Hesperia Community Assessment Releases Priorities & Next Steps
January 5, 2022 – A new year is also a new start to Hesperia’s future. The Hesperia Community Assessment, held in August, was the third area assessment funded by the Community Foundation for Oceana County in their community development work. Led by the Foundation and consultant Julie Hales-Smith, the assessment was also supported by key […]
Community Foundation’s Scholarship Application is Now Open
November 18, 2021 – The Community Foundation for Oceana County’s scholarship application is now open and accepting applications until March 1, 2022. To be eligible, you must be a resident of Oceana County and a graduate of an Oceana public or private school. Scholarships are available for everyone; graduating seniors, current college students, even those […]
Oceana Community Foundation Announces Fall Grant Awards
November 23, 2021 – The Community Foundation for Oceana County (CFOC) is pleased to announce the recipients of its Fall Community Grant Round. Thirteen grant proposals were awarded, totaling $50,900, to support a range of nonprofit initiatives, health programs, and community projects. CFOC houses over 180 funds, each created by organizations, businesses and individuals passionate about supporting various nonprofits, causes and projects. While donor advisors are able to select grant requests to […]
Oceana Community Foundation Shares Holiday Giving Ideas
November 23, 2021 – With the holiday season fast approaching, have you thought about giving back to Oceana County? The Community Foundation for Oceana County (CFOC) is thrilled to share its 2021 Community Wish Lists. Each year, the Foundation invites Oceana nonprofits to share their ideas for new projects and purchases they’re hoping for this […]
Community Foundation Inviting Leaders to Apply for Leadership Learning Lab Program
November 15, 2021 – In partnership with NorthSky Nonprofit Network, Rotary Charities of Traverse City, the Frey Foundation, and other northern lower Community Foundations, the Community Foundation for Oceana County (CFOC) invites local leaders to apply for the 2022 Leadership Learning Lab (LLL) program. The Foundation welcomes leaders at all levels from nonprofit organizations, businesses, […]
Hesperia Community Assessment Report Out
October 25, 2021 – The results are in on the Hesperia Community Assessment conducted on August 18. The report out and planning meeting will take place on Tuesday, November 2nd at the Hesperia High School cafeteria at 6:30pm. Participants are asked to enter through the cafeteria doors. The consultant has prepared a comprehensive report and will […]
Community Foundation Announces 2021 Teacher Mini-Grant Awards
With students and educators returning to face-to-face learning this fall, the Community Foundation is excited to announce its award of over $6,600 in Teacher Mini-Grants! This year’s Teacher Mini Grant (TMG) program awarded 29 grants to seven schools in Oceana County – nearly doubling the number of grants awarded in 2020. In addition to support […]
Oceana Community Foundation Announces First-Ever Placemaking Grant Awards
During the pandemic, the need for outdoor spaces became pronounced as Oceana residents explored nature as a safe getaway. This great need also highlighted the variance in infrastructure across the County, with some areas lacking amenities or the staff capacity to advocate and apply for needed items. The Community Foundation for Oceana County (CFOC) is […]
New AmeriCorps VISTA member serving the Foundation
A local AmeriCorps position was recently filled to continue to confront Oceana’s education challenges and to overcome poverty barriers. The Community Foundation for Oceana County (CFOC) renewed their partnership with the Community Economic Development Association of Michigan (CEDAM) for a 5th time to host an AmeriCorps VISTA member. AmeriCorps VISTA members serve communities through added […]
Read Early Read Often program turning the page on children’s literacy
Since its creation in 2016, as a leadership initiative of the Community Foundation for Oceana County, Oceana Read Early. Read Often. (RERO) has been working hard to make children’s books and early literacy resources accessible and equitable across the county. Providing books and educational activities to the families of young children can encourage later academic […]