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. Now they're working around the community volunteering and giving back.

For 18 years, the Community Foundation for Muskegon County has presented the annual Patricia B. Johnson Community Leadership Award to recognize a dynamic individual, couple, or organization with visionary leadership and a strong spirit of innovation.

Love YOUR community? A lot of people do! Read about the winners of our mini-grant contest! #InclusionInAction

Thanks to a gift from dog lovers, Dan and Sheryl Kuznar, Pound Buddies Animal Shelter is helping more dogs find forever homes!

Boating safety at the Muskegon channel was a significant issue until Lou and Ann Eklund lit up the south pier with the gift of an IRA.

As her father's 80th birthday approached, Shirley Bloomfield wondered, "What can I get a man who has everything he needs?" To celebrate her father's love of the community, she created a Donor Advised Fund for her parents, David and Barbara Bloomfield.

Healthy kids learn better, but in the rural school district of Oakridge, access to health services was limited. So community organizations, generous individuals and our Youth Advisory Council (YAC) all came together to create a school-based health clinic.

What do White Lake Township, the Land Conservancy of West Michigan, six foundations, the Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund, and hundreds of community members have in common? A passion to preserve the White River Barrier Dunes Sanctuary.

“My mom was a very giving lady," said Anne Drake. “She loved to share what she had and share her time with others…we are delighted to be able to share her legacy.”

Edward and Daisy Krautheim had a special concern for children. The fund created by their trust, along with other funds designated for youth, has supported many projects, including a playground, summer youth programs and Read Early. Read Often.