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On Sept. 20, the Chelsea Community Foundation hosted a lovely evening in honor of Ann Feeney at Robin Hills Farm. Each of the five Chelsea Area Chamber of Commerce‘s Annual 2022 Honorees were awarded a $1,000 grant, and the honorees chose a Chelsea charity to receive the grants in memory of Ann Feeney, who personified the Chelsea Community Foundation’s desire to “Support All Things Chelsea.”
Anne Mann, past chair of Chelsea Community Foundation, and Katelyn Videto, Director Donor Services, Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan, presided over the event and presented the awards to:
- Citizen of the Year Sue Jacobs who granted $1,000 to Chelsea Senior Center,
- Lifetime Achievement Award recipient Gary Zenz granted $1,000 to Chelsea Rotary Foundation,
- Small Business Rick Taylor Real Estate, Reinhart Realtors, granted $1,000 to The Purple Rose Theatre,
- Joanne Rau, Chelsea State Bank, Large Business granted $1,000 to Faith In Action, and
- Nonprofit Business Leadership 5 Healthy Towns Foundation, Steve Petty granted $1,000 to Faith In Action.
Chelsea Community Foundation Advisory Member David Schaible announced the unanimous decision to increase the current $2.8 million endowment to $4 million by 2030. This would ensure continued growth of the CCF legacy in Supporting All Things Chelsea.
The evening was magical – The Chelsea Chamber Players String Quartet provided lovely music. Ballet Chelsea Ballerinas graced the event, performing a Nutcracker vignette on the outdoor patio. Maxine’s Table provided food and Robin Hills Farm served signature cocktails and beverages.
Mann articulated the evening’s purpose, “We are here to join the legacy of those whose actions have illustrated their devotion to improving our community and inspiring others.”
More than 130 guests enjoyed the beautiful Robin Hills vista and the company of people who share a common thread – to make Chelsea a sustainably vibrant community.
About the Chelsea Community Foundation
The Chelsea Community Foundation is a permanent charitable endowment of $2.9 million that was created through gifts from generous individuals, families, and businesses who care about Chelsea. The Chelsea Community Foundation has given more than $1.9 million in grants to Chelsea nonprofit organizations to address community needs and opportunities that improve the quality of life in the City of Chelsea and surrounding areas. The Chelsea Community Foundation is an affiliate of the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan. For more information, please visit www.chelseafound.org.
