When our community confronts its most difficult problems, we need all hands on deck. Substance abuse has been a persistent problem in our community affecting those of all ages, income levels, and life situations. If we hope to reduce the … Continue reading →
Thirty-four of the most academically accomplished high school seniors from the Shiawassee County region have been nominated for scholarships to the University of Michigan by the Cook Family Foundation. One of the students will be selected to receive a four-year, … Continue reading →
The University of Michigan has long done an outstanding job of providing financial aid to students from the Shiawassee region, and the Cook Family Foundation has extended its resources to help. UM is committed to cover 100 percent of demonstrated financial need … Continue reading →
As part of the Foundation’s extended commitment to the Shiawassee River, we are proud to help sponsor the State of the Bay Conference on September 27. The Saginaw Bay Watershed Initiative Network (WIN) — of which the Cook Family … Continue reading →
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, 19 young men and women from nine area high schools will enroll at … Continue reading →
The Cook Family Foundation believes that community change occurs when locally-based nonprofits have the motivation, the support, and the capacity to have an impact. For several years we have worked with Shiawassee-based nonprofits to help improve their governance, strengthen their operations, … Continue reading →
The Cook Family Foundation believes that we can accomplish more in our community when we work together. In support of this value of collaboration, the Foundation recently made a $5,000 grant to help make improvements to the James Miner Trail along … Continue reading →
Recently, the University of Michigan published a story about the outreach efforts of Bruce and Jacqueline Cook. The work of the Cook Family Foundation to support students from Shiawassee County serves as the basis for a larger statewide effort. The article from the … Continue reading →
Applying for financial aid is perhaps the most important, and most complex, task many a high school senior and their family will undertake. To help academically talented students sort through this process, the Cook Family Foundation is holding a workshop … Continue reading →
Twenty-seven of the most academically accomplished high school seniors from the Shiawassee County region have been nominated for scholarships to the University of Michigan by the Cook Family Foundation. One of the students will be selected to receive a four-year, … Continue reading →