"I want Midland to be a community that opens up opportunities for a wide variety of people. I think that's what we were able to do with the Community Foundation and Trilogy Skatepark. The skateboarding population really was underserved at the time. Chippewa Banks Disc Golf Course was another project the Foundation assisted with, and it was not a real common area of recreation at the time. Then, the dog park, as well. If the community can see its way to do things for all segments of the population, I think that's a great thing."
The Foundation is founded
On 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.