Building Bridges Across Borders: A New Fund Creates Opportunities for Global Connection
Join us in celebrating the launch of the John and Martha Kaczynski Bay City–Ansbach Sister City Fund, honoring the 65th anniversary of the sister-city relationship between Bay City, Michigan, and Ansbach, Germany.
Building a Permanent Resource for the LGBTQ+ Community
Join us in celebrating the launch of the Great Lakes Bay LGBTQ+ Community Fund and a special Pride Month matching opportunity.
Celebrating the 2026 Bay Commitment Scholars!
The Bay Area Community Foundation was proud to celebrate 73 outstanding students this week as they each received a $2,000 Bay Commitment Scholarship.
Celebrating the Jr. and Kaye Hausbeck Fund 2025 Award Recipients
On August 11, two outstanding students were honored and recognized, one each from the Bay County and Saginaw County Boys & Girls Clubs, to receive this year’s awards. Both recipients exemplify leadership, kindness, and a strong commitment to their futures.
Celebrating the 2025 Bay Commitment Scholars!
The Bay Area Community Foundation was honored to celebrate 69 incredible students from Bay and Arenac counties as they each received a $2,000 Bay Commitment Scholarship to begin their college journeys at Delta College or Saginaw Valley State University.
Celebrating the 2024 Bay Commitment Scholars!
We are thrilled to celebrate the achievements of the Bay Commitment Scholarship recipients of 2024! The Bay Area Community Foundation (BACF) is proud to recognize 100 graduating seniors from Bay County high schools who have been awarded a $2,000 scholarship to attend either Delta College or Saginaw Valley State University (SVSU). This scholarship program supports […]
Give Local Bay – which has raised over $1 million since 2015 – is set for May 7
Give Local Bay 2024 – an annual 24-hour fundraising campaign coordinated by the Bay Area Community Foundation – has organizers and agencies working behind the scenes leading up to May 7.
Supporting Literacy in our Community with Imagination Library
As we celebrate March as Reading Month, we emphasize the impact literacy has on shaping young minds and ensuring a brighter future for our community.
Illuminating Pathways to a Brighter Future: Ocean-Lea Schrader
Growing up in an environment where hard work was valued, Ocean-Lea Schrader learned the importance of perseverance. She shares, “If I wanted something, I had to work for it.” Her upbringing instilled in her a relentless pursuit of excellence that extended to her academic endeavors. “… Success is possible even if you don’t go the […]
Elevating Early Childhood Care in Bay County: Bay County ARPA Childcare Grant Program
At the Bay Area Community Foundation (BACF), we believe in the power of community, collaboration and change. Today, we’re sharing an exciting update that reflects our commitment to enhancing the lives of our littlest community members. In collaboration with the Bay Arenac Intermediate School District (BAISD), BACF sought to address the childcare challenges that emerged […]
I am proud to serve my community through my role at BACF. As a Program Officer, I collaborate with nonprofit, government, church, and school partners in Bay and Arenac counties to navigate our grant opportunities and find the right funding alignment. From project conception to post-award, I am your main contact for all things grants. Connecting organizations and donors who share the same vision and passion is at the heart of my work.
