Mar 12, 2026 | Donor Stories
Fidelis Dion O’Toole was born on April 26, 1913, at Mercy Hospital in Muskegon. She was the tenth of fifteen children born to Frank and Merelise (Halley) Dion. Both of her parents were born in Quebec, Canada, and moved to Muskegon with their families when they were...
Jan 16, 2026 | Donor Stories
Inspired by gratitude, Kim Reynolds recently established the Barbara T. Reynolds Education Fund to honor her mother, Barb, whose life’s work has been rooted in education and community service. Barb spent 36 years teaching at Reeths-Puffer Public Schools, including...
Jul 14, 2025 | Donor Stories
A self-described “systems thinker” and inspiring mentor, Jan Stone left a lasting legacy of creativity, compassion, and hope for a thriving Muskegon community. A Fruitport graduate, Jan earned her RN certification, a bachelor’s degree in psychology, and a master’s in...
Jun 16, 2025 | Donor Stories
Vern Bultema and David Lohman recently met with an estate planning attorney to prepare their wills and trusts. With no children and without burdening distant family members, they’ve arranged to leave a gift to the Community Foundation for Muskegon County to support...
Apr 29, 2025 | Donor Stories
NAN RIEKSE wears her goal on her sleeve—literally. Donning a sweatshirt with the word “INSPIRE ” across the front, she embodies her goal to uplift others. In March 2004, she established her Donor Advised Fund to support causes she is passionate about while...
Feb 24, 2025 | Donor Stories
REPRESENTATION IN PHILANTHROPY & THE POWER OF LOOKING FORWARD At just 26 years old, Jamall Johnson became the youngest fund holder at the Community Foundation, driven by a passion for creating opportunities for students facing financial and academic hurdles. His...
