Jul 24, 2016 | Community Stories
When Jamall Johnson received the Moses J. Jones Scholarship in 1991, it did more than lead him to graduate with honors from his beloved Grambling State University. It planted the seed of an idea to help other young African Americans pursuing a college education at...
Jul 23, 2016 | Community Stories
Throughout her 40-year career as a secretary for Continental Motors, lifelong Muskegon resident Edith Anderson made a modest living. But she invested her earnings wisely and upon her death left her entire estate to the Community Foundation for Muskegon County to...
Jul 22, 2016 | Community Stories
Through his philanthropy, Charles Hackley influenced the city of Muskegon in unparalleled ways. With gifts that include a hospital, art museum, school, library, and park, he helped shape the character of our community. Yet retired SPX executive Peter Turner realized...
Jul 21, 2016 | Community Stories
“For the good of the community” is how A. Harold Frauenthal wished his substantial bequest to be used by the Community Foundation for Muskegon County. When the wrecking ball was ready to swing at the boarded up Michigan Theater in 1976, we set a bold...
Jul 24, 2001 | Community Stories
A little over a year ago, the M.A.R.S Rovers FIRST Robotics team captured hearts at the Community Foundation’s Annual Gathering and went home with the $10,000 “Celebrate Community” prize. “I was truly humbled that the audience found our program to be worthy of the...
