BY SARAH ELMS selms@record-eagle.com
Posted: Thursday, December 18, 2014 3:45 pm
The program will help pay for gas, car seats and one-time emergency repairs for people who need transportation to hold employment or make it to critical doctor's appointments, said Tim Hamilton, the organization's executive director.
Love, INC is one of about 40 organizations in Antrim, Benzie, Grand Traverse, Kalkaska and Leelanau counties to benefit from the Grand Traverse Regional Community Foundation's latest round of grants.
The foundation's board members approved $198,773 in awards for the fall grant cycle. A large portion — $74,260 — was allocated from the Youth Endowment through the Youth Advisory Council.
More than 100 students from across the five-county region participate in the council. They learn about philanthropy and grant-making and then review applications for services that benefit the youth community.
"They make the recommendations to our board. They really are in the decision-making seat," said Alison Metiva, the foundation's spokeswoman.
Child and Family Services of Northwestern Michigan received 11 grants from the youth endowment, and the benefit reaches all five counties.
"The youth are very supportive of that organization and generally have a real heart for supporting their peers," Metiva said.
Health and human services organizations and programs also received significant funding from Community Foundation grants.
The Traverse Health Clinic received $2,000 toward sustaining its homeless outreach program, which allows a physician and mental health counselor to make weekly visits to the Goodwill Inn.
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