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The Marshall Community Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving quality of life in Marshall and throughout Calhoun County. Our mission is to help make the greater-Marshall area an even better place to live, work and raise a family. We do this by attracting permanently endowed funds from a wide range of donors, serving … Read more

The Marshall Community Foundation Youth Advisory Council (YAC) is seeking high school-aged applicants to join their organization.     The Youth Advisory Council (YAC) is a permanent, standing committee of the Marshall Community Foundation comprised of Marshall-area high school students. YAC members evaluate grant applications concerning youth and decide if the grant should be recommended to … Read more

The Marshall Community Foundation is seeking applicants for its more than 60 scholarships available for high school graduating seniors, and, in some instances, previous graduates and recipients.  Whether you are pursuing a two- or four-year degree or advanced training in the skilled trades, the available scholarships are as varied as your goals!  Unless otherwise noted, … Read more

The Marshall Youth Advisory Council (YAC) is pleased to announce that it has approved $750 grants for several area schools to stock their essential needs closets. These funds are specifically designated to assist schools in meeting the growing demand for hygiene products, necessary outdoor apparel for various weather conditions, personal care items, and other essential … Read more

MARSHALL, Mich.—The Marshall Community Foundation offers rolling Enrichment Scholarship deadlines for both students and educators. Applications can be submitted at any time and will be reviewed quarterly. “The Foundation continually examines its processes to determine how to best serve our community, while carrying out the intentions of our donors,” said Shannon Tiernan, MCF Executive Director. … Read more

The Calhoun County Sheriff’s Department and Marshall Opportunity High School were the first two recipients of the Marshall Community Foundation’s Impact Grants.  The two agencies submitted funding requests for projects that had a significant impact on the community.  The Sheriff’s Department received $35,000 to update its drone program. The new drones and equipment will meet … Read more

The Marshall Community Foundation Youth Advisory Council (YAC) is seeking high school-aged applicants to join their organization.     The Youth Advisory Council (YAC) is a permanent, standing committee of the Marshall Community Foundation comprised of Marshall-area high school students. YAC members evaluate grant applications concerning youth, and then decide if the grant should be recommended … Read more

Though the support of generous donors, the Marshall Community Foundation (MCF) responded to the needs of five area organizations and agencies.  MCF’s Board of Trustees and Youth Advisory Council (YAC) supported the B E Henry Building Association, Franke Center for the Arts, Marshall Choral Society, S.A.F.E. Place, and Youngish Professionals.  Each grant awarded will benefit … Read more

MARSHALL, Mich.—The Marshall Community Foundation offers numerous scholarships for adult students pursuing education and or technical training beyond high school. These opportunities are made possible by the generosity of donors, family and friends of the community. Following are brief summaries of the 2024 Non-Traditional Scholarships offered by the Foundation. Scholarships are due March 1, unless … Read more

MARSHALL, Mich.—The Marshall Community Foundation offers numerous scholarships for graduating seniors looking to pursue education and/or technical training in the skilled trades beyond high school. These opportunities are made possible by the generosity of donors, family and friends of the community. “The skilled trades – areas such as agriculture, construction, manufacturing, public safety, transportation and … Read more

This is such an exciting time in your life as you near the end of your high school career! On behalf of the Marshall Community Foundation, we offer our heartfelt congratulations. In 2023, the Foundation awarded more than $112,000 in scholarships to graduating seniors.  Whether you are pursuing a two- or four-year degree or advanced … Read more

The Youth Advisory Council (YAC) is a permanent committee of the Marshall Community Foundation.  Comprised of Marshall-area high school students, YAC members evaluate grant applications concerning youth, and make recommendations to the Foundation’s Board of Trustees for funding consideration. In addition, YACkers also participate in numerous community service projects.  YAC members are high school-aged students … Read more