The Community Foundation of St. Clair County is expanding its efforts into rural areas like Yale as part of a new focus to boost philanthropy in small communities. Their updated plan, lasting through ’27, aims to help rural areas develop local funding sources, tackle staffing shortages, and increase engagement in outdoor and recreation projects. Yale, the first rural area to benefit, will work toward creating a community endowment fund. The foundation is also continuing core efforts like expanding the Bridge to Bay Trail, and funding local nonprofits.
Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet
