Businesses & Organizations Make a Lasting Impact

Several northern Michigan granting agencies provided substantial funding in 2019 to support the Challenge Mountain mission: To enrich lives and empower individuals living with disabilities through year-round adaptive recreation. Gratitude goes out to each organization for their contribution.

Charlevoix County Community Foundation: grants for purchase of six kayaks ($2,700), fund development board education ($4,000), and interior signage ($450).

Petoskey-Harbor Springs Area Community Foundation: grants for fund development board education ($6,000) and interior signage ($500)

City of Boyne City Boyne Thunder Committee: funding to support adaptive recreation for adults and children living with disabilities ($12,250)

DTE Foundation: Spirit Day Camp grant ($10,000)

Boyne Mountain Resort: 70-Hour Mountain Challenge ($35,000)

Great Lakes Energy People Fund: grant for purchase of tool shed and Resale Store parking area improvements ($2,000)

Rotary Club of Boyne City: grant supporting purchase of the tool shed ($1,000)

Boyne Valley Knights of Columbus: financial support for children and adults living with disabilities to participate in year-round adaptive recreation ($1,964)

Petoskey Knights of Columbus: financial support for children and adults living with disabilities to participate in year-round adaptive recreation ($2,169) and Spirit Day Camp ($5,059)

Vanderbilt Knights of Columbus: financial support for children and adults living with disabilities to participate in year-round adaptive recreation ($1,500)

JD Open: financial support for children and adults living with disabilities to participate in year-round adaptive recreation ($4,000)

Christ Child Society of Northern Michigan: Spirit Day Camp grant ($2,000)

The Bryant Family from Traverse City: replacement of stolen Challenge Mountain lodge sign ($750)

In the weeks to come, we will be reporting on overall volunteer dedication, fund development and resale store success. If you would like to receive our annual report this spring, complete the ONLINE FORM, call 231.582.1186, or send a quick EMAIL.