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Frankenmuth Jaycees mark a year of legacy, leadership and nearly $110,000 given back in 2025

Contributed by Olivia E. L. Howard

  The Frankenmuth Jaycees are closing out 2025 after a year defined by community investment, organizational growth, and renewed engagement.

  Through chapter events, fundraising initiatives, and general membership donations, the Frankenmuth Jaycees donated nearly $110,000 back into the community and beyond in 2025. These contributions supported schools, youth programs, local nonprofits, cultural organizations, service groups, and relief efforts, reinforcing the chapter’s longstanding commitment to service and local impact.

  Beyond the financial totals, 2025 represented a year of intentional renewal and legacy building for the organization.

  One of the year’s most significant milestones was the celebration of the 50th Anniversary of Volkslaufe. For five decades, the event has brought together runners, volunteers, and families while serving as one of the Jaycees’ most enduring traditions and primary charitable efforts. The anniversary year provided an opportunity to honor the event’s history while positioning it for continued relevance and success in the years ahead.

  The chapter also continued to expand Winterlaufe, which has grown into a key component of year-round engagement. Winterlaufe allows the Jaycees to maintain visibility during the winter months while promoting community wellness and generating charitable support outside of the traditional summer event season.

  In addition, the Jaycees supported and collaborated through the World Expo of Beer, a signature Frankenmuth event that attracts visitors from across the region...... 

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