Soccer has been part of Midland since 1977 when soccer enthusiasts formed the Midland Soccer Club (MSC). In 1988, with a grant of $250,000 from the Gerstacker Foundation, the MSC Complex was established with 20 fields and a concessions stand. . In 2004, with another...
SpringHill Camps believes that camp promotes community, teaches critical thinking, embraces nature, creates future leaders and fosters positive relationships. This camp has the opportunity to see this kind of life-changing impact every year. SpringHill looks to...
When you ask people about The Salvation Army many of them will mention the bell-ringers at Christmas time. But for many others, this organization rescues them from difficult circumstances and unexpected emergencies. By the time many people reach the doors of The...
College graduates often have strong ties to their alma maters, and Esther Gerstacker is no exception. As a former chemistry student of Hiram College, she understood the financial challenge for small colleges to keep their science facilities safe and current. To...
Over the years the Gerstacker Foundation has given more than $2,348,000 to the Midland Public School system, supporting a variety of ongoing needs. Most recently, contributions have been used to purchase equipment for two new state-of-the-art science labs at both...
The Council on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault (Shelterhouse) provides a safe haven no matter the time of day or night. Locally, thousands of women, children and men are touched by domestic violence or sexual assault each year. No one is immune to domestic or...
Community centers enhance the quality of life for people of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities by giving them access to affordable facilities and programs that bring families and neighbors together. The Gerstacker Foundation has been a supporting this mission...
For 54 years the Gerstacker Foundation’s commitment to senior housing has grown with demand, enabling seniors to enjoy independent living in attractive, accessible apartments. Three major senior housing projects – Washington Woods I and II and Riverside Place –...
Like most small towns in the 1950s, Midland did not have many housing options for the elderly. Eda Gerstacker was convinced that adequate, cheerful housing for the elderly was and would continue to be a critical need for the community. As a result, the Gerstacker...
A little money can go a long way in the hands of a creative teacher. The Gerstacker Teacher Mini Grant Program enables teachers to turn unique ideas into reality, enriching the classroom experience for students in pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. Working with the...