Inspiring Generosity

In Bay County, 21 child-care centers recently received ARPA funds to help improve access to care for families in Bay County.

Grants help child-care providers raise quality without raising rates

More than 20 child-care centers in Bay County received ARPA funds to help improve access to child-care for families

Aaron and Marilee Faist pose with their son, 7-year-old Ian, and daughter, 3-year-old Morgan. The family hopes that sharing the challenges they face for Ian will encourage people to build a more inclusive world. (Photo courtesy of the Faist family)
Faist family is fighting for inclusion

Aaron and Marilee Faist hope that sharing the challenges they face for their son, Ian, helps people see why a more inclusive world is better for all

Graphic courtesy of Breaking Bread Village
Breaking Bread Village brings diverse Bay County people together at a common table

The Bay Area Community Foundation invites you to join The Breaking Bread Village in 2024 and 2025. The program features diverse panels who lead the audience in conversation around important issues such as bias and societal expectations.  

In 2022, Hidden Harvest volunteers distributed more than 472,000 pounds of food to Bay County agencies such as soup kitchen, food pantries, and more. (Photo courtesy of Hidden Harvest)
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  

Give Local Bay 2025 raised more than $200,000 for 62 local funds supporting nonprofits.
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.

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