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Thank You, May Donors!

May was an incredible month, and it’s all thanks to you!   We want to give a massive thank you to everyone who contributed to our crowdfunding campaign through the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC)’s Public Spaces Community Places Program this past month. We would also like to acknowledge a… Read More »


Thank You to 100 Women Who Care!

We are so grateful to 100 Women Who Care (Benzie County) for their generous donation of $19,550! Members meet quarterly to hear presentations on local 501(c)(3) organizations and pool their resources to back a single cause. We are honored to receive the support of this dedicated group of local women.… Read More »


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Thompsonville Area Revitalization Project Announces Matching Grant in Partnership with MEDC’s Public Spaces Community Places Program

The Thompsonville Area Revitalization Project (TARP) is pleased to announce its participation in Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC)’s Public Spaces Community Places Program to help raise the funds necessary to complete TARP’s Thompsonville Junction Trailhead Project in Thompsonville, Michigan. Construction of Phase One of this two-phase project began on December… Read More »


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Ready, Set, Bid!

Get a sneak peek at upcoming auction items during Iron Fish Distillery’s Hats & Horses Derby Party. Additional items coming soon! Purchase Event Tickets One Week of Camp – Your Choice of Adventure One week of overnight camp or wilderness expedition All meals All program activities & equipment use Experienced,… Read More »


Hats and Horses Derby Party.

Hats & Horses Derby Party

Dust off your fascinators and sharpen your bow tie skills! Our friends at Iron Fish Distillery are back with the most anticipated party of the spring, and we have some exciting news: TARP has been named the fundraising partner for this year’s event! Mark your calendars for Saturday, May 2,… Read More »


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$15,000 Seed Grant from Rotary Charities

The Thompsonville Area Revitalization Project (TARP) is excited to announce we have been awarded a $15,000 Seed Grant from Rotary Charities of Traverse City. This grant provides the necessary support to keep our key projects moving, specifically the new Pavilion Building and the Thompsonville Junction Trailhead. We are incredibly grateful… Read More »


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Making The Dream A Reality: 2025 Year in Review

If you’ve driven past the site of the Thompsonville Junction Trailhead Project lately, you might have noticed something exciting: progress! After a year of behind-the-scenes maneuvering, we are thrilled to share that the heavy machinery is officially on-site and the dirt is moving. Here is a look back at the… Read More »


Construction is Underway!

We are thrilled to announce that construction is officially underway the new Pavilion Building and the Thompsonville Junction Trailhead Project! This marks a major milestone for our project and kicks off the realization of facilities we’ve all been looking forward to. Thank you to everyone who has supported these initiatives—big… Read More »


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A Special Thank You to Dero!

We extend a massive thank you to Dero for their incredibly generous support. Dero provided us with a fantastic 25% discount on 23 high-quality bike hitches, which are crucial to our efforts to create a more cycle-friendly community as part of the Thompsonville Area Revitalization Project (TARP). Dero’s commitment to… Read More »


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Our Wish List: Sponsor a Piece of the Thompsonville Junction Trailhead Project!

We are moving full steam ahead with the Thompsonville Junction Trailhead Project, and we need your help to add the essential items that will make this space a welcoming, accessible, and informative hub for our community and visitors! The Trailhead is designed to be a vibrant community space – a… Read More »


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Thompsonville Area Revitalization Project
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Thompsonville, MI 49683

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