A Record-Breaking Day of Generosity
The Mt. Pleasant Area Community Foundation is proud to share the outstanding results of Give Local Isabella 2025, held on May 6. Thanks to the extraordinary generosity of our community, this year’s event was one of the most successful in our history.
Together, donors contributed $77,032 in new gifts—a record-breaking total. With the additional support of our generous sponsors—Mt. Pleasant Abstract & Title, the Harkins Fund, and an anonymous donor—the overall impact grew to an impressive $127,032 in funding for local organizations and initiatives. For comparison, the 2024 campaign raised $66,266, making this year’s results nearly double.
The day started with a special breakfast gathering at Hersee House for our Give Local partner organizations and funds. Despite the rain, everyone was happy and excited for the day to come. We watched MPACF CEO/COO Liz Conway go live on 9&10 News and cheered her on as she shared Give Local far and wide.
Next, we headed over to Max & Emily's Eatery where our partner organizations and funds packed the restaurant, each vying to earn the Max & Emily's High Noon matching prize (It definitely helped that each attendee was gifted a delicious free cookie, thanks Max & Emily's!) It was great to see so many of our amazing nonprofit colleagues and friends in one place, and it was wonderful to see all the volunteer, committee and board support in the room.
To end the day, we headed over to Pleasant City Coffee for Happy Hour, where organizations continued the competition for a matching prize - and the community showed up again! It was particularly touching to see the committee and board members who were present at each of these events - that's true dedication! Special thanks to Pleasant City Coffee for hosting us and for generously donating $3 for every cocktail sold to the Give Local cause.
These events throughout the day created joyful, community-centered moments that reminded us what this work is all about. That, topped with the generosity of people like YOU, truly made May 6th memorable.
We extend our sincere gratitude to everyone who contributed, shared, or participated. Your support continues to strengthen our community and empower the important work being done across Isabella County.
2025 Give Local Isabella Beneficiaries:
Chippewa River District Library System
Chippewa Watershed Conservancy
Christian Counseling of Mid Michigan
Community Cancer Services of Isabella County
Habitat for Humanity of Isabella County
Humane Animal Treatment Society
Isabella Child Development Center
Isabella Community Soup Kitchen
Isabella County Child Advocacy Center
Isabella County Commission on Aging
Isabella County Restoration House
Life Choices of Central Michigan
Mount Pleasant Public Schools Education Foundation
Mt. Pleasant Area Community Foundation
People Helping People of Isabella County
Renaissance Public School Academy
Shepherd Community Fund Honoring Robert H. Bates
Though Give Local is one day a year, you can make impact at any time through a gift to MPACF or by creating your own fund. Click here to set up a time with Liz Conway, CEO/COO of Mt. Pleasant Area Community Foundation to discuss how you can Give Local and leave a legacy!
