MARC announces Fairy Tale contest winners
The Montcalm Area Reading Council (MARC) takes great pride in honoring the talented winners of the Rewrite a Fairy Tale Contest. MARC is pleased to announce that Karen Bowen of Edmore emerged as the first-place winner with her captivating piece, “Tiny Bell.” In this...
A Message from MARC’s Executive Director
Dear Friends, Another chapter has come to a close at the Montcalm Area Reading Council, and it’s been a meaningful one. This past year, tutoring hours increased by 15 percent, and ten new learners joined our programs. Each milestone represents someone opening a new...
MARC 2025 Annual Report
Your generosity helped us turn the page on an exciting chapter in 2025. Here’s a snapshot of what we wrote together. 8 New Volunteers1,468 Learning Hours25 Learners served Financials at a Glance: $51,575 raised. Revenue sources were 78% grants and foundations and 22%...
GACF Grant Supports MARC’s The Next Chapter Club
The Montcalm Area Reading Council (MARC) has been awarded a $500 Spring Education Grant from the Greenville Area Community Foundation, funded by the William and Harriette Cook Literacy Fund. The grant will support The Next Chapter Club, MARC’s adult literacy book...