Fundraising

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 »

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 »

The Thompsonville Area Revitalization Project (TARP) is excited to announce a generous $10,000 donation from the Wayne and Joan Webber Foundation to support the ongoing development of the Thompsonville Junction Trailhead Project! “We are incredibly grateful for this donation and the confidence it shows in our project,” said Charles Kraus,… Read More »

This past Tuesday, on September 23, we received a boost for the Thompsonville Junction Trailhead Project, thanks to the incredible generosity of Cherryland Electric Cooperative and their partner, CoBank. On behalf of TARP, Chuck Kraus accepted two generous checks for $10,000 each at the Thompsonville Junction. Courtney Doyle, Cherryland’s Communications… Read More »

The Thompsonville Area Revitalization Project (TARP) is thrilled to announce a $15,000 donation from Herbert H and Barbara C Dow Foundation, Frankfort Michigan for the Thompsonville Junction Trailhead Project. Their organization supports a variety of causes, including the arts, higher education, health care, and faith-based initiatives. Its mission is to… Read More »

On Thursday, the Thompsonville Area Revitalization Project hit a major milestone for the new campground! AJ’s Excavating dug three 8-10 foot deep holes to conduct a crucial soil assessment for the future septic field. Representatives from the DNR Campground Division and the Benzie Leelanau Health Department were on site to… Read More »

What an incredible day it was in Thompsonville! We’re still basking in the glow of today’s groundbreaking ceremony for Phase One of the Thompsonville Junction Trailhead Project. The sun shone brightly, mirroring the clear excitement and optimism that filled the air. We want to extend our gratitude to everyone who… 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 »