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Donor Stories

View stories about the people who have made a difference and stories about lives and organizations that have been enriched by the generosity of our fund initiators and donors:

Ford and Marguerite Silsby Scholarship

Born March 10, 1914, Mrs. Silsby was the eldest of five daughters. She was born and raised in Detroit. After her father’s untimely death when she was nine, she was forced to grow … Read more Ford and Marguerite Silsby Scholarship

Forest and Rita Hacker Family Sportsmanship Scholarship

Rita Hacker was born in Detroit in 1924. She had lived in Detroit, Utica and Houghton Lake. She and Forest G. Hacker were married in 1947 in Detroit. Mr. & Mrs. Hacker owned … Read more Forest and Rita Hacker Family Sportsmanship Scholarship

Friends for Safe Schools Fund

The classroom is a place where students should feel safe and secure. That’s why parents, local law enforcement officials, governmental agencies and schools joined forces to form The Friends for Safe Schools Committee. … Read more Friends for Safe Schools Fund

Gerrish-Higgins/Roscommon Alumni Association Scholarship

The Gerrish-Higgins/Roscommon Alumni Association was established in 1996, under the leadership of Ms. Barb Stauffer. A 16 member Committee oversees the activities of the Alumni Association. Current membership is approximately 1,500 alumni, with … Read more Gerrish-Higgins/Roscommon Alumni Association Scholarship

Grace Bernardo, M.D. Memorial Health Careers Scholarship

Dr. Grace Bernardo was a highly revered pediatrician, who loved her life, family, patients, fellow employees, but children especially. She had a zest for life, was highly respected by her peers, practiced good … Read more Grace Bernardo, M.D. Memorial Health Careers Scholarship

Greatest Human Needs Fund

Seeing first hand the ever increasing unmet needs in Roscommon County, Mary and Paull Fry established the Greatest Human Needs Fund in 2013. The Fund supports local non-profit organizations whose programs address the … Read more Greatest Human Needs Fund

Habitat for Humanity General Fund

Habitat for Humanity is an organization where people come together to build homes and communities. They advocate for affordable housing, promoting dignity and hope. This fund was established in 1998.  Income is unrestricted … Read more Habitat for Humanity General Fund

Higgins Lake / Roscommon Non-Motorized Trailway System Fund

The Roscommon Rotary Club has established a Special Project Fund to support the funding needed to develop the Higgins Lake/Roscommon Non-Motorized Trail Way System. The trail way is intended for walking, running, bicycling … Read more Higgins Lake / Roscommon Non-Motorized Trailway System Fund

HLHS Class of 1983 Memorial Scholarship Fund

The HLHS Class of 1983 Memorial Scholarship Fund will provide an annual scholarship to a graduating senior. Eligible applicants must have 3.0 or higher grade point average and plan to attend an accredited … Read more HLHS Class of 1983 Memorial Scholarship Fund

Houghton Lake Community Schools Support Fund

Established in 2007, this Fund is used for charitable purposes of supporting projects, programs and educational materials for the Houghton Lake Community Schools and/or any other needs that may arise within the school … Read more Houghton Lake Community Schools Support Fund

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