Rotary Charities of Traverse City

08/29/2025

After achieving “functional zero” youth homelessness across five counties, the Northwest Michigan Coalition To End Homelessness is taking the next big step: ending chronic homelessness in the Greater Grand Traverse Area by 2028.

This Stories of Change update shows how collaboration, lived experience, and bold community action are transforming systems—and what’s possible when a region works together.

Read the full story update to see how lessons from youth homelessness are shaping lasting solutions:

Some problems persist in our region despite the efforts of strong nonprofit organizations, faith communities, philanthropy, government, and business. They are problems like homelessness, food insecurity, childcare shortages, declining mental health, climate change, and biodiversity loss. They are co...

08/13/2025

Applications are now open for the Fall Leadership Coaching Cohort! 🌟

This program gives leaders a chance to grow alongside peers, build confidence, strengthen relationships, and tackle real-world challenges with guidance from an experienced coach. Through one-on-one coaching and group sessions, you’ll explore your leadership strengths, practice crucial conversations, and spark new possibilities in your work.

Join a community of changemakers ready to lead with impact. Apply today!
rotarycharities.org/leadership-coaching

07/23/2025

All summer long, changemakers have gathered to share stories of collaboration, creativity, and community. Join us for the final summer session of Connecting with Changemakers on August 12 from 9–11 AM at Rotary Park in Elk Rapids.

All are welcome! Registration is not required to attend, but we appreciate an RSVP so we know how many folks to expect. We look forward to seeing you there!

➡ Sign up here: https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/connecting-with-changemakers-3358079

07/18/2025

We’ve updated our grant process to make it more accessible and aligned with what we’re hearing from our partners.

All updates are now in effect and apply to all grant categories, including Fall Grants due September 1 (Assets for Thriving Communities and Systems Change Accelerator).

Updates include:

➡️ No more match requirements
➡️ A simplified, clearer budget form
➡️ Seed Grant application questions have been refreshed

If you’re planning to apply, now is a great time to schedule a pre-grant meeting with our team.

🔗 Read about all the change we've made by clicking below.

In response to what we’re hearing from grantees—and the ongoing uncertainty in nonprofit funding—we’ve made several changes to make our grant process more accessible and supportive.