Free Annual Gathering: A strong start. A bright future.
The Community Foundation for Muskegon County invites you to our FREE Annual Gathering.
Thursday, October 22nd, 2026
4:15 PM Social with complimentary snacks, soft drinks, and cash bar
5:00 PM Program begins
Frauenthal Center – 425 W. Western Ave. Downtown Muskegon
Join us in honoring our 2026 IMPACT AWARD recipient organization: The Muskegon Area Promise
Our Annual Gathering program will spotlight the power of investing in youth across Muskegon County. Investing early, consistently, and intentionally creates opportunities that help every young person thrive— and builds a stronger future for Muskegon.
Professor and leading researcher in the fields of college savings accounts, college debt, and wealth inequality, and author of Making Education Work for the Poor: The Potential of Children’s Savings Accounts, William Elliott III, Ph.D., challenges individual beliefs and cultural values surrounding college funding, student debt, inequality, systemic patterns, and educational justice.
Helping families across Michigan build stronger financial foundations during pregnancy and early childhood. Alyssa Stewart will share how Rx Kids boldly reimagines caring for each other by walking alongside families during the challenging times of pregnancy and infancy, providing no-strings-attached support that’s transforming health and economic outcomes.