00
Total Homelessness Fund Awards$2,200.00

Anne S. Laethem Fund

Tuscola County Fair AssociationExplore restoring window(s) to a building built in the 1920’s. Windows are currently boarded up.$600.00
Total Anne Laethem Awards$600.00

Don List Fund for Special Needs Children

Friends Old, New & Social “U”Purchase storage closets, games, movies and supplies to support adults with developmental/intellectual disabilities$100.00
Village of Cass CityZero-G Chair Swing for children with special needs in Village of Cass City Municipal Park$800.00
Total Don List Fund Awards$900.00

2020 Spring Scholarships Awarded

113 scholarships have been awarded to high school students from:
Akron-Fairgrove, Caro, Cass City, Kingston, Mayville, Millington, Reese, USA and Vassar High Schools
Total 2020 Spring Scholarships Awarded$158,176.00