Roscommon County Community Foundation

08/26/2026

Contact us today and see what Legacy Giving can do! https://www.myrccf.org/contact/

08/24/2026

Learn more about YAC! https://www.myrccf.org/youth-advisory-council/

Just a reminder that YAC Orientation is this Saturday 8/29 from 10am–1pm at the Gahagan Nature Preserve! 🎉

Address: 585 Southline, Roscommon, MI 48653

We’ll have a cookout, scavenger hunt, and plenty of time to go over what YAC is, what we do, and what we have planned for the year!

If you’re going into 8th–12th grade and are interested in YAC, you’re more than welcome to come hang out and learn more. No need to already be a member!

And to our returning YACers—we’d love for you to bring a friend who you think might enjoy YAC too! 💙

We hope to see everyone Saturday! 🌭☀️

08/24/2026

📣 Want to make a bigger impact in Roscommon County while putting your business in front of the community?

👉 Join the Ambassador Club:
https://www.myrccf.org/ambassador-club/

✨ But don't wait! The deadline to join or renew your 2027 Ambassador Club sponsorship is AUGUST 30!

The RCCF Ambassador Club is your opportunity to partner with the Roscommon County Community Foundation and help support the people, programs, and projects that make our community stronger.

08/19/2026

Including the Roscommon County Community Foundation in your estate plans can create a lasting impact for the people, causes, and community you care about for generations to come.

Your legacy can support scholarships, nonprofits, community projects, and the future of Roscommon County.

👉 Learn more about legacy giving and how you can leave a lasting legacy:

Leave a Legacy That Lives Here—Forever Every gift tells a story… Every legacy shapes a future. And in Roscommon County, your story becomes part of something bigger—a lasting force for good that continues long after your lifetime. When you include the Roscommon County Community Foundation (RCCF...

08/18/2026

🐾 A LEGACY OF LOVE FOR OUR FOUR-LEGGED FRIENDS

Larry Eastley and Clare Fisher Eastley understood that our community is stronger when we care for all who call it home including the animals who bring so much love and companionship into our lives. ❤️

The Larry Eastley & Clare Fisher Eastley Animal Support Fund creates a lasting legacy of compassion by supporting animals and the people and organizations dedicated to their care.🐾

Learn more about the fund and the Eastleys' legacy:

$18,861.00 Granted This Memorial Fund was established by Larry Eastley in loving memory of his wife, Clare, an avid supporter of conservation. Clare Marie Fisher Eastley was born December 18, 1926. After graduating from high school in 1945, she was employed by the US Forest Service. Later she worked...

08/17/2026

🎓 A LEGACY OF BELIEVING IN THE NEXT GENERATION

Harry and Marjorie Walbridge believed strongly in the power of education and they put that belief into action.

Together, they gave their time and talents to Roscommon County through organizations like Rotary, Lions, Zonta, the Masonic Lodge, and their church. Harry also served as a school counselor, helping guide young people toward their futures.

Today, their legacy continues through the Harry and Marjorie Walbridge Scholarship Fund, which has awarded $42,850 in scholarships to local students pursuing college, community college, university, or trade and technical education.

Their generosity reminds us that a legacy isn't simply what we leave behind.

It's what we leave in others. 💙

Learn more about the Harry and Marjorie Walbridge Scholarship Fund:

$42,850 Scholarships Awarded Harry and Marjorie Walbridge were dedicated members of Roscommon County. Harry moved to the Roscommon Area in 1973 and met Marge, they were married in 1977 in Rose City, Michigan. Harry and Marge gave back to their community with their time and generous support to the RC...

08/15/2026

🎓 A LEGACY OF OPPORTUNITY

The Lawrence C. Dashner Scholarship Fund is a lasting reminder of the difference one person can make in the lives of future generations.

Through this scholarship, Lawrence C. Dashner’s legacy continues by helping local students pursue their educational dreams and build a brighter future. 💙

A scholarship can change a student’s path but a legacy like this can continue changing lives for generations.

That is the power of giving with the future in mind.

Learn more about the Lawrence C. Dashner Scholarship Fund:

$170,128 Scholarships Awarded The Roscommon County Community Foundation (RCCF) announced in 2022 that a new fund has been established in honor of Lawrence C. Dashner. He was always giving back to his community. He enjoyed volunteering at the Roscommon County Animal Shelter, Gahagan Nature Preserve a...

08/14/2026

🎓 A LEGACY THAT HELPS STUDENTS DREAM BIG

The Rex and Arlene Gillen Scholarship Fund is more than a scholarship, it’s a lasting investment in the future of local students.

Through their generosity, Rex and Arlene Gillen are helping students pursue their educational goals and build brighter futures. Their story reminds us that when we invest in young people, the impact can reach far beyond a single scholarship—it can shape families, careers, and our entire community. 💙

What a beautiful legacy to leave behind.

Learn more about the Rex and Arlene Gillen Scholarship Fund:

$2,121,668.14 Scholarships Awarded Rex and Arlene met while students at Central Michigan College and were married for nearly 58 years. The Gillen’s knew the importance of an education and built a comfortable life as a result of their education and hard work. Rex and Arlene were a quiet couple and ...

08/13/2026

Learn more about Legacy Giving at: https://www.myrccf.org/legacy-giving/

08/13/2026

The Roscommon County Community Foundation office will be CLOSED Today - Thursday, August 13th and will reopen on Monday, August 17th.

You can leave us a message at [email protected] or (989)275-3112