Your guide to Bay County’s 2024 summer festival schedule
Summer festivals bring music, food, and fun to communities throughout Bay County, Here, we highlight some of your options for summer entertainment.
Portsmouth Township
Half of U.S. families struggle to pay for diapers; Bay-Arenac Diaper Bank can help
The Bay-Arenac Diaper Bank relies on donations, grants, and volunteers to provide thousands of diapers to families in two counties
Training and support groups help caregivers and people living with dementia
The grant-funded Dementia Training Project allows Golden Horizons Adult Day Center to provide support and guidance for area caregivers. Funding for the project comes from Bay Area Community Foundation’s Alzheimer’s Fund.
Hidden Harvest is taking a bite out of food insecurity in the region
Hidden Harvest relies on donations to help soup kitchens, food pantries, and more provide millions of meals to people in Bay, Midland, and Saginaw counties
Inspiring Generosity: New series showcases the impact of the Bay Area Community Foundation
In its Inspiring Generosity series, Route Bay City highlights projects of the Bay Area Community Foundation. This week, the focus is on Walt and Carol Weinlander and the creation of the Legacy Society.
Saginaw Bay fishing tournaments and a conference lure international media and tourists here
The Outdoor Brand Team Writers Conference held in Bay County in August drew well-known publications and top-tier anglers here to explore what the Saginaw Bay offers to fishing enthusiasts and their families. Experts expect a subsequent boost in tourism.
Habitat for Humanity Bay County set to break ground on first of four new ‘Missing Middle’ homes
Bay County Habitat for Humanity qualified for state money to help offset the expense of building affordable homes for middle-income families.
Child-care providers in Bay County are eligible for grants to increase capacity and improve quality
Bay Area Community Foundation and Bay County launch a $300,000 ARPA grant program to enhance child-care capacity and quality
Positive vibes only on May 9
Self Love Beauty encourages the Great Lakes Bay Region to celebrate Affirmation Day by spreading positive messages on Tues., May 9
Mental Health First Aid turns adults into allies for teens facing tough times
About 40 people participated in the first Mental Health First Aid training in March. Organizers are looking for funding to offer additional trainings, both for adults and teens.
