The Community Foundation for Northeast Michigan is accepting scholarship applications through March 1.
The CFNEM’s 2021 competitive scholarship season is open, and scholarships are offered for students in Alcona, Alpena, Montmorency and Presque Isle counties, and more.
Most of the scholarships must be applied for directly through the Community Foundation’s online platform. Students applying for awards will complete one online application, and will be considered for any scholarship for which they are eligible.
New scholarships, or those being awarded for the first time this year, include:
¯ The Helen Sanecki Scholarship for females graduating from Alcona High School who plan to study in the field of education, high school counseling, or writing;
Alpena News editorial
It always warms our heart to hear of the good deeds area residents do for one another.
And, in times of need, our neighbors always seem to rise to the challenge by reaching out and helping.
Earlier this month, an anonymous person once again continued a tradition that began years ago in the local red kettles of the Salvation Army. Someone went to five red kettle locations around Alpena and, in each, dropped five $100 bills folded together and held by a paper clip.
Thanks to those contributions, the Salvation Army was able to raise $2,500 in that day from the generosity of that anonymous donor.
Dec 17, 2020
“Caring for Children Who have Experienced Trauma” will be held in a six-week course on Wednesdays from 6 to 8 p.m. beginning Jan. 6. The training will be held simultaneously at United Methodist Church in Harrisville and First Presbyterian Church in Alpena and linked by technology.
It is appropriate for parents, caregivers, childcare providers, people in ministry, educators, and anyone who works or volunteers with children and families. There is no charge to participants due to funding from Community Foundation for Northeast Michigan. Register by calling 989-356-2880 or 1-800-354-2880.
Trainers are Mary Schalk of Partners In Prevention and Meg Nisbet of Hope Shores Alliance, members of the Statewide Children’s Trauma Initiative who have led the course since 2014.
ALPENA- Mich. –
The Community Foundation for Northeast Michigan’s mission is to fulfill their charitable goals for donors and address the current and future needs of our communities. Since 1974, the organization has served Alpena and surrounding cities but, it’s also the people involved behind the scenes who help make the organization successful. For over 24 years, CFNEM Program Director Julie Wiesen has been one of those people behind the scenes, but she is now transitioning into retiring at the end of the year.
“Disabling the 6 o’ clock alarm in the morning, I think of spending more time with family, friends, things I like to do, grandson and just connecting with people,” said Wiesen. Those are some of the things she looks forward to as she prepares mentally.
Dec 15, 2020
ALPENA Arts, education, human services and literacy programs are just some of the areas touched by the most recent round of grants from the Northeast Michigan Youth Advisory Council. The Community Foundation for Northeast Michigan Board of Trustees recently approved $26,480 in a new round of youth-related NEMYAC grants covering a four-county area that includes Alcona, Alpena, Montmorency and Presque Isle Counties.
New NEMYAC Grants are:
1. Alcona Community Schools received $2,500 to support the Alcona Middle/High School Outdoor Classroom and Learning Space Development project;
2. Alpena County George N Fletcher Public Library received $1,000 to support the 2021 Teen and Twin Book Club Series;