2020 Fall Grants Announced
On September 17, 2020 HCCF hosted our Annual Celebration on the lawn at Bird Creek Golf Club. This outdoor, socially distanced version of the Celebration allowed supporters, donors, sponsors, and community organizations to celebrate another year of giving local.
In addition to a recap of the Emergency Assistance Grant efforts, HCCF Executive Director, Mackenzie Price Sundblad announced this year’s Fall Grant recipients, totaling nearly $13,000.
Bad Axe Senior Retirees Club- Bingo Project - $1,000
This grant will be used to repair and maintain the Bingo Machine, providing a social outing for our senior population.
Bad Axe Middle School - Bad Axe Schools Comfort Closet - $300
The Comfort Closet is stocked with toiletries and hygiene supplies for Bad Axe students in need and their families.
Scheurer Health - Diabetes Prevention Program - $1,000
The Diabetes Prevention Program is a new educational program being offered by Scheurer to help at-risk individuals prevent the onset of Type 2 Diabetes.
Harbor Beach Area Fire Department - Fire Safety Program - $1,500
This grant will be used to continue to build the Department’s fire safety program to educate the community, especially youth, on fire safety practices.
American Legion Post 197 - Heroes Project - $2,500
The Heroes Project honors fallen soldiers from Harbor Beach. This grant will be used to install flagpoles and flags honoring each branch of the military, the POW/MIA flag, and flag of the United States.
Nicholas James Thomasma - HuCo Songs - $1,000
HuCo Songs is an annual songwriting retreat featuring, at the conclusion of the retreat, a free community concert.
Huron County Recovery & Prevention Roundtable - Rides for Recovery - $1,570
This grant will pay for transportation costs for people seeking treatment for alcohol or other substance abuse disorders.
Sebewaing Twp. Library - StoryWalk - $1,000
Pages of a children’s book will be placed along a walking route to encourage literacy and exercise.
Huron Learning Center Preschool - Traveling Book Totes - $1,000
Traveling book totes was developed to enhance home-school connections and encourage parents to read with their children.
Ubly Community Club - Ubly TNR Program - $1,000
This program is being formed to help trap, neuter and release the overwhelming number of feral cats in the Village.
Youth for Christ - Off Campus Connections - $1,000
This grant will support parents and students adjusting to learning from home.
