Foundation Launches $45K Match Campaign for Improvements to Michigan Maritime Museum
The Greater South Haven Area Community Foundation is launching it’s second matching grant fundraising campaign to support funding of the planned expansion at one of South Haven’s most iconic attractions, the Michigan Maritime Museum. From now until September 30, 2021, the SHCF will match, dollar for dollar, all donations made to The Foundation for the project, up to $45,000, for a total contribution of $90,000 towards the local museums’ new Heritage Center.
The Michigan Maritime Museum has established itself over the past four decades as a leader in the preservation of Michigan’s Great Lakes maritime heritage, offering a center for education, research and enrichment. As a destination asset for the City of South Haven and the greater West Michigan region, the museum drives thousands of visitors to the area each year. It’s expansion will meet growing visitor demand and keep South Haven’s harbor an authentic, living representation of Great Lakes maritime culture.
Contributions to the SHCF’s “Launching a Legacy” match campaign can be made by sending to Greater South Haven Area Community Foundation, P.O. Box 507, South Haven, MI 49090. Please note MMM Legacy Campaign. For more information about the Michigan Maritime Museum and “Launching a Legacy” capital campaign, visit www.michiganmaritimemuseum.org/launching-a-legacy/.
Last year The Foundation raised and matched nearly $19,000 in public funds in an effort to support the city’s Splash Pad, donating $38,000 towards the project. Since inception, the Foundation has contributed over $500,000 to local non-profit initiatives. To learn more about the Greater South Haven Area Community Foundation and it’s impact on the region.
