Huron County Community Foundation

09/29/2026

We are honored and humbled to share that the estate of Merlin and Lois Kain has entrusted HCCF with more than $941,000 to create a permanent scholarship for Owendale-Gagetown and Bad Axe graduates.

Merlin and Lois farmed in Brookfield Township for decades and believed deeply in helping young people continue their education. Their generosity will support local students every year, forever.

Read their story and learn how your legacy can reflect whatever matters most to you.

The estate of Merlin and Lois Kain has entrusted HCCF with more than $941,000 to create a permanent scholarship for Owendale-Gagetown and Bad Axe graduates. Learn about the Brookfield Township couple behind the gift and how a legacy can reflect whatever matters most to you.

09/22/2026

Huron County college students, we have an opportunity for you!

Come home for the summer + paid internship + a career exploration in Huron County. That's the Huron County Comeback Internship Program!

HCCF and the Huron County Economic Development Corporation are excited to bring the Comeback back for year two. Student applications are open now -- apply by October 14 for best consideration.

Comeback is back for year two and the application is open now! This paid summer internship program connects Huron County college students with local employers looking to invest in their future workforce. Student applications are open now (priority deadline October 14), and employers can raise their

09/17/2026

We are honored to announce Ron Wruble as the recipient of HCCF's 2026 Community Philanthropy Award! For nearly five decades, Ron has shaped Huron County through coaching, public service, economic development, and countless quiet acts of volunteerism, always working behind the scenes and rarely seeking credit.

Congratulations, Ron! And thank you for investing your time and talent in Huron County!

09/16/2026

We are incredibly proud to announce our 2026 Fall Grant Recipients! These organizations are doing excellent work to support communities across the county. See the full list of this year's awards on our website.

From Sebewaing to Port Hope, HCCF's latest round of grants is putting $38,000 to work across the county — funding food security, education, health, and community projects that reach every corner of Huron County.

09/16/2026

08/13/2026

Community Philanthropy Award Nominations are due TOMORROW (8/14) by 5 p.m.

This is your opportunity to nominate a deserving community member to be recognized for their service and support of Huron County. The recipient will be recognized at the HCCF 2026 Annual Celebration on Sept 10 in Elkton.

Nominate someone today!

Know someone whose generosity has helped Huron County's nonprofits thrive? HCCF is accepting nominations for the 2026 Community Philanthropy Award, honoring a living individual or couple whose volunteering, board service, or giving has made a lasting impact. Nominations are due Friday, August 14, 20

05/14/2026

Photos from the Scholarship Reception are here! We love this event and the opportunity it provides to celebrate these students and all those who make the awards possible.

Congratulations Class of 2026!