Michigan philanthropy continues to support vaccine access and administration efforts through partnerships. 

The Bay Area Community Foundation and the Bay County Health Department in partnership with several non-profit organizations, joined forces to provide vaccine clinics throughout Bay County.

The Drive to Get Vaccinated events took place last week and in order to increase vaccination rates, giveaways and incentive prizes were offered to residents who were vaccinated.

According to a press release, prizes totaling $18,500 were awarded, including a two-year paid car lease on a 2021 Buick Encore, $500 Best Buy gift card, and more to those vaccinated at the clinics. In addition, everyone vaccinated at a Drive to Get Vaccinated clinic received gifts.

In Shiawassee County, The Shiawassee Community Foundation partnered with local non-profits to support the Shiawassee County Health Department with COVID-19 vaccine messaging. 

Each non-profit organization submitted a recording sharing why they decided to get the vaccine. The community foundation created a video highlighting each of their reasons. 

“The Raise Up Shiawassee video is just one of the local nonprofit initiatives in our community that help make a difference.  The Shiawassee Community Foundation is proud to be a part of this important role with the Health Department and local nonprofits.  Together, we can all continue to do our part to stay safe and stay healthy,” Kim Renwick, executive director of the Shiawassee Community Foundation, said in a press release. 

Want more?

Watch the full Why I Got the COVID-19 Vaccine video. 

Check out The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services social media assets  for vaccine updates.