Community Impact

photo courtesy of Tri-County Citizen, Jeanne Marcello On Tuesday, June 2, members of the Chesaning United board presented mini-grants to local entities for their nonprofit community projects. This year’s Chesaning United community service fundraiser brought in approximately $25,000 in donations. This year, Chesaning United began the practice of awarding mini grants twice a year. This is the first batch this year. The next round of mini grants will go out in the fall. Each of

On Tuesday, Oct. 7, Chesaning United distributed microgrants to several nonprofit organizations in the Chesaning area. Pictured are front row, from left to right grant recipients Tara Birchmeier (Big Rock Elementary School counselor), Cheri Thiel (Garber Chevrolet Stuff-a-Bus), Lynne Clark (River Rapids District Library), Matthew Ralbusky (Big Rock Elementary School principal accepting on behalf of Amanda Brassfield and the early childhood program) and Amy Leffel (Chesaning M

On Tuesday, June 3, Chesaning United (formerly Chesaning Area United Appeal) awarded phase one grants to the following recipients: Chesaning Area Emergency Relief (CAER) Center, $1,500; Brady Senior Center, $1,500; Young At Heart Club (Chesaning area seniors), $2,000; Manna From Heaven (food assistance), $2,000; Rehmann Health Center, $2,000; and Chesaning High School Indian Closet. Pictured are, front row, from left to right: Marcia Westrick and Janene Rider (CAER Center), T