Gateway & Evergreene Grants 2025
Marcellus Township Wood Memorial Library Receives Two Generous Grants to Enhance Services and Programs
Marcellus, MI – January 27, 2025 – The Marcellus Township Wood Memorial Library is excited to announce the receipt of two generous grants that will significantly enhance its ability to serve the community. The library has been awarded $7,359.73 from the Gateway Foundation and $3,000.00 from the Evergreene Foundation. These funds will be used to support a variety of library initiatives, including expanding programming, upgrading technology, and improving access to community resources.
"We are thrilled to receive these grants, which will help us further our mission to provide high-quality resources and services to the Marcellus community," said Patricia Buckhold, Library Director of Marcellus Township Wood Memorial Library. "We are deeply grateful to the Gateway Foundation and the Evergreene Foundation for their continued support and commitment to enriching the lives of local residents."
About the Michigan Gateway Community Foundation: The Michigan Gateway Community Foundation is a philanthropic organization dedicated to making a positive impact on local communities in South Berrien and Cass Counties. This annual grant was made possible through the endowment fund established by the estate of Albert V. and Deana M. Lillie. In her will, Deana Lillie expressed her vision of creating a permanent endowment for the library "to provide the community with access and guidance to resources that inform, entertain, and enrich." The Gateway Foundation’s ongoing support continues to fulfill this vision and benefits the library and its patrons. To increase the annual impact of this grant, you can designate donations to the Michigan Gateway Community Foundation to go toward the Marcellus Township Wood Memorial Library Fund.
About the Evergreene Foundation: The Evergreene Foundation is a private family foundation established in 1987 with a mission to support local charitable organizations. Focused on community building, education, health, the arts, area history and preservation, and environmental causes, the foundation seeks to make a lasting impact on the lives of those it serves. Their continued support of initiatives like those at Marcellus Township Wood Memorial Library helps foster stronger communities and enriches the lives of local residents.
The Marcellus Township Wood Memorial Library continues to be a vital resource for education, culture, and community engagement, and these grants will help ensure it remains a cornerstone of the community for years to come.
For more information about the Marcellus Township Wood Memorial Library, please visit marcellus.michlibrary.org, call 269-646-9654, or e-mail marcellusmichiganlibrary@gmail.com.
About Marcellus Township Wood Memorial Library: The Marcellus Township Wood Memorial Library serves as the center for lifetime learning and enjoyment in order to improve the quality of life for all citizens. It does this by providing resources that enhance and contribute to knowledge, enlightenment, cultural and recreational needs.
Contact: Patricia Buckhold, Library Director
Marcellus Township Wood Memorial Library
269-646-9654
Marcellusmichiganlibrary@gmail.com
marcellus.michlibrary.org