Roscommon County Community Foundation

Roscommon County Community Foundation Vision: To enrich and improve the quality of life in our community. Mission: Encourage positive change for generations to come. For Good. For Ever. For Everyone.

The official page for the Roscommon County Community Foundation. A 501-(c)-3 nonprofit agency serving Roscommon County, Michigan.

🎉 Congratulations to the newest graduates of the Leadership Learning Lab (LLL)!The Roscommon County Community Foundation...
06/11/2026

🎉 Congratulations to the newest graduates of the Leadership Learning Lab (LLL)!

The Roscommon County Community Foundation is proud to celebrate local leaders Lindsey Hile and Heather Marra for successfully completing this transformative leadership development program.

Lindsey Hile serves as a Family Resource Specialist for DHHS in Roscommon and Ogemaw Counties, Chair of the Roscommon Collaborative, a board member of Friends of Trestle Park, and a member of the Houghton Lake Rotary Club.

"The Leadership Learning Lab was an incredible journey that challenged me to grow both personally and professionally," shared Lindsey. "Through meaningful experiences, valuable lessons, and the relationships I built along the way, I gained a deeper understanding of the kind of leader I want to be. The program helped me recognize the importance of leading with purpose, empathy, and authenticity, and it inspired me to continue growing so I can make a positive impact on those around me."

Heather Marra is the Development Manager for the Roscommon County Community Foundation and is also a member of the Houghton Lake Rotary Club.

"The Leadership Learning Lab experience was incredibly meaningful, insightful, and enriching," said Heather. "The program provided valuable tools for navigating the nonprofit world while helping me develop leadership skills that will strengthen the work I do throughout our community. The relationships formed and lessons learned will have a lasting impact on both my personal and professional growth."

The Leadership Learning Lab equips participants with practical leadership skills in communication, collaboration, conflict resolution, time management, and self-awareness while building connections with leaders from across Northern Michigan.

🌟 As a proud Site 3 partner, the Roscommon County Community Foundation is honored to support and invest in leaders who are making a difference in our communities.

Interested in becoming part of the next Leadership Learning Lab class? Applications are still open, but recruitment closes Monday, June 15!

🗓 Apply by June 15, 2026
💲 Tuition: $300

👉 Apply today: https://www.rotarycharities.org/learning/leadership-learning-lab.html

Please join us in congratulating Lindsey and Heather on this accomplishment and their continued commitment to serving our community!

💙✨Honor the Legacy Ben Mayes through the B A-Mayes-ing Scholarship Fund✨💙The Roscommon County Community Foundation is ho...
06/08/2026

💙✨Honor the Legacy Ben Mayes through the B A-Mayes-ing Scholarship Fund✨💙

The Roscommon County Community Foundation is honored to announce the creation of the B A-Mayes-ing Scholarship Fund established to celebrate the life and legacy of Ben Mayes.

Ben was proud to be part of a community that encourages and supports kids' dreams. His strength, courage, kindness, and resilient grace touched so many, and now his legacy will continue by helping future generations pursue their own educational journeys.

This scholarship will provide opportunities for Roscommon High School graduating seniors who are continuing their education at a college, university, community college, or trade/technical/vocational school.

If you would like to help carry Ben's legacy forward, donations to the B A-Mayes-ing Scholarship Fund can be made online at https://www.myrccf.org/funds/b-a-mayes-ing-scholarship-fund/ or mailed to:

Roscommon County Community Foundation
P.O. Box 824
Roscommon, MI 48653

Together, we can ensure that Ben's hope, generosity, and belief in young people continue to inspire students for generations to come. 🎓💙

🌿 Making Houghton Lake More Accessible for Everyone! 🚣‍♀️🚣‍♂️We're proud to celebrate the impact of the Houghton Lake Ro...
06/02/2026

🌿 Making Houghton Lake More Accessible for Everyone! 🚣‍♀️🚣‍♂️

We're proud to celebrate the impact of the Houghton Lake Rotary General Fund at the Roscommon County Community Foundation, which helped make three new accessible kayak launchers a reality on Houghton Lake.

This collaborative project is creating greater access to outdoor recreation for people of all ages and abilities while enhancing one of our community's greatest natural resources. It's a wonderful example of how local philanthropy and community partnerships can create lasting improvements for residents and visitors alike.

Interested in supporting future projects that strengthen the Houghton Lake community? Learn more about the Houghton Lake Rotary Funds at RCCF and make a gift today:
https://www.myrccf.org/funds/houghton-lake-rotary-club-general-fund/
and
https://www.myrccf.org/funds/thomas-l-mcnamara-memorial-rotary-parks-fund/

💚 Together, we're building a more accessible, vibrant, and welcoming community for all.

Pictured from L to R is Houghton Lake Rotarian Susan Tyer, RCCF President Sara Morley LaCroix, Houghton Lake Rotary Club Director Scott Bates, RCCF Business Manager Cassandra Freeman, RCCF Executive Director Suzanne Luck and DNR Park Supervisor Logan Graff.

💚 What does community impact look like in Roscommon County?It looks like more than $230,000 in scholarships awarded to l...
06/01/2026

💚 What does community impact look like in Roscommon County?

It looks like more than $230,000 in scholarships awarded to local students.

It looks like young athletes and musicians receiving opportunities to attend specialized summer camps that will help shape their futures.

It looks like grant opportunities opening today that will help nonprofits, schools, and community organizations turn important ideas into action.

It looks like honoring the legacy of a young man whose passion for learning, creating, and helping others will continue through scholarships for future students.

And it looks like welcoming dedicated community leaders who are committed to helping Roscommon County thrive for generations to come.

Our June RCCF Newsletter is packed with inspiring stories of generosity, student success, community investment, and the incredible people who make it all possible.

🎓 Celebrate our Scholarship Award recipients.

☀️ Meet our Summer Scholarship Recipients.
https://www.myrccf.org/summer-enrichment-scholarships/

💚 Learn about our newly opened Competitive Grant Cycle.
https://www.myrccf.org/grants/

🙌 Welcome our newest Board Trustee, Paula Whittington.

💙 Discover how the Thomas Niekamp Scholarship Fund is creating opportunities for future students.
https://www.myrccf.org/funds/thomas-niekamp-scholarship-fund/

Every story is a reminder that when people come together to invest in their community, lives are changed.

📖 Read the June Newsletter and see the impact happening right here in Roscommon County. 💚🎓✨

Want to subscribe to our newsletter? Sign Up today - https://www.myrccf.org/contact/

🚨NOW OPEN: RCCF's 2026 Competitive Grant Cycle🚨Big ideas. Community impact. Lasting change.The Roscommon County Communit...
06/01/2026

🚨NOW OPEN: RCCF's 2026 Competitive Grant Cycle🚨

Big ideas. Community impact. Lasting change.

The Roscommon County Community Foundation is now accepting applications for our annual Competitive Grant Cycle. From strengthening local nonprofits and supporting education to enhancing community spaces, health services, arts, culture, and more, we're looking for projects that will make a meaningful difference right here in Roscommon County.

Applications are open now through October 1, 2026, at 3:00 PM. Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations, schools, and government agencies serving our community. This is your opportunity to turn a vision into action and create lasting impact for the people you serve.

Apply today and watch out grant application walkthrough video at:
https://www.myrccf.org/grants/

Together, we're investing in a stronger, healthier, and more vibrant Roscommon County. 💚

This Memorial Day, the Roscommon County Community Foundation honors and remembers the brave men and women who made the u...
05/25/2026

This Memorial Day, the Roscommon County Community Foundation honors and remembers the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country.

We pause to reflect on the courage, dedication, and selflessness of those who gave their lives for the freedoms we enjoy today.

We are forever grateful for their service and sacrifice.

Please note that the Roscommon County Community Foundation office will be closed in observance of Memorial Day.

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🎓✨ A heartfelt THANK YOU to our amazing RCCF Ambassador Club members! ✨🎓Because of your generosity and community support...
05/23/2026

🎓✨ A heartfelt THANK YOU to our amazing RCCF Ambassador Club members! ✨🎓

Because of your generosity and community support, our 2026 Scholarship Awards Night was an incredible celebration of student achievement, donor generosity, and the bright future of Roscommon County. 💙👏

From honoring hardworking students to supporting families and creating opportunities that change lives, your partnership continues to make a lasting impact right here at home. 🙌🌟

👉 Interested in becoming part of something meaningful?

Join the Roscommon County Community Foundation Ambassador Club and help us continue building a stronger future for our community! 💫

✅ Ambassador Club Benefits Include:
📣 Recognition on RCCF social media, website, annual report and credit in our upcoming documentary: https://youtu.be/q5ARt7qCBfo?si=Btjbk3GL-7ee4QVN
🎉 Business logo displayed on our full-color event banner & at the RCCF office
📰 Thank-you recognition in local newspapers
🏆 Ambassador Club business sign (select sponsorship levels)
💌 Charitable tax receipt for your contribution
🤝 Most importantly...the opportunity to directly impact lives throughout Roscommon County

📅 Join now to be recognized as part of our 2027 Ambassador Club!

📄 Learn more or apply today: https://www.myrccf.org/ambassador-club/

⛳🌟 The Roscommon County Community Foundation is proud to recognize Isla Schaeffer as the recipient of the Jim “Smitty” S...
05/22/2026

⛳🌟 The Roscommon County Community Foundation is proud to recognize Isla Schaeffer as the recipient of the Jim “Smitty” Smith Athletic Summer Scholarship! 🌟⛳

This summer, Isla will attend the Nike Golf Camp at A-Ga-Ming Golf Resort, where she will spend four days sharpening her golf skills through professional instruction focused on full swing, short game, and putting. The camp is led by collegiate coaches from Central Michigan University and Bowling Green State University and will provide Isla the opportunity to continue growing both as a golfer and teammate. 🏌️‍♀️💙

For Isla, golf is much more than a sport — it is a passion that has shaped her leadership, confidence, and determination. While attending camp will help strengthen her own game, she also hopes to bring back everything she learns to continue encouraging and supporting her teammates at Roscommon High School.

Knowing there was no girls golf team at the high school prior to her arrival, Isla helped pave the way for the return of girls golf in Fall 2025. Through her leadership and dedication, she helped create an opportunity for other students to become involved in the sport she loves. During her first season, she earned a trip to the state finals at Ferris State University — an accomplishment she will carry with her forever. ⛳👏

Isla shared that golf provides “the perfect balance between an individual and a team sport,” allowing her to focus, grow, and challenge herself while building strong relationships with others.

Beyond athletics, Isla is known as an exceptional student leader. She serves as Class President and is actively involved in Student Council, consistently leading with kindness, integrity, and respect. Her teachers and coaches describe her as hardworking, dependable, compassionate, and someone who naturally motivates those around her. They praise her positive attitude, commitment to teamwork, and ability to handle every situation with class and maturity. 🌟

Whether in the classroom, on the course, or in the community, Isla leads by example and represents Roscommon with pride. Congratulations, Isla! We are excited to see all the incredible things your future holds. 💫💙

Learn more or make a donation to this amazing Summer Scholarship Fund at:
https://www.myrccf.org/funds/jim-smitty-smith-athletic-fund/

🏃‍♀️⛳🌟 The Roscommon County Community Foundation is incredibly proud to celebrate Alaina Civinskas, Mirabelle Balcom, an...
05/21/2026

🏃‍♀️⛳🌟 The Roscommon County Community Foundation is incredibly proud to celebrate Alaina Civinskas, Mirabelle Balcom, and Isla Schaeffer as recipients of the Big Buck Open Scholarship and the Kimberly L. Mires Athletic & Music Scholarship! 🌟⛳🏃‍♀️

These outstanding young women exemplify dedication, perseverance, leadership, and passion both in athletics and in the classroom. Their commitment to personal growth and their teams is inspiring, and we are excited to support them as they continue pursuing their goals this summer. 💙

🏃‍♀️ Alaina Civinskas will be attending HQ2 Running Camp, a program known for developing elite runners and helping athletes reach the next level. Alaina hopes the advanced training will help her achieve a sub-18 minute 5K goal. Already an accomplished athlete, she placed 8th in the Michigan Division 3 Cross Country Championship and continues to push herself year-round, often running through every kind of Michigan weather right here in Roscommon. ❄️☀️🌧️

A straight-A student and natural leader, Alaina is known for her determination, perseverance, and high standards both on and off the course. She shared:
✨ “It is my goal to be a good role model for younger athletes by showing how hard work pays off.” ✨

Her teachers and coaches describe her as thoughtful, committed, hardworking, and someone who leads by example while always standing up for what is right. 👏

🏃‍♀️ Mirabelle Balcom will also be attending HQ2 Running Camp as she continues pursuing her dream of running track in college. Having participated in running for six years and track & field for five years, Mirabelle is passionate about improving not only herself but also her teammates and community. She also competes in wrestling during the winter season, showcasing her toughness and determination year-round. 💪🏃‍♀️

Mirabelle hopes to bring everything she learns at camp back to her team, sharing both physical training techniques and the mental strength needed to compete at a high level. She shared:
✨ “With this training I know I can make a difference with my team, their running and the mental strength it takes to be a competitive runner.” ✨

Her teachers and coaches say she has an infectious energy, a strong sense of leadership, and a level of toughness that cannot be taught. She listens carefully, applies feedback immediately, and consistently sets the tone for those around her with positivity and preparation. 🌟

⛳ Isla Schaeffer will attend the Nike Golf Camp at A-Ga-Ming Golf Resort, where she will receive advanced instruction focused on full swing, short game, and putting from collegiate-level coaches. Isla sees this as an incredible opportunity to continue developing as both a player and teammate while stepping outside her comfort zone to meet new people and expand her skills. 🏌️‍♀️
✨ “Golf has been a passion of mine for a very long time. It is the perfect balance between an individual and a team sport.” ✨

In addition to athletics, Isla serves as Class President and as a member of Student Council, where she strives to lead with kindness, integrity, and respect. Her teachers and coaches describe her as a dedicated student-athlete with remarkable leadership, positivity, teamwork, and determination. They consistently praise her ability to lead by example, encourage others, and represent her school and community with integrity and class. 🌟

These three young women remind us what can happen when talent is matched with hard work, resilience, and heart. Congratulations, Alaina, Mirabelle, and Isla! We cannot wait to see all you accomplish in the future. 💫👏

Learn more or make a donation to these wonderful Summer Scholarship Funds at:
https://www.myrccf.org/funds/kimberly-l-mires-athletics-music-scholarship-fund/
and
https://www.myrccf.org/funds/big-buck-open-athletic-scholarship-fund/

Address

3975 W Federal Highway Ste 2
Roscommon, MI
48653

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm

Telephone

+19892753112

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