Jackson, Mich., June 15, 2020 – The Consumers Energy Foundation today announced $100,000 in grants to support the Black Lives Matter movement, fight racism, shape systemic change and create opportunities in Michigan. The grants are part of the company’s commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, and are in response to the recent tragic events causing widespread protests across the country.

Jackson, MI - American 1 Credit Union awarded 12 graduating high school seniors from southern Michigan with $1,000 scholarships for their commitment to volunteerism in their community.  American 1 offered the awards through their annual Community Involvement Scholarship Program.

JACKSON, Mich., May 19, 2020 – Consumers Energy today announced a partnership with Google and Uplight to provide Google Nest thermostats to up to 100,000 households, helping Michigan residents power through the COVID-19 pandemic by saving energy and money.

Hillsdale MI, May 2020 – John R. Waldron, President and CEO of County National Bank (CNB), is pleased to announce the addition of three new officers and the promotion of two current members of the CNB team.

Hillsdale MI, May 2020 – County National Bank (CNB) recently celebrated International Nurses Day with gifts of appreciation for 1,600 area nurses. CNB showed support for the nursing staff at five area hospitals by providing various individually-wrapped treats for each nurse at Hillsdale Hospital, Henry Ford Allegiance Health, ProMedica Bixby, ProMedica Herrick, and Oaklawn.

Hillsdale MI, May 2020 – County National Bank (CNB) is taking proactive steps to respond to the needs of individuals and business customers directly affected by the pandemic. We stand ready to help our small business customers gain access to funds.

Hillsdale, Michigan - County National Bank (CNB) recently presented each employee of the Hillsdale County Medical Care Facility (HCMCF) with a gift of appreciation. CNB is providing a large, two-topping pizza for each employee and Cottage Inn of Hillsdale has added an order of InnStix and a 2-liter of their choice. We are excited about this partnership and this offer, because it will go a long way toward providing a meal for each employee’s family. The HCMCF staff can also redeem the offer at a time and date that works best for them individually.

JACKSON, Mich., April 15, 2020 -- The Consumers Energy Foundation is supporting Michigan communities and an innovative solution to protect healthcare workers with over $600,000 in grants to help the continuing battle against COVID-19. These grants plus the $500,000 donations announced in March bring the Foundation’s contribution to COVID-19 support to over $1 million.

Meal, emergency needs distribution reaches hundreds of kids, adults daily

Jackson, MI – Although the doors of the Jackson YMCA are closed, a small group of staff has remained to handle essential duties including distributing meals and emergency personal needs items. The Y distributes items outdoors from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. weekdays in the Franklin and Wesley street alley downtown; items are available free of charge to all who need them. Among the Y community outreach efforts:

The Michigan Strategic Fund (MSF) approved the $2 million Northern Initiatives Program through MEDC’s Capital Access program to provide micro and small business loans to Michigan businesses that have been most impacted by the COVID-19 outbreak, including restaurants, coffee houses, retail stores and service providers. These funds can be used to provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $250,000 for working capital, acquiring machinery and equipment and to support inventory needs during this public health crisis.