When Elijah Curry began as a Poppen Programs scholar, the then-middle school student knew he loved the arts—but he had no idea that, in just a matter of years, he would be living out his dreams as a singer, dancer and actor in New York City.

Mildred has left an indelible impact on so many in this community, directly and indirectly, through the organizations that she has served, and friendships she has made, always thinking of others. Thank you for loving Muskegon!

Read this indepth article about Dr. Joy DeGruy's recent visit to Muskegon by Anna Gustafson from the Muskegon Times,

Joan Majeski loves Muskegon and adds to her own fund with her yearly IRA Required Minimum Distribution (RMD). She's now honoring her mother's legacy using her RMD to create the Mildred Majewski Environment Fund.

In 1998, the Community Foundation was surprised to learn that it had been left $1.8 million as the result of a trust established by Alta Daetz, a second-grade teacher in Muskegon Public Schools for many years.

Carl Orton lived a quiet, honorable life. Material things didn’t matter to him: he never owned property, had few possessions, no phone or TV.

Ken Kolberg’s friends and family celebrated his 100th birthday with a party, and a purpose: supporting education! Instead of the usual wrapped presents, gifts were directed to the Ken & Clara Kolberg Family Scholarship Fund!

Joey Hekkema loved being a drummer in the Mona Shores Marching Band. When he passed away six years ago, his family and friends created the Joey Hekkema Memorial Fund to help other Mona Shores band students.

The 16-foot monumental black granite sculpture, entitled "All My Relations," by Michigan Anishinaabe artist, Jason Quigno, honors a shared humanity.

Gilana Shira Alpert had a zest for life. When she unexpectedly passed away in 2007, Gilana’s family established a fund at the Community Foundation to honor her memory.