The Community Foundation of St. Clair County and the Mackinac Island Community Foundation (MICF) partnered to create a new fund with the support of donor advised fund (DAF) holders. 

DAF holders with the Community Foundation of St. Clair County supported the creation of the Smiles Fund, which will provide dental assistance to Mackinac Island youth and support for emergency dental services for qualified island residents.

“The Mackinac Island Community Foundation is so pleased that we can partner with our friends at the Community Foundation of St. Clair County to carry forward the wishes of mutual donors and meet a community need,” Stephanie McGreevy, executive director and CEO of MICF said in the press release.

This partnership is an example of how DAFs can create connections and collaboration within philanthropy.

“DAFs allow donors the flexibility to share their gifts and passion anywhere in Michigan, or America, and we’re proud to be a part of the community foundation family in Michigan which believes so strongly in collaboration and lifting up opportunities for all Michigan residents,” Randy Maiers, president and CEO of the Community Foundation of St. Clair County said. 

Through support from the Smiles Fund, practitioners in the Straits region will partner with MICF to help provide dental services to residents.

“Collaboration amongst community foundations and DAF holders with passion are moving our communities forward. We are excited to work with funders who understand the needs of those close or far,” McGreevy said. 

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