Essential Needs Fund
The Essential Needs Fund provides rapid, flexible support to Emmet County organizations to help residents in crisis meet urgent basic needs like housing, food, and transportation.
Funder: Petoskey-Harbor Springs Area Community Foundation
Due Dates: Rolling
Funding Amounts: Typical support per family is ~$150; fund supports 40+ families annually via partner organizations.
Summary: Provides flexible, ongoing support to Emmet County health and human service organizations to address urgent basic needs for residents in crisis.
Description
The Essential Needs Fund is a permanent endowment established by the Petoskey-Harbor Springs Area Community Foundation to support health and human service organizations in Emmet County, Michigan. The fund is designed to help local residents facing crisis situations by enabling partner organizations to provide rapid assistance for basic needs such as housing, utilities, food, and transportation. By offering flexible resources, the fund ensures that vulnerable community members receive timely support during emergencies or critical hardships.
