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.

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.

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.

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.