2024 Community Philanthropy Award Recipient - Jackie Gainor
Jackie Gainor, Harbor Beach, is the recipient of the inaugural Huron County Community Philanthropy Award. The Community Philanthropy Award honors a living individual or couple for service as a volunteer, a board member, or a donor who made a significant effort to help grow our community through philanthropy in Huron County.
2024 Fall Grants Awarded
Nearly $30,000 was awarded to 18 different organizations during the HCCF fall grant cycle. Learn more about the projects and the funds that provided grants.
New Fund Spotlight: Storrs Family Fund
A $500,000 gift from Harbor Beach Community Schools and the estate of Horrace Gail Storrs and Lorraine (Pranke) Storrs is creating the Storrs Family Fund at the Huron County Community Foundation. This fund will support the new Children's Savings Account program coming to HBCS in fall 2024.
Nancy Elliott Memorial Grant - Available for Ubly Educators
The Nancy Orr Elliott Memorial Educators Fund was created to continue the legacy of Nancy Elliott’s investment in her students and in Ubly Community Schools. The fund will support educators as they enhance the academic experience of K -12 students at Ubly Community Schools. Applications are available now and due September 25, 2024.
Seeking New YAC Members
The Youth Advisory Committee is seeking new members for the 2024-2025 school year. There are current openings for representatives from each of our local high schools. Applications are due September 20.
Demolition Complete - 101 N. Port Crescent
Demolition of 101 N. Port Crescent was completed during the week of July 15th. This step helps ready the site for the new Community Hub.
101 N. Port Crescent - Scheduled for Demolition
Demolition of 101 N. Port Crescent will begin in md-July 2024 to prepare the site for the future Community Hub.
2023 Grant Recipients
We're excited to announce the recipients of our grants! In 2023, we proudly awarded over $135,000 in grants to support local organizations and initiatives.
2023 Scholarship Recipients
We're thrilled to announce the recipients of our scholarships! In 2023, we proudly awarded over $122,000 in scholarships to deserving local students who are pursuing further education.
Utility Disconnection
DTE Energy was on site on March 25, 2024 to disconnect electrical hook ups from both 101 N Port Crescent and 101 W Huron Ave. Utility disconnection is the next step in preparing the site for demolition and remediation activities.