Press Releases
As the M&M Area Community Foundation joins more than 700 community foundations across the U. S. in observing Community Foundation Week (November 12th – 18th) we want to recognize and thank those who give of their time and resources to ensure the Foundation meets its mission of service to our communities. …More
National Estate Planning Awareness Week was adopted by the United States Congress in 2008 to help the public understand what estate planning is and why it is such a vital part of financial wellness. …More
This month the M&M Area Community Foundation honors its Standing Legacy Society, which is comprised of individuals and families who have committed to supporting their community through a gift from their estate. …More
September is College Savings Month, a month dedicated to inspiring communities across the country to save for children’s futures – be it a college, trade school or another form of post-secondary education. …More
The M&M Area Community Foundation has awarded grants from their Women’s Giving Circle Restricted Endowment Fund. …More
The M&M Area Community Foundation will hold its Annual Meeting on Wednesday, September 2nd. …More
Vicki Elkin, Executive Director of The Fund for Lake Michigan has provided official notification to the M&M Area Community Foundation (MMACF) that it will lend support and counsel to the Resilient Future Project established as an ad hoc committee by the MMACF Board of Directors. …More
The words “commitment” and “community” share the same root. The M&M Area Community Foundation showed its understanding of the meaning of both words as nonprofit organizations struggle from the effects of the coronavirus. …More
The Women’s Giving Circle, a committee of the M&M Area Community Foundation, will begin accepting grant applications on Wednesday, July 15th. …More
We are accepting applications online at mmacf.org/grants from June 15th – 29th for grants from our Impact Fund for COVID-19 Relief. …More
We recently awarded grants during our Spring Grant Cycle. The following endowments, held at the MMACF, provided funding: …More
We are stepping up efforts to build community support and solicit donations to our recently activated Impact Fund. …More
We are accepting grant applications online from March 16th – April 13th during our Spring Grant Cycle. …More
Do you know a high school student who has volunteered above and beyond their school’s community service requirements? Nominate them. …More
The M&M Area Community Foundation recently awarded Philanthropy Fund grants to eight organizations across Marinette and Menominee Counties. …More
Scholarships are available for high school, as well as non-traditional students, throughout Marinette and Menominee Counties. …More
The M&M Area Community Foundation (MMACF), in partnership with inVenture North Inc., will host leadership training for community members. …More
The M&M Area Community Foundation (MMACF) will be accepting applications for grants from our Philanthropy Fund. . …More
The M&M Area Community Foundation (MMACF) is inviting community members to support their Youth Field of Interest Fund. …More
During the week of November 12th – 18th, the M&M Area Community Foundation (MMACF) will join more than 700 community foundations across the U.S. in observing Community Foundation Week. …More
The M&M Area Community Foundation is hosting an informational session for nonprofits, churches, schools and governmental entities on Tuesday, December 3rd from noon – 1 p.m. at Wausaukee Schools. …More
Rusty Wolfe will perform a free concert to benefit the Future Fund children’s savings accounts established by the M&M Area Community Foundation. …More
The M&M Area Community Foundation (MMACF), in recognition of the one-year anniversary of the establishment of its Standing Legacy Society is excited to share …More
The M&M Area Community Foundation (MMACF) awarded grants at the Women’s Giving Circle (WGC) Annual Gathering and Grant Presentation on Thursday, September 19th. …More
Middle and high school students throughout Marinette and Menominee Counties have a unique opportunity to give back to their community. …More
The Women’s Giving Circle of Marinette and Menominee Counties, a committee of the M&M Area Community Foundation, will award over $11,000 in grants at their Annual Gathering and Grant Ceremony. …More
The M&M Area Community Foundation, in partnership with Northeast Wisconsin Technical College, will host a second round of leadership training for community members. …More
The Women’s Giving Circle of Marinette & Menominee Counties, a committee of the M&M Area Community Foundation is seeking nominations ...More
The Women’s Giving Circle (WGC), a committee of the M&M Area Community Foundation, is accepting grant applications. …More
The M&M Area Community Foundation (MMACF) awarded grants at their annual Grant Presentation and Scholarship Recognition Ceremony on Thursday, June 6th. …More
In honor of National Small Business Month, The M&M Area Community Foundation (MMACF) would like to acknowledge some of the many small businesses that support the Foundation. …More
The M&M Area Community Foundation is pleased to announce a partnership with Stephenson Area Public Schools to provide a “Safety Around Water” program for all students in fourth grade. …More
The M&M Area Community Foundation (MMACF) has finalized an action plan to move forward with its commitment to protect the water resources of the region by limiting the impact of extreme weather events. …More
Former Menominee High School student-athletes have established the “Ken Hofer Maroon Student-Athlete Scholarship Fund” in honor of long-time Menominee football coach and mentor, Ken Hofer. …More
The M&M Area Community Foundation (MMACF) proudly designates April as Sponsorship Month. …More
The M&M Area Community Foundation has announced the launching of the Future Fund, a philanthropic commitment to the educational future of every kindergarten student. …More
The M&M Area Community Foundation recently awarded grants to 13 organizations across Marinette and Menominee Counties. …More
Do you know a high school student who has volunteered above and beyond their schools’ community service requirements? Nominate them for the M&M Area Community Foundation’s Young Philanthropist Award. …More
The M&M Area Community Foundation is accepting applications online at mmacf.org/grants beginning Friday, March 1 for the following grant categories. …More
The M&M Area Community Foundation (MMACF) has joined four other Community Foundations in the Lake Superior/Upper Peninsula region to release an action plan designed to protect the water resources of the region by limiting the impact of extreme weather events. …More
The M&M Area Community Foundation (MMACF), in partnership with Northeast WI Technical College (NWTC), will host leadership training for community members throughout Marinette and Menominee Counties. …More
The M&M Area Community Foundation’s Standing Legacy Society honors individuals or families who have committed to supporting the community through a gift from their estate. The Foundation will recognize October as Standing Legacy Society month. …More
The M&M Area Community Foundation’s Impact Fund has awarded the Village of Crivitz $4,000 to support the hosting of “The Wall That Heals” a mobile exhibit of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, along with a companion Education Center. “The Wall That Heals” honors the more than three million Americans who served in the Armed Forces during Vietnam War. The Wall bears the names of the more than 58,000 U.S. men and women who lost their lives in Vietnam. …More
Television Interviews & Videos
Philanthropy Fund Grant Recipient Videos
- Marinette & Oconto Counties Literacy Council
- Marinette County Sherrif’s Department
- Pastor Fred’s Food Pantry
- Menominee Conservation District
- River Cities Habitat for Humanity
- St. Joseph Conference of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul
- Theatre on the Bay
- The Salvation Army
- Dementia Friendly Community Coalition
- Menominee County Intermediate School District
- St. Vincent de Paul Society of Marinette
- St. Thomas Aquinas Academy
- Crime Stoppers of Marinette and Menominee Counties
- Menominee Junior High School
- Town of Goodman
- Good Shepherd Lutheran Church
- Marinette County Elderly Services
- CASA of Menominee County
