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This month, meet the chairman of our board, Bill Alsover. Bill began serving as a member of the Community Foundation’s Investment Committee over 10 years ago and began working as a trustee on our board shortly after. We are so grateful for his dedication and contribution to the Community Foundation and to the community! Bill’s […]

It’s Community Foundation Week (November 12-18)! This annual celebration was created in 1989 by former president George H.W. Bush to recognize the important work of community foundations and their collaborative and innovative approach to working with the public, private, and nonprofit sector. In honor of Community Foundation Week, here are some facts about our sector: […]

Shelly Kasprzycki, president and CEO of Fremont Area Community Foundation, is being honored as one of Crain’s Grand Rapids Notable Leaders in Philanthropy. The list launched November 3 online and in the print issue of Crain’s Grand Rapids Business. Kasprzycki has served as president and CEO of the Community Foundation since September 2021. She leads […]

Fremont Area Community Foundation hosted its annual Fall Donors Luncheon at the Shack in White Cloud on October 9. More than 60 people attended the luncheon and heard about the Community Foundation’s innovative partnerships to address social isolation among older adults. The Community Foundation’s annual Spring and Fall Donors Luncheons bring together regular donors, fund […]

This month’s blog was written by Shelly Kasprzycki, president and CEO, and Lola Harmon-Ramsey, director of impact and engagement. Shelly and Lola reflect on the importance of civility. Here at Fremont Area Community Foundation, we have a goal of promoting the common good. One particular area of focus is civility and goodwill. Civility is more than […]

On June 12, our Board of Trustees voted to elect two new trustees, Marva Zeldenrust and Nate Kooistra. Both were elected to three-year terms and join 12 others serving on the Board. “We are excited to welcome two great new trustees to our Board,” said Shelly Kasprzycki, Community Foundation president and CEO. “Marva and Nate […]

Fremont Area Community Foundation recently announced the results of its spring community grant round, awarding nearly $2.3 million to local nonprofit organizations. Grant support was awarded to a variety of organizations and programs serving Newaygo County, including recycling, art, literacy, operating support, and more. Most grants targeted one of the Community Foundation’s three focus areas: […]

This month’s blog was written by Becky VanHaften, the newest member of our marketing and communications team. Becky reflects on some of the best parts of the summer season. As I look out my window at the beautiful sunshine, looking forward to today’s swim, I can’t help but be thankful for the amazing Michigan summer […]

Our Youth Advisory Committee (YAC) recently announced the results of their 2025 grant round. A total of $57,900 was awarded to programs that impact local youth. The TrueBlue Academy mentoring programs at Newaygo Middle School and White Cloud Junior High were each awarded $12,500. The grant for Newaygo Middle included $500 from a donor advised […]

Fremont Area Community Foundation hosted its annual Spring Donors Luncheon at the Stone Lodge in Fremont on May 21. Nearly 90 people attended the luncheon and heard from Love INC and Hope 101 about the ways they are addressing housing insecurity in Newaygo County. “Love INC and Hope 101 are long-time partners of ours,” said […]