Mt. Pleasant Area Community Foundation

The Fall Community Grant Cycle is Open!

Do you have a project or program that will make a positive impact in Isabella County? The Mt. Pleasant Area Community Foundation is currently accepting applications for our Fall Community Grant Cycle!

📅 Important Deadlines:
• Letter of Intent Due: Wednesday, August 26 by 11:59 PM
• Full Application Due: Wednesday, September 2 by 11:59 PM

Eligible nonprofit organizations, schools, municipalities, and other qualified organizations are encouraged to apply for funding that will strengthen our community and improve the quality of life for those here in Isabella County.

The West Midland Family Center received the Childcare Innovation and Capacity Building grant for the 2026 Spring Grant Cycle💚

The goal of both the WMFC and the Foundation’s Community Leadership Committee is to provide child care slots in our community. These funds will allow the WMFC to expand full-care capacity, increasing care for families and children in Isabella County.

Thank you to the West Midland Family Center for your impact on the community!

To learn more about grants, visit: https://www.mpacf.org/apply-for-a-grant

People Helping People of Isabella County was awarded funds from the Jerry M. and Marilyn A. Morey Community Fund, the Dr. Leonard E. and Louise A. Plachta Unrestricted Fund and the Jane McNamara and Louise Williams Fund in the 2026 Spring Grant Cycle. These funds go towards efforts to reduce food insecurity. We appreciate all that the PHP program and everyone involved do for our community. Thank you for leading with heart❤️

To learn more about the Spring 2026 Grant Cycle, visit:
https://www.mpacf.org/news/2026-spring-community-grant

Ten years ago, a shared commitment to ensuring no one in our community goes hungry sparked a partnership between Max & Emily's Eatery's People Helping People (PHP) program and the Isabella Community Soup Kitchen (ICSK).

Today, the partnership is stronger than ever. When ICSK recently experienced severe water damage, Max & Emily's stepped up to help out.

Their story is a powerful reminder that community isn't just collaboration - it's being there when it matters most.

Read more 🔗: https://www.mt-pleasant.net/member-news/giving-back-by-helping-out