This fall, the Cook Family Foundation is entering its fortieth year of awarding scholarships. Since 1980, more than 800 students have received a scholarship from the Foundation to the University of Michigan. Although Michigan is very selective, the Cook Family … Continue reading →
Eight University of Michigan students are spending their summer back home in Shiawassee County working for community organizations, thanks to the Cook Family Foundation’s Owosso Fellows program. The Foundation provides funding to community nonprofits to hire UM students, who were … Continue reading →
This fall, 20 young men and women from nine area high schools will receive scholarships to the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor thanks to the generosity of the Cook Family Foundation. The future Wolverines were recognized at a dinner … Continue reading →
The Shiawassee Family YMCA is growing, thanks to support from the Cook Family Foundation. A $62,834 grant is helping the Y expand its programming as part of its turnaround plan to improve both its success and sustainability. The grant … Continue reading →
On March 19, forty-nine eighth grade students officially became Shiawassee Scholars. The Class of 2023 pictured here is from: Byron, Corunna, Durand, Laingsburg, Morrice, New Lothrop, Owosso, Perry and St. Paul schools. By identifying and recognizing academically talented students early, … Continue reading →
We have long been fans of the University of Michigan, but since last year when our Executive Director, Tom Cook, was diagnosed with a brain tumor, we have become even bigger advocates and supporters. The neurosurgery team at Michigan Medicine … Continue reading →
Applying for financial aid may be the most important task many a high school senior and their family will undertake; it may also be the most daunting. To help academically talented students sort through this process, the Cook Family Foundation … Continue reading →
It has been said before, but it bears repeating–we are stronger when we come together to improve our community. On November 27, #GivingTuesday, Shiawassee County residents had an opportunity to help support 17 community organizations. This collaborative effort, working under the … Continue reading →
We are stronger when we come together to improve our community. This November 27, on #GivingTuesday, Shiawassee County residents have an opportunity to help support 17 community organizations. This collaborative effort, working under the hashtag #RaiseUpShiawassee, provides a connection to … Continue reading →
Recently, the University of Michigan produced this report on the work of the Cook Family Foundation to support students from Shiawassee County to attend UofM. In one important case, serving a student also served our community. Here is the story: … Continue reading →