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Manistique Today
By the People, for the People
Manistique Seniors Grow Community with Garden Grant
Schoolcraft County Community Foundation funds raised garden beds for local senior center
Published on Mar. 4, 2026
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The Manistique Senior Citizens Center in Michigan was awarded a $640 grant from the Schoolcraft County Community Foundation to purchase raised garden beds for their on-site Garden Group. The grant was accepted by the center's Activities Director Heather Tyner, with the check presentation made by Foundation Trustees Alyssa Swanson and Julie Barr.
Why it matters
This grant helps provide seniors in the Manistique community with an opportunity to stay active, socialize, and grow fresh produce through the center's gardening program. Community foundations play an important role in supporting local initiatives that improve quality of life for residents.
The details
The $640 grant from the Schoolcraft County Community Foundation will allow the Manistique Senior Citizens Center to install raised garden beds on their property. This will benefit the center's Garden Group, which brings seniors together to cultivate and tend to the garden.
- The grant was awarded during the Schoolcraft County Community Foundation's Fall Grant Cycle.
The players
Manistique Senior Citizens Center
A community center that provides activities, resources, and support for seniors in Manistique, Michigan.
Schoolcraft County Community Foundation
A local nonprofit organization that awards grants to support community initiatives in Schoolcraft County, Michigan.
Heather Tyner
The Activities Director at the Manistique Senior Citizens Center.
Alyssa Swanson
A Trustee of the Schoolcraft County Community Foundation.
Julie Barr
A Trustee of the Schoolcraft County Community Foundation.
The takeaway
This grant demonstrates how community foundations can make a meaningful impact on the lives of seniors by supporting initiatives that promote active, healthy, and socially engaged lifestyles.
