Posted on July 18th, 2014inGeneral News, Grants

The Mecosta County Community Foundation awarded 11 grants to area organizations to help support local programs.

WISE Executive Director Kelly Samuels accepts a foundation grant from Board of Director Stephanie Woodworth. The money received will help support the WISE ACT: Adults and Children Together program.

WISE Executive Director Kelly Samuels accepts a foundation grant from Board of Director Stephanie Woodworth. The money received will help support the WISE ACT: Adults and Children Together program.

Angels of Action representatives Anita Farrar (left) and Joni Thompson (center) accept a grant from Board of Director Yo Bellingar. The money will benefit the Backpack Blessings Program.

Angels of Action representatives Anita Farrar (left) and Joni Thompson (center) accept a grant from Board of Director Yo Bellingar. The money will benefit the Backpack Blessings Program.

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Board of Director Deb Patterson awards Artworks Executive Director Jennifer Locke and Bea Griffith Cooper a grant to help fund the organization’s summer camp program.

Foundation President Tim Zehr and Board of Director Sue Patterson present Christie Carlson of Spectrum Health Reed City Hospital Foundation a grant. The money will be donated to the Susan P. Wheatlake Center.

Foundation President Tim Zehr and Board of Director Sue Patterson present Christie Carlson of Spectrum Health Reed City Hospital Foundation a grant. The money will be donated to the Susan P. Wheatlake Center.

Barb Booth and Phyllis Booth, both of Rose Lake Youth Camp, accept a foundation grant from Board of Director Sue Patterson.

Barb Booth and Phyllis Booth, both of Rose Lake Youth Camp, accept a foundation grant from Board of Director Sue Patterson. The money will be used towards scholarships and equipment.