Committee backs grant applications to fund senior produce and trips programs

The Newaygo County Health, Education & Human Services Committee on June 25, 2025, voted unanimously to recommend two Commission on Aging grant applications to the Finance Committee. Brenda Bird moved and Mike Kruithoff seconded the recommendation for a $35,000 grant application to the Fremont Area Community Foundation Bridging Generations Fund to administer the Newaygo County Senior Produce Program in calendar year 2026 (Motion No. 25-251). The committee also recommended a $9,500 grant application to the same fund to support a calendar year 2026 Senior Trips Program (Motion No. 25-252); that motion was moved by Mike Kruithoff and seconded by Brenda Bird. Both motions recorded Ayes — Mike Kruithoff, Brenda Bird, James Maike; Nays — none.