Four County Community Foundation News
New funds honors memory of Dryden’s Trevor Forsythe
Trevor Forsythe, a 2021 graduate of Almont High School, had many interests and a caring spirit. Grant dollars from the fund established in his memory can be directed to any kind of local project. Four County Community Foundation is honored to announce the creation of...
New scholarship fund honors legacy of Imlay City couple
The Tommy and Terrie Stalker Memorial Scholarship will awards funds to Lapeer County high school seniors planning a career in medical, nursing, emergency medical services, first responder or related healthcare fields. Imlay City’s Tommy and Terrie Stalker were known...
4CCF accepting applications for Thumb Art Spark projects
A mural in downtown Dryden depicts moments in the community's history. Fans of public art…here’s your chance to bring more of it to the communities where you live, work, play and learn! Thumb Art Spark is a regional initiative encompassing Michigan’s Thumb that aims...
Return to Earn helps local students gain work experience
Return to Earn intern Aiden Wheelihan giving a food security presentation in 2025, Ruby Hernandez and a scene from the Capac Fiesta and one of the ICAR maps made by intern Lucia Galdes. Four County Community Foundation’s Return to Earn program is marking another...
Imagination Library Fund remembers Dolly Parton’s generosity, seeks continued financial support
Look for Imagination Library donation cans at local libraries. Gifts will help local volunteers continue to work with Dolly Parton's Imagination Library to send free books to local children from birth to five years of age. Every month, 2,311 children in parts of...
Donors support growth of 4CCF’s scholarship program
Memphis HIgh School seniors Isabella Nelson and Isabelle Treutle, recipients of the Gary K. Jeffery Memorial Scholarship, pose for a photo at Four County Community Foundation's 2026 Scholarship Celebration at The Bells Event Center in Almont. Four County Community...
Reviewers gear up for Q3 grant reviews, build on $200,000-plus in 2026 awards
Ben Selaty and fellow lifeguards at Imlay City’s Alvin Norlin Pool now have access to an automated external defibrillators purchased with grant dollars from Four County Community Foundation. In the first half of 2026, Four County Community Foundation (4CCF) awarded...
4CCF board gains three new trustees in 2026
Three new members have joined Four County Community Foundation’s Board of Trustees in 2026. Julia Kaiser, Angie McCoy and Adam Schlusler were formally welcomed at the board’s quarterly meeting in April. All three previously served in other roles with Four County...
4CCF rounds out 2025 grant cycle with $91,000-plus in awards
Berlin Township fire department members have started training with their forcible entry door simulator and will soon welcome neighboring departments to join them. In the last quarter of 2025, Four County Community Foundation awarded more than $91,000 to schools,...
4CCF welcomes new scholarships, launches Trade School offering
Lily Wright, Sean Finnigan and Noah Hall were among Dryden High School's scholarship recipients in 2025. Coming off another record-breaking year, Four County Community Foundation (4CCF) is excited to announce the start of their 2025-26 scholarship season. The...