Thornapple Area Enrichment Foundation, Est. 1992
Caring for Our Community
Whether you are a parent of a student in need of post secondary education support, a teacher with a classroom need, or an individual passionate about making our community a better place for everyone to work, live and grow TAEF is here to help you realize these needs and offer their support.
Our Mission
The mission of the Thornapple Area Enrichment Foundation is to cultivate a strong community now and forever.
Hometown Hero
Each year the Thornapple Area Enrichment Foundation (TAEF) seeks nominations for the annual Hometown Hero award. Nominations are for outstanding individuals in the community who exemplify excellence, integrity and commitment.
Nominations must include the nominee’s name, address, phone number and a brief explanation — about 250 words — of why the nominee should be considered our community’s Hometown Hero. Nominators are asked to include their contact information as well.
** Accepting Nominations for 2022 beginning in January through the end of April 2022 **
The information should be emailed by the end of April to:
Annie Halle
or Mail to:
231 S. Broadway St
Hastings, MI 49058
The Hometown Hero will be recognized at the annual Hometown Hero Dinner hosted by TAEF in September.