Lake County Community Foundation

10/08/2026

We’re excited to share our 2026 newsletter with you! One of the stories you’ll find is about Luther Area Public Library. Theresa Laughlin, library director, expanded existing programming to include volunteer visits to nursing homes and is passionate about helping more residents experience the joy that comes from reading.

Read this story and others in our latest newsletter and stay tuned over the next several weeks to see more highlights! Read the full newsletter at https://bit.ly/4AHc9zA.

10/07/2026

Did you know October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month? While we’re not a tech company, we do take data security very seriously! Keep your own accounts and information as safe as possible by creating unique strong passwords for all your accounts, enabling multifactor authentication everywhere you can, and staying current with software and security updates on all your devices.

10/06/2026

At today's LCCF board meeting, we recognized former trustee Denise Smith for her dedicated years of service. She served as a trustee, board secretary, and on the asset development, executive, and philanthropic services committees. Thank you, Denise!

09/17/2026

Happy Inspirational Thursday!

09/14/2026

Laura Britting, our new affiliate foundation manager, had a great visit last week to the District Health Department #10 Health Fair at the TEEM Center in Idlewild. The event included Corewell Health, Disability Network West Michigan, West Michigan Community Mental Health, and others. Laura also had the chance to sit down with partners from the TEEM Center to learn more about all the programming they offer. Pictured are Leslie Jones, Erica Anderson, Carmen Grier, and Kyle Grier.

09/01/2026

Grant applications are due in two weeks! Find out more and finish your application at bit.ly/3sZi8lh.

08/24/2026

Welcome to the team, Laura! We're excited to work with Laura Britting in her new role as Affiliate Foundation Manager at Fremont Area Community Foundation. Laura will support our Community Foundation along with Mecosta County Community Foundation and Osceola County Community Foundation.

We’re excited to welcome Laura Britting to our staff! Laura joins the team as our Affiliate Foundation Manager, helping support our three affiliate foundations in Lake, Mecosta, and Osceola counties. Laura grew up in Michigan and has lived in Lake County for several years. She has extensive experience working with nonprofit organizations and loves hiking, spending time near the water, and camping with her family. “In previous positions, I’ve worked with organizations in Lake, Mecosta, and Osceola counties,” said Laura. “I’m looking forward to engaging again with these communities and helping the affiliate foundations make an impact for people in our area.”

08/18/2026

We're so grateful for Kim and Pam Gary and all they do for our community!

Today on , we are grateful for Kim and Pam Gary who give through our affiliate Lake County Community Foundation. Kim and Pam bought a cabin on the river in Lake County in the early 2000s. “When we got up to Baldwin, it took our breath away,” said Kim. They wasted no time getting involved in the community and have created a donor advised fund at LCCF. “It will be a gift that keeps giving,” said Kim.