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The Precision Cares recipient of $1,000 for January 2021 is the Cedar Area Community Park – Playground project! This grassroots organization has a goal of revitalizing and adding new play structures so this important space in the Leelanau community can be brought up to code and made ADA compliant so children with disabilities have the opportunity to use the equipment as well.
The Cedar community has been holding a “Cans for Parks” fundraising program for the past three years, however, due to Covid, the collections have slowed yet they have still raised about $3,000 to date. One ten cent can at a time!
Precision is honored to help this playground project move closer to its remaining goal of $25,000.
If you would like to help the Cedar Area Community Park – Playground project reach its goal with a donation, please contact Mary Taylor at (231) 835-1343.
If you know of a local charity in the five county area that could benefit from $1,000, please go this link and nominate today! Nominate Here!
Precision is very proud to honor the Do a Little Good organization with $1,000 as our February Precision Cares recipient. This group has been hard at work caring for others especially during the pandemic. They continually raise funds for food pantries, care for the homeless, and homeless veterans. This group can make $1,000 go a long way to help people with basic necessities, like sleeping bags and soap. See the list on this post with items they always need and who to contact to make your donation.
5 Loaves 2 Fish
Precision Cares is thrilled to present 5loaves2fishnmi with $1,000 to support their great efforts! This local organization started in 2019 and provides nourishing meals, infused with love, to those experiencing food insecurity and homelessness. They prepare and distribute this food out of the kitchens at Leland United Community Methodist Church due to the generosity of donations and 100% volunteerism. With the need continuing to grow, 5loaves2fishnmi were just gifted a food truck and are in the process of refurbishing it to be “meal-prep worthy”. The $1,000 from Precision will go toward the food truck renovations.
If you have food donations (fresh or frozen), labor to either prep, serve, clean up, and organize the kitchen, or make a “love card” with words of encouragement that goes with each meal, please email 5loaves2fishnmi@gmail.com to share how you wish to donate!
Bay Area Christian Neighbors (BACN)
Precision was honored to award Benzie Area Christian Neighbors (BACN) with $1,000 as our May 2021 Precision Cares recipient. Since 1983, Benzie Area Christian Neighbors (BACN) has transformed from a charity providing basic needs to a community nurturing the spirit of those they serve. Here are a few stats on their level of giving just in 2020 and why Precision is happy to assist with this important community outreach!
Food – Provided 4,937 visits to the food pantry and recipients of senior bags
Clothing – Distributed 1,567 bags of clothing
Weatherization & Utilities – Assisted 272 households with utility savings and window kits, plus utility payments
GED, Job Readiness and Computer Lab – Offered assistance to 176 people seeking their GED or assistance with employment opportunities. Five students were able to receive their GED despite the pandemic!
Miscellaneous (transportation, medical and other special) needs – Provided financial assistance to 48 households who find themselves with unique financial needs.
Precision was honored to sponsor the 9th hole at the Annual Zonta Golf Outing Fundraiser held at the Traverse City Country Club. Zonta Club of Traverse City works to advance the status of women worldwide through service and advocacy.
Early childhood experts will tell you that 90% of brain development occurs before the age of 5 years, and the best brain development occurs in the context of strong relationships and play.
Precision is pleased to recognize the Leelanau Children’s Center (501 (c)3 non-profit organization) as its July Precision Cares recipient of $1,000. This organization has provided quality childcare for families in Leelanau County for over 40 years and has struggled the past year with reduced capacity which impacted the bottom line.
Precision’s donation will help supplement what a family can pay, giving another child the opportunity to benefit from their program. We are happy to assist with the Center’s meaningful work!
Leo Creek Preserve
Precision was honored to award the Leo Creek Preserve, created in 2016 in Suttons Bay right off the Tart Trail, with $1,000 as its August recipient! What a treasure this nine acre parcel is located right off the Tart Trail in Suttons Bay. The funds will be used to build a boardwalk so more people may access this beautiful nature walk along the creek. The creek is known for Trout and Salmon spawning every Fall.
The mission of Leo Creek Preserve is to use its unique creek, forest, and agricultural spaces to provide, for all people, an outdoor learning laboratory to investigate water and woodland ecology, intensive soil regenerating and carbon sequestration practices, and to bring art into the garden gathering spaces.
Precision was a proud sponsor of the Habitat for Humanity Soiree' to raise money to continue the mission of affordable housing needs of the Grand Traverse Region. Habitat has just set a goal for building 50 new homes in 5 years. We applaud their team and stand in partnership to support their efforts! Interested in learning more?
Precision Cares is thrilled to announce that Arts for All of Northern Michigan is the November recipient of $1,000. For many people with disabilities, the arts are an important way to define themselves in our world.
Arts for All provides access and inclusive opportunities for children and adults with and without disabilities to experience and grow through the arts. Since 1993, Arts for All has touched the lives of thousands of children and adults of all abilities in northwest lower Michigan through music, dance, drama, creative writing and visual art.
The money will be used to fund art supplies and guest artists.
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