It’s the Esther S. Gerstacker Hiram College Scholarship, and renewable every year, which meant I didn’t have to pay anything out of pocket for college. It was a huge opportunity for me, and honestly, thinking about it makes me kind of emotional. The Foundation realizes that not everyone makes enough money to go to college that not everyone is given the same opportunities. I was given a gift, and the only thing they asked from me in return was to be successful in college.
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.