Senior Moments: Chelsea Senior Center Introduces ‘Grand Pad’ Communication Program to encourage area seniors to try these simple to use tablets for connecting to loved ones and staying engaged. Funding for this program was provided by the Chelsea Community Foundation. https://chelseafoundation.org/ Read the full Chelsea Update article here: https://tinyurl.com/2c39wemv #ccf #chelseacommunityfoundation #chelseaseniorcenter #grandpad #seniormoments
Greg Yankee will be hosting two informational zoom Q&A seminars prior to the next grant application deadline of August 15th. The seminar is designed for past and future grant applicants to answer any questions and to explain the grant process. The zoom Q&A seminars will be held: June 21 from 11:00-12:00, and June 28 from 2:00-3:00pm. Contact Greg Yankee, CFSEM Senior Program Officer for Registration or with questions. gyankee@cfsem.org For more info: https://chelseafoundation.org/apply/ https://chelseafoundation.org/ #chelseacommunityfoundation #ccf #grantapplication #grantrecipient #chelseamich
In 2022, Chelsea District Library (CDL) received a $25,000 grant from the Chelsea Community Foundation (CCF) for Mobile CDL (a.k.a. Mobee). Mobile CDL is an initiative to add a library outreach vehicle to improve access to library materials, services, and technology. On Thursday, June 01, from 6:00pm - 7:30pm, join CDL for a ribbon cutting of the new vehicle! Enjoy tasty treats, get a tour, then stay for the first Sounds & Sights on Thursday Nights of the year! Learn more about ‘Mobee’ here: https://mobilecdl.org/ https://chelseafoundation.org/ https://chelseadistrictlibrary.org/ #chelseacommunityfoundation #ccf #chelseadistrictlibrary #cdl #bookmobile #mobilecdl #mobee #sstn
Chelsea Community Foundation, Chelsea Education Foundation, and Silver Maples of Chelsea are hosting an in-person Charitable Giving Seminar at Silver Maples on May 11, from 6:30 to 7:30 pm. The panelists will answer questions and share pertinent information about the ways individuals can give. Every donation can make an impact. Register here for this free event at: https://chelseafoundation.org/giving/ https://chelseafoundation.org/ https://silvermaples.org/ https://www.chelseaeducationfoundation.org/ #chelseacommunityfoundation #ccf #charitablegiving #cef #silvermapleschelsea#chelseaeducationfoundation
Chelsea Farmers Market kicks off Wednesday, May 3rd, 2023! Chelsea Community Foundation provided a grant to the Fair Foods Network to expand their successful Double Up Food Bucks program at the Chelsea Farmers Market. It is the largest program of its kind in the country and considered a national model for incentivizing healthy food consumption. This grant helped make locally-grown produce more affordable for low-income shoppers while supporting area farmers and the Chelsea community. https://chelseafarmersmkt.org/ https://chelseafoundation.org/ #chelseacommunityfoundation #ccf #doubleupbucks #fairfoodsnetwork #fairfoodsnetworkdoubleupbucks #chelseafarmersmarket
CCF Leadership Update: Anne Merkel has taken over the helm as Chair of Chelsea Community Foundation. She is very engaged, knowledgeable, and committed to Chelsea. “The thing that I love most about CCF is that when people donate, their funds go directly to our whole community. Donations are spread out over many grant applicants, so if you like to donate to both the library and FIA, your donation will ultimately support those nonprofits. I really enjoy giving away money to our local nonprofits!” said Merkel. https://chelseafoundation.org #chelseamichigan #chelseacommunityfoundation #ccf #cfsem #chelseacommunity #advisorycommittee
This month is the Spring Equinox and International Day for Happiness! We are happy for a fresh season of supporting all things Chelsea - the important work that goes into making Chelsea a strong, vibrant, and welcoming community. Check out our website for up-to-date information on grant cycles, upcoming events, and more: https://chelseafoundation.org #chelseamichigan #chelseacommunityfoundation #nonprofitorganization #chelseacommunity #supportlocal #springequinox #happiness
Save the Date! Charitable Giving Seminar, May 11, 2023 at Silver Maples of Chelsea. Our panel of experts will answer the most frequently asked questions and share pertinent information about the ways individuals can give, both in life and after. Every donation makes an impact! Registration information will be published soon. This event is sponsored by Chelsea Community Foundation, Chelsea Education Foundation and Silver Maples of Chelsea. https://chelseafoundation.org/ #chelseamichigan #chelseacommunityfoundation #ccf #charitablegiving
Celebrate ‘Random Acts of Kindness Day’ today! Being kind can positively impact your overall well being in many ways. Kindness is contagious – pass it on! Share your random act of kindness! https://chelseafoundation.org/ #chelseamichigan #chelseacommunityfoundation #ccf #cfsem #randomactofkindness #kindness
Upcoming Grant Deadline! Grant applications are due Wednesday, February 15, 2023 at 5:00 pm. Gallery 100, Silver Maples of Chelsea was a recent grant recipient. "We will be using the grant money awarded to us by CCF to help market our Gallery 100 to a greater audience and expand our outreach with artists in Michigan; to truly establish ourselves as a working gallery. We will utilize the grant money to build our brand and voice in the community to help bring people together through the arts." shared Winn Mahoney, Director of Programming and Wellness at Silver Maples of Chelsea. https://silvermaples.org/ Contact Greg Yankee, Senior Program Officer at the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan at gyankee@cfsem.org with questions or for more information. To learn more go to the website: https://chelseafoundation.org/ #chelseacommunityfoundation #nonprofitorganization #CCF #nonprofitgrant #silvermaples
