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 →
The Shiawassee County region’s top academically accomplished high school seniors have been nominated for scholarships to the University of Michigan by the Cook Family Foundation. One of these students will be selected to receive a four-year, full-tuition scholarship from … Continue reading →
The Cook Family Foundations wants success for both our best nonprofits and for our best students. We support community organizations through the NonProfit Capacity Building program, and we provide scholarships to the University of Michigan for graduates of ten area high schools. We also strive … Continue reading →
In the simplest of terms, the #GivingTuesday global movement encourages people, as part of their holiday shopping and traditions with family, to think about making a donation (of time, talent or treasure) to help others. Last year the Cook Family … Continue reading →
Once again, the Cook Family Foundation is providing a scholarship to every high school senior from the greater Shiawassee County region attending the University of Michigan. This fall, twenty young men and women from nine area high schools will enroll … Continue reading →
On May 1, fifty-two eighth grade students officially became Shiawassee Scholars. The Class of 2022 pictured here is from: Byron, Corunna, Durand, Laingsburg, Morrice, New Lothrop, Owosso, Perry and St. Paul schools . By identifying and recognizing academically talented students … Continue reading →
The Cook Family Foundation is proud to announce a $1.1 million commitment to the Owosso Public Schools for the completion of an auditorium in the new Owosso High School/Middle School building. “We believe we are at our best as a … Continue reading →
The State Y of Michigan is part of the Cook Family Foundation’s philanthropic legacy, and we have made several gifts to improve the facilities of YMCA Camp Hayo-Went-Ha on Torch Lake and YMCA Camp Arbutus Hayo-Went-Ha on Lake Arbutus. Both … Continue reading →
