When access to Raven Hill Discovery Center was blocked due to planned bridge construction on Fuller Road, funding from a C3F Arts & Culture grant helped the Center to stay connected with the community through a creative pop-up learning site.

A recent C3F Community Priorities grant helped Child and Family Services of Northwestern Michigan to expand their outreach and marketing to recruit new foster families in Charlevoix County.

Press Forward Northern Michigan is a non-partisan group of community members who are working to make sure our region has access to fact-based local news and information.

Thoughtful planning is essential for anyone who wants to shape the legacy they leave behind. 

With support from multiple C3F Environment grants to the Conservation Resource Alliance, three major stream-crossing upgrades reached completion, marking a significant milestone for the Jordan River watershed.

In January we welcomed three new Trustees to our C3F Board. Allow us to introduce John Cool, who has served as both Market Manager and Commercial Lender for Charlevoix State Bank in Boyne City and resides in the the Horton Bay area of Boyne City.

Happy Birthday to C3F President Sara Ward!

Where Everyone Belongs is a mentoring program at Boyne City Middle School where 8th graders provide support, guidance, and mentorship for 5th grade mentees.

Enjoy the December edition of our eNewsletter “Moving Forward” and consider sharing it with a friend who you think would like to learn more about us.

Enjoy this video recapping the amazing work we were able to accomplish at C3F in 2025 thanks to donors and community!