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From our latest impacts and financial tips to what it means to Belong, see how we’re making Impossible Dreams come true in the Michigan communities we serve.

Carrie Borowiak and Fran Damoth Bigelow, co-directors of Crossroads Industries in Gaylord, MI

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Fostering Independent Living with Crossroads Industries

Our Relentless Care Foundation is proud to support Crossroads Industries, an organization supporting individuals living with cognitive and developmental disabilities obtain employment and achieve independence. Our $18,000 grant will support Crossroads as they advance their mission and imperative work in Otsego County.

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Tapping into Local Expertise at the Plymouth District Library

Dreaming boldly is what we do, and we want the communities we serve to dream boldly about their futures. Our Relentless Care Foundation is proud to support the Plymouth District Library with an $8,000 grant for the Check Out An Expert program, which connects the public with experienced professionals from a range of fields.

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Promoting Financial Success with MiWealth

The Relentless Care Foundation is supporting MiWealth, a non-profit organization that promotes and preserves homeownership and advances financial literacy, adult education and workforce development training at a low or no cost to eligible individuals and families.

Sandra Hines, president of the Gaylord Area Council for the Arts, and Lisa Marie Tobin, formerly of the Council and current executive director of the Gaylord Downtown Development Authority.

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Crafting the Next Generation of Leaders at the Gaylord Area Council for the Arts

The Gaylord Area Council for the Arts is a pillar in the community for all things creative! This year, thanks to an $8,000 grant from our Relentless Care Foundation, the Arts Council is launching their Leadership Empowerment through Artistic Development, or LEAD Program, to advance youth leadership through the arts across the greater Gaylord area.

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Guide

Mortgages as Forced Savings?

A guide to understanding how mortgages can help train you to save better.

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Thought Leadership

A Joyful Approach to Leadership: Gratitude and Acknowledgement as Catalysts for Change

Gratitude and acknowledgment are powerful tools for credit union leaders to inspire teams, foster collaboration, and navigate change, driving both organizational success and employee satisfaction.

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CloseEnuff: A Case Study in Credit Union Innovation

Our CloseEnuff checking account is a human-centered innovation aimed at improving liquidity, reducing fees, and boosting members’ cash flow through incentives and thoughtful design.

Bill Keith, director of 88.1 The Park, a student-run radio station in Plymouth-Canton schools, with representatives from the orsa credit union and the orsa foundation

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Amplifying Local News Coverage at 88.1 The Park

The Relentless Care Foundation awarded a grant to the Amplification Capital Campaign at 88.1 FM The Park, a local news radio station operated by Plymouth-Canton students. The campaign will fund an expansion of the studio space, more than doubling the space the student-run radio station has to operate so more students can participate in all the program has to offer.

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Guide

What to Do When You Don't Have a 401(k)

Retirement planning tips for when your employer doesn't offer a 401(k), 403(b), or 457 employer-sponsored retirement savings plan.

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Thought Leadership

Talent Finds the Smoothest Water When We Support Shifting Career Seasons

As life and career transitions challenge us to let go of old roles and embrace new ones, the journey from water skier to cheerleader mirrors the growth we experience in both personal passions and professional leadership.

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Thought Leadership

Allow Failure to Ignite Success

Reflecting on the lessons learned through both personal and family experiences with failure, emphasizing how embracing setbacks, seeking support, and continuous growth can transform failure into a powerful driver of success.

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Thought Leadership

Succession Planning & Building a Sustaining Legacy

Emphasizing the importance of thoughtful succession and transition planning in leadership, urging organizations to honor departures, build alumni networks, and foster cultures that celebrate change while ensuring smooth leadership transitions.

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