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MIDLAND SOCCER CLUB HAS KICK!

Posted on April 28, 2011 by adminMay 12, 2011

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. … Continue reading →

Posted in Grant History, Youth Activities | Tagged Recreation, Soccer, Youth

SPRINGHILL CAMPS REALLY CARE

Posted on April 28, 2011 by adminOctober 4, 2011

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 continue providing camp experiences … Continue reading →

Posted in Faith Based Initiatives, Grant History | Tagged Youth

SALVATION ARMY “RESCUES” MANY

Posted on April 28, 2011 by adminAugust 11, 2011

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 … Continue reading →

Posted in Faith Based Initiatives, Grant History | Tagged Faith, Salvation Army

HIRAM COLLEGE PREPARES YOUNG SCIENTISTS

Posted on April 28, 2011 by adminSeptember 9, 2011

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. … Continue reading →

Posted in Grant History, Higher Education | Tagged Education, School, Science

MAKING MIDLAND SCHOOLS BETTER

Posted on April 28, 2011 by adminOctober 4, 2011

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 … Continue reading →

Posted in Grant History, Local Schools | Tagged Arts, Education, Music, School, Technology

SHELTERHOUSE: BUILDING HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS, STRONG FAMILIES AND SAFE COMMUNITIES

Posted on April 28, 2011 by adminSeptember 9, 2011

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 … Continue reading →

Posted in Family Servcies, Grant History | Tagged Domestic Violence

COMMUNITY CENTERS BRING PEOPLE TOGETHER

Posted on April 28, 2011 by adminSeptember 9, 2011

  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 … Continue reading →

Posted in Family Servcies, Grant History | Tagged Community, Recreation

WASHINGTON WOODS & RIVERSIDE PLACE

Posted on April 28, 2011 by adminMay 12, 2011

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 – feature … Continue reading →

Posted in Affordable Housing, Grant History | Tagged Housing, Seniors

KING’S DAUGHTERS HOME

Posted on April 28, 2011 by adminMay 10, 2011

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.  … Continue reading →

Posted in Affordable Housing, Grant History | Tagged Housing, Seniors

MINI GRANTS MAKE SCHOOL FUN

Posted on April 28, 2011 by adminSeptember 2, 2011

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 … Continue reading →

Posted in Grant History, Local Schools | Tagged Education, School, Teachers

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Rollin M. Gerstacker Foundation
P. O. Box 1945
Midland, Michigan 48641-1945
Phone: 989.631.6097
The Rollin M. Gerstacker Foundation was founded by Mrs. Eda U. Gerstacker in 1957, in memory of her husband. Its primary purpose is to carry on, indefinitely, financial aid to charities of all types supported by Mr. and Mrs. R. M. Gerstacker during their lifetimes. These charities are concentrated in the states of Michigan and Ohio.
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