Fundraising

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »