Consumers Energy Foundation Announces $500,000 for Projects in Ogemaw, Genesee Counties
The Consumers Energy Foundation has announced its 2024 Prosperity Award Winners, granting $250,000 each to projects in West Branch and Mundy Township. These grants, part of the Foundation's signature grant rounds, aim to support economic development and community welfare.
The City of West Branch will use the funds to construct the 'Gathering Place', a downtown park featuring amenities and local art. Mundy Township's grant will support the construction of a universally designed amphitheater at Mundy Miracle Commons Park, the largest barrier-free park in Michigan.
In 2023, the Consumers Energy Foundation, Consumers Energy, its employees and retirees contributed over $11 million to Michigan nonprofits. Consumers Energy, the principal subsidiary of CMS Energy (NYSE: CMS), serves 6.8 million residents across Michigan's Lower Peninsula.
La Consumers Energy Foundation ha annunciato i vincitori del Premio Prosperità 2024, concedendo 250.000 dollari ciascuno a progetti a West Branch e Mundy Township. Questi finanziamenti, parte dei cicli di sovvenzioni principali della Fondazione, mirano a sostenere lo sviluppo economico e il benessere della comunità.
La Città di West Branch utilizzerà i fondi per costruire il 'Gathering Place', un parco nel centro città che presenterà servizi e arte locale. La sovvenzione di Mundy Township supporterà la costruzione di un anfiteatro progettato universale presso il Mundy Miracle Commons Park, il più grande parco accessibile del Michigan.
Nel 2023, la Consumers Energy Foundation, Consumers Energy, i suoi dipendenti e pensionati hanno contribuito con oltre 11 milioni di dollari a organizzazioni non profit del Michigan. Consumers Energy, la principale sussidiaria di CMS Energy (NYSE: CMS), serve 6,8 milioni di residenti nella penisola inferiore del Michigan.
La Consumers Energy Foundation ha anunciado a los ganadores del Premio Prosperidad 2024, otorgando $250,000 cada uno a proyectos en West Branch y Mundy Township. Estas becas, parte de las rondas de subvenciones emblemáticas de la Fundación, tienen como objetivo apoyar el desarrollo económico y el bienestar comunitario.
La Ciudad de West Branch utilizará los fondos para construir el 'Gathering Place', un parque en el centro con comodidades y arte local. La subvención de Mundy Township apoyará la construcción de un anfiteatro diseñado de manera universal en Mundy Miracle Commons Park, el parque más accesible de Michigan.
En 2023, la Consumers Energy Foundation, Consumers Energy, sus empleados y jubilados contribuyeron con más de $11 millones a organizaciones sin fines de lucro en Michigan. Consumers Energy, la principal filial de CMS Energy (NYSE: CMS), sirve a 6.8 millones de residentes en la Península Inferior de Michigan.
Consumers Energy Foundation은 2024년 번영상 수상자를 발표하며 웨스트 브랜치와 먼디 타운십에 각각 25만 달러를 지원합니다. 이 보조금은 재단의 주요 보조금 프로그램의 일환으로, 경제 개발과 지역 사회 복지를 지원하는 것을 목표로 합니다.
웨스트 브랜치 시는 자금을 사용하여 'Gathering Place'라는 도심 공원을 건설할 예정이며, 이곳에는 다양한 편의시설과 지역 예술이 포함됩니다. 먼디 타운십의 보조금은 미시간에서 가장 장애물 없는 공원인 Mundy Miracle Commons Park에 보편 설계의 야외 극장 건설을 지원합니다.
2023년 동안, Consumers Energy Foundation, Consumers Energy, 그 직원 및 퇴직자는 미시간의 비영리 단체에 1100만 달러 이상을 기부했습니다. Consumers Energy는 CMS Energy (NYSE: CMS)의 주요 자회사로, 미시간의 하부 반도에서 680만 명의 주민에게 서비스를 제공합니다.
La Consumers Energy Foundation a annoncé les lauréats du Prix de la prospérité 2024, attribuant 250 000 $ chacun à des projets à West Branch et Mundy Township. Ces subventions, qui font partie des cycles de subventions emblématiques de la Fondation, visent à soutenir le développement économique et le bien-être communautaire.
La ville de West Branch utilisera les fonds pour construire le 'Gathering Place', un parc en centre-ville avec des équipements et de l'art local. La subvention de Mundy Township soutiendra la construction d'un amphithéâtre conçu de manière universelle au Mundy Miracle Commons Park, le plus grand parc accessible du Michigan.
En 2023, la Consumers Energy Foundation, Consumers Energy, ses employés et retraités ont contribué à plus de 11 millions de dollars à des organisations à but non lucratif au Michigan. Consumers Energy, la principale filiale de CMS Energy (NYSE: CMS), fournit des services à 6,8 millions de résidents de la péninsule inférieure du Michigan.
Die Consumers Energy Foundation hat die Gewinner des Prosperity Awards 2024 bekannt gegeben und jeweils 250.000 Dollar an Projekte in West Branch und Mundy Township vergeben. Diese Zuschüsse, die Teil der Hauptförderrunden der Stiftung sind, zielen darauf ab, die wirtschaftliche Entwicklung und das Wohlergehen der Gemeinschaft zu unterstützen.
Die Stadt West Branch wird die Mittel verwenden, um den 'Gathering Place' zu bauen, einen Park in der Innenstadt mit Annehmlichkeiten und lokaler Kunst. Der Zuschuss für Mundy Township wird den Bau eines universell gestalteten Amphitheaters im Mundy Miracle Commons Park unterstützen, dem größten barrierefreien Park in Michigan.
Im Jahr 2023 haben die Consumers Energy Foundation, Consumers Energy, ihre Mitarbeiter und Rentner über 11 Millionen Dollar an gemeinnützige Organisationen in Michigan beigetragen. Consumers Energy, die Haupttochtergesellschaft von CMS Energy (NYSE: CMS), versorgt 6,8 Millionen Einwohner im unteren Michigan.
- Consumers Energy Foundation awarded $500,000 in grants to support community development projects
- The grants aim to boost economic development and improve community welfare
- The Foundation and related entities contributed over $11 million to Michigan nonprofits in 2023
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"Accessible parks and inviting green spaces are a vital part of any thriving community," said Brandon Hofmeister, president of the Consumers Energy Foundation. "Economic development is bolstered, and neighborhood affinity is made stronger, when those spaces have the amenities necessary to host events, attract tourists, and promote local businesses. We're proud to distribute these grants to two projects that will provide those benefits and more to their communities."
The Prosperity Awards recipients chosen from more than 90 applicants are:
City of West Branch ($250,000 - Grant funding will support the construction of the "Gathering Place", a strategically located park in downtown
West Branch that will transform an empty lot into a central location for social interactions, events and cultural activities. The park will feature a pergola, benches, tables, green spaces and other amenities. Local artists will contribute to the park's design, enhancing the cultural vibrancy of the area and supporting local talent. Mundy Township ($250,000 - Grant funding will support the site preparation and construction of a universally designed and accessible amphitheater stage at Mundy Miracle Commons Park, the largest barrier-free park in
Michigan . The amphitheater, designed and planned in partnership with the Disability Network ofGenesee County , will provide musical and theatrical entertainment for the park while incorporating amenities that accommodate the sensory experience.
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"I'm grateful and excited for this substantial investment from Consumers Energy to support the next phase of development at Mundy Miracle Commons," said Tonya Ketzler,
The Prosperity Awards are the Consumers Energy Foundation's final signature grant allocations in 2024 totaling
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