Impact

2022

• Chelsea Athletic Boosters: In support of an outdoor training facility to be used by Chelesa student athletes - $25,000.
• Chelsea District Library: In support of the mobile library that will increase community access to staff, technology, and services - $25,000.
• Chelsea Education Foundation: In support of software expenses associated with ongoing donor management, including alumni - $8,856.
• Chelsea Senior Citizens Activities Center: In support of a program to reduce the social and physical isolation that senior people experience - $24,940.

2021

• Chelsea Education Foundation: In suppor of donor development software to help establish an alumni database - $6,600
• St. Louis Center: In support of emergency well drilling to provide safe and potable water for an assisted living facility and adult residence hall - $20,000

2020

• Chelsea Education Foundation: $10,000 support for strategic planning

Support for unusual operating expenses related to COVID-19 response:

• Chelsea District Library: $15,000
• UMRC Heritage Foundation: $15,000
• Chelsea Senior Citizens Activities Center: $15,000
• The Purple Rose Theatre Company: $15,000
• St. Louis Center for Exceptional Children and Adults: $15,000
• Silver Maples of Chelsea: $15,000
• St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea Hospital (Trinity Health Michigan): $15,000
• SRSLY Chelsea: $5,000
• Chelsea School District: $10,000
• Faith in Action Inc.: $15,000
• Chelsea School District #WhyYouMatter: $5,000
• Chelsea Area Festivals and Events: $5,000
• Western-Washtenaw Area Value Express: $15,000

2019

• City of Chelsea: grant of $23,500 to support facility expansion for the Chelsea Area Historical Society
• Trinity Health: grant of $25,000 to support building pathways around St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea Hospital to increase connectivity and improve safety for residents

2018

• Chelsea District Library: grant of $10,000 to the Chelsea District Library for support of a three-day artist residency with writer Luis Rodriguez
• UMRC Foundation: grant of $15,000 to the UMRC Foundation for support of an arts engagement and instruction program for older adults

2017

• Chelsea School District: $5,000 support for the creation of the Alumni Arbor at Chelsea High School
• City of Chelsea: $25,000 support for the design of Letts Linear Park
• State of Michigan: $10,000 support for the construction of a nature play area and an accessible trail at the Eddy Discovery Center

2016

• UMRC Foundation: $25,000 support for providing UMRC staff and local caregivers with training in the “Positive Approach” program, to reduce or avoid behavioral health challenges among adults with late-stage dementia.
• St. Louis Center: $25,000 support for the expansion of health and wellness programming for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

2015

• City of Chelsea: $25,000 as the fiscal sponsor for the Chelsea Area Historical Society, to enhance historical education programming by creating signage and professional-quality exhibits.
• Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra: $10,000 over two years for a music performance, education and outreach program throughout the Chelsea community.
• Fair Food Network: $15,000 support over three years to expand the Double Up Food Bucks healthy food incentive program in Chelsea.
• Lyndon Township: $25,000 support for the Potawatomi Mountain Biking Association to create a sustainable mountain biking trail system in the Waterloo State Recreation Area (now known at the DTE Energy Foundation Trail).
• General operating support in recognition of the foundation’s 20th anniversary was provided to:
  • Chelsea Area Historical Society: $5,000
  • Chelsea District Library: $5,000
  • Chelsea School District: $5,000
  • Chelsea Senior Center: $5,000
  • Faith in Action: $5,000
  • Purple Rose Theatre Company: $5,000
  • St. Louis Center: $5,000
  • Silver Maples of Chelsea: $2,500
  • UMRC Foundation: $2,500