And Kay’s Way, in memory of Kay Krapohl Smith, starts May 8
The Women’s Initiative of the Mt. Pleasant Area Community Foundation is accepting grant applications through mid-May for programs and initiatives that support women and girls of Isabella County.
Charitable organizations, schools and municipalities can find information about grants and the application process on the Foundation’s website, through the “Grants” tab at the top. A grantseeker informational video is available on YouTube.
Letters of intent are due 4 p.m. Wednesday, May 11; applications are due 4 p.m. Wednesday, May 18.
“We’re looking for initiatives that help women and girls in their everyday lives, in their education and careers, and in their wellbeing,” said Erika Ross, co-chair of the Women’s Initiative. “This endowment fund through the Community Foundation exists to help women and girls become their best selves.”
“We encourage creative thinking,” Co-Chair Linda Coyne said. “We hope to see applications from a number of organizations seeking to address needs or create dynamic opportunities for women and girls.”
The Women’s Initiative was started in 2003 by Judy F. Smith and Kay Krapohl Smith, daughter of Bob Krapohl, who founded Krapohl Ford & Lincoln with his brother, Harold. Her impact is the driving force behind Kay’s Way: The Women’s Initiative Drive to Support Women and Girls, May 8 through 25.
During the drive, Krapohl and Weichert Realty will collect personal care and clothing items for women and girls to be distributed locally through Clothing INC and The Care Store. The dealership also will donate 100% of oil change sales from the Quick Lane Tire & Auto Center on Wednesday, May 18 to the Women’s Initiative Fund. Watch Krapohl Ford & Lincoln’s Facebook page for details.
The Women’s Initiative has granted more than $100,000 to local organizations, including for phone/video outpatient mental-health options during the pandemic. Other grants have funded coats, boots, diapers, formula, tricycles and a lunch that introduced eighth-grade girls to careers in science, technology, engineering and math.
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