Mt. Pleasant Jaycees Grant Over $10,000 to Community Organizations
Each spring and fall, the Mt. Pleasant Jaycees grants out money raised from the Mt. Pleasant Craft Beer Festival towards projects and initiatives from various community organizations. This May, they have granted out $10,005 dollars towards projects that range from baby wipes for families in need, to elementary school snack cupboards.
“It feels amazing to know that we are helping these organizations further their impact in our community, and it is great to know that we are making a difference,” said President of the Mt. Pleasant Jaycees, Claire Doty.
Spring Give 2026 Recipients
Art Reach of Mid Michigan - $750 in support of their Summer Studios’ free community art class series.
Community Cancer Services of Isabella County - $500 to help provide financial assistance for Isabella County cancer patients.
For Arts Sake - $300 for their annual Market for the Arts event.
Ganiard Elementary PTO - $650 (not pictured) for their annual spring carnival for students and families.
Isabella County Child Advocacy Center - $500 Activity Booth Sponsorship for ICCAC’s 2026 Zoo in the Park event.
LifeClinic - Mt. Pleasant - $600 towards providing essential baby wipes to families in Isabella County through Drive-Thru Diaper Events.
Mid-Michigan Industries (MMI) - $500 towards Music in the Park, a free public performance series presented by MMI, by funding artist fees and event resources that help expand inclusive, accessible live music and arts experiences at Island Park.
Mt. Pleasant Public Schools Instrumental Music Boosters - $1,000 towards funding the purchase of a mellophone, addressing the program’s growing need for additional instruments as enrollment continues to rise.
Pullen Elementary - $600 towards Pullen Elementary’s Snack Cupboard that provides nutritious snacks for food-insecure students in JK-2.
RISE Advocacy - $750 towards enhancing shelter security by contributing to a key card access system that enhances safety for clients.
Royal Family Kids Ithaca - $855 towards the 2026 Camper Essentials Project by contributing towards supplies for 10 children affected by abuse and neglect in Gratiot and Isabella Counties.
Shepherd Little League - $1,000 towards the 2026 season by contributing to upgraded player training equipment and field maintenance.
Sleepy Dog Books Foundation - $500 towards their Book Vending Machine Program.
The Care Store - $500 to reduce period poverty in Isabella County with a contribution toward sustainable, reusable period products for women and girls.
United Way of Greater Central Michigan - $1,000 towards United Way’s Stuff the Bus campaign to provide Isabella County teachers with classroom supply gift cards.
Want to further the impact? All funding from the Mt. Pleasant Craft Beer Festival goes out to organizations like these each year. Say cheers for a good cause and come out on Saturday, June 6, 2026, for the 12th annual Mt. Pleasant Craft Beer Festival!