CANTON, Mich. – The Relentless Care Foundation by Community Financial Credit Union is contributing $10,000 to Plymouth-Canton Community Schools for its award-winning student-run radio station, bringing P-CCS a step closer toward raising more than $500,000 for major studio upgrades.

The Foundation grant comes after the district received a $200,000 donation from the Rotary Club of Plymouth announced in spring to upgrade studios at 88.1 The Park. In March, The Park was named the Michigan Association of Broadcasters’ top high school student radio station in Michigan in 2024 – its seventh consecutive top ranking since the 2017-18 school year.

“Plymouth-Canton Community Schools is extremely grateful to Relentless Care Foundation by Community Financial Credit Union for their generous support that will help our students continue to excel at radio broadcasting as well as community building,” P-CCS Superintendent Dr. Monica L. Merritt said. “88.1 The Park and the students who run it are vital to providing reliable, timely and relevant information to listeners in our schools and throughout our wider community. We’re excited to see The Park build on the important work they do.”

The Park’s studio enhancement project at its location at Salem High School will include three new production studios, an interview studio, student workspace, and storage space. The upgraded studio will also improve access for people with disabilities.

“Our world is changing rapidly. We need young people to find their voices and lead,” said Tansley Stearns, Community Financial Credit Union president/CEO and RCF board member. “Community Financial is deeply committed to our partnership with P-CCS and helping 88.1 The Park expand its physical space. Allowing more students to find their voices in this important programming is core to our commitment to teachers, their students, and shaping the future of Michigan as a place the next generation wants to call home for years to come.”

“The ability to tell stories which balance voices on different sides of an issues is an imperative skill for young minds. Radio is the perfect canvas for this learning,” said Matt Nahan, RCF executive director. “We are incredibly proud to support 88.1 The Park’s expansion plans.”