News

Look at Thompson Ave shine! Our amazing TARP beautification team was hard at work today (May 30, 2025) cleaning up and planting all the sidewalk squares. Don’t those new flowers look fantastic? A huge shout-out to Crystal Mountain for donating all the beautiful blooms! And special thanks to Rob from… Read More »

Get ready to make downtown Thompsonville shine! The Thompsonville Area Revitalization Project (TARP) Beautification Committee is organizing our annual flower bed clean-up and planting, and we need your help. Mark your calendars: Flower Squares Clean-up: Wednesday, May 28 at 8am Flower Planting: Friday, May 30 at 8am Many hands make light… Read More »

Some exciting news is rolling in for the Thompsonville Area Revitalization Project (TARP)! We’re thrilled to announce that TARP has been awarded two significant grants: $10,000 from The DALMAC Fund, and $15,000 from the Biederman Foundation. The DALMAC Fund, known for its commitment to enhancing community biking experiences through innovative… Read More »

The Village of Thompsonville has received exciting news! The Department of Natural Resources has approved the Village’s Trust Fund Grant application for funding of the Trailhead Project in the amount of $276,600. This significant grant award recognizes the hard work and dedication invested in revitalizing our community.  With a strong foundation… Read More »

Rotary Charities of Traverse City recently announced the recipients of their Fall 2024 Grant Awards, totaling $350,000. We are thrilled to share that the Thompsonville Area Revitalization Project has been awarded a $50,000 grant! This generous support comes from Rotary Charities’ “Assets for Thriving Communities” program, which supports initiatives that… Read More »

Dear Santa, The Thompsonville Area Revitalization Project has been very good this year! For your consideration, here is our Holiday Wish List: Accessible Outdoor Grills: We’d love to provide more opportunities for everyone to enjoy our trailhead. 3 handicap-accessible grills would make outdoor cooking a reality for many more people… Read More »

Great news! The Traverse City Track Club has awarded a $6,000 grant to the Thompsonville Area Revitalization Project, and the Village of Thompsonville has generously donated $2,720 for a bike repair station. These funds will contribute to a healthier, more active community. The Thompsonville Area Revitalization Project is a 501(C)(3)… Read More »

We are excited to announce that we have raised $651,550 so far towards our goal of $874,900 for the Thompsonville Junction Trailhead, Visitor’s Center, and the George W. Sharp Campground. This means we are 75% of the way there! We are still accepting donations, so please consider giving today. Every… Read More »

We’re thrilled to announce that the Thompsonville Area Revitalization Project (TARP) has been selected as a recipient of the Impact100 Traverse City grant! This incredible award of $116,000 will significantly boost our efforts to transform the Thompsonville community.   Key Project Highlights: Bicycle Trailhead: Expanding outdoor recreational opportunities for residents… Read More »

Our organization is thrilled to announce that we’ve been chosen as one of the top four finalists for the Impact100 Traverse City Grant awards! This exciting news was revealed at the Impact100 Meet the Finalists event at Rove Winery on Wednesday, August 28th. Pictured Above: Charles Kraus (left), Colleen Contardi,… Read More »