The Mecosta County Community Foundation’s second-ever Match Day, held on Thursday, November 3, raised more than $300,000 for local nonprofits. Among those donating was six-year-old Anna Turri, who was given $50 by her parents to give to the nonprofits of her choice. (Pioneer video/Jonathan Eppley)

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Rose Lake Youth Camp was awarded $1,250.00 in the 2010 fall grant round. The grant awarded allowed the  Rose Lake Youth Camp to purchase a “GaGa Pit” for outside recreation. The grant was funded through the Mecosta County Youth Advisory Council.

Patt Cooper from Rose Lake Youth Camp thanks the Mecosta County Community Foundation for their donation.

Project Starburst and Manna Pantry receive grant money to help with emergency food programs and delivery. The food was delivered on Friday, June 18, 2010.

Mary Doran, Project Starburst, accepts a grant check for emergency food services from Board President Gary Trimarco.

Isabel Kempton and Mary Doran accept a grant check from Board President Gary Trimarco.

Board President, Gary Trimarco, presents Manna Pantry with a grant check for emergency food services.

Isabel Kempton, from Manna Pantry, looks over the delivery of food.