The mission focuses on addressing community needs across Antrim, Benzie, Grand Traverse, Kalkaska, and Leelanau counties. Through a variety of endowments, they aim to support philanthropic approaches to meeting basic needs, promoting self-sufficiency, and helping individuals achieve independence across these regions.
The grant program aims to support recreational projects, programs, and opportunities that focus on providing universal accessibility beyond basic ADA requirements. It targets community needs across Antrim, Benzie, Grand Traverse, Kalkaska, and Leelanau counties, offering various grant opportunities through a common application process. Specifically, the Access to Recreation Endowment, established with support from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, encourages projects with universal accessibility design to enhance recreation for all.