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Child and Family Services - Safe Haven North

A C3F Youth Needs grant helped Child and Family Services of Northwestern Michigan improve Safe Haven’s Harbor Springs office by building an Outdoor Oasis serving youth, children, and families.

Boyne City Farmers Market - Summer Music

Support from a recent Arts & Culture grant helped to bring live music to the Boyne City farmers market.

Great Lakes Center for the Arts - Cirque Mechanics' “Tilt”

Support from a recent Arts & Culture grant helped many Charlevoix County students experience a live performance they might not otherwise have been able to attend.

Power Book Bags - Free Books For Kids

Thanks in part to a C3F Communities Priorities grant, families are delighted to be able to select brand new books from Power Book Bags for their children with each visit to the Health Department of Northwest Michigan.

Charlevoix Circle of Arts - Community Outreach Programs

A recent C3F Geographic Enrichment grant helped to support community outreach programs through the Charlevoix Circle of Arts.

Girl Scouts of Michigan Shore to Shore - Program Support

Thanks to a 2024 Youth Needs grant awarded by the C3F Youth Advisory Committee, 146 girls and their families benefited from expanded Girl Scouts of Michigan Shore to Shore programming and support.

CAPE Council of Antrim, Charlevoix and Emmet Counties - Annual Conference

The annual spring conference has become a well-known professional development opportunity for educators, nurses, childcare providers, social workers and other professionals working with youth or parents in our service area. The April 2025 conference was a great success with 156 registrants.

Tara's Meadow - Sustainability Fair

Tara's Meadow on Beaver Island is working on a big idea – how to help the Island be more sustainable for generations to come. Each year, they host a Sustainability Fair including speakers, presentations, demonstrations, and activities around renewable energy, sustainable practices, and educational resources.

Student Success Grants

Charlevoix Historical Society - South Pier Lighthouse Renovations

The South Pier Lighthouse is enjoyed by thousands of visitors and residents who come to Charlevoix by water or who visit the pier. It is one of the most photographed structures in the City of Charlevoix; its preservation for these reasons and as an aid to navigation, is extremely important.

Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra - Free Community Concert

In the aftermath of last year’s ice storm, the Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra wanted to do something for the community; to raise people’s spirits and provide inspiration, warmth, and connection.

Charlevoix Public Schools - Digital Art

A C3F Charlevoix Student Success grant enabled the Charlevoix Public Schools art class to purchase a large format plotter printer, TV, and display stand, which has significantly improved their abilities to showcase student artwork.

North Central Michigan College - Career & Technical Education Enhancement Project

A recent C3F Community Priorities grant contributed to the massive Career & Technical Education Enhancement project taking place at North Central Michigan College.

Boyne Arts Center and Boyne District Library Collaboration

The Boyne Arts Center, in partnership with the Boyne District Library, and with support from a C3F Arts & Culture grant, hosted 5 one-week children's art camps last summer for kids aging from 2nd grade through middle school.

The Manna Food Project - Expanded Services

A recent C3F Urgent Needs grant supported the purchase of a new refrigerated truck for The Manna Food Project, which allows them to expand their services around Charlevoix County.