Scholarships available to Bay, Midland and Saginaw County high school seniors, regardless of ethnicity, who actively embrace Dr. King’s dream of improving racial harmony and social justice. Scholarships are $1,000 and are nonrenewable. Visit midlandfdn.org/scholarships/ to apply.
The Midland Area Community Foundation told 50 stories in 2023 to celebrate our 50th anniversary. To learn more about how the Foundation came to be and the people behind it, immerse yourself in these wonderful stories.
▶ 50 Stories for 50 YearsOn October 2, 1973, twenty-five Midland leaders and volunteers came together to establish the Midland Area Community Foundation. Described as “by the people, for the people,” MACF grew out of the belief that everyone can positively impact their community through philanthropic giving.
These first scholarships included $2,460 in Interlochen scholarships and $500 for a Northwood student. Today the Midland Area Community Foundation awards almost $500,000 in scholarships each year!
The Tridge fund drive was completed with $367,641 raised through community gifts to match $366,000 from the Rollin M. Gerstacker Foundation. The Tridge was completed on October 4, 1981.
Santa spends each winter at Midland's Santa House, one of the city's most notable landmarks. The house is also home to the world-renowned Charles W. Howard Santa Claus School. The Santa House is made possible by a fund held by the Midland Area Community Foundation.
The rail trail allows bikers, runners, and walkers to enjoy beautiful 30 miles of natural beauty between Midland and Clare. The project was spearheaded by a Foundation fundraising campaign.
The Foundation led the campaign to build a skate park in Chippewassee Park. The 15,000-square-foot facility offers outdoor fun for skateboarders, in-line skaters, and BMX bikers.
The playground features large maps of the world, a musical section with large percussion instruments, and an outdoor planetarium.
