Through domestic violence shelters, Victim advocates, and strong support from the community, the Baraga County Shelter Home hopes to help people move forward. Baraga County Shelter Home staff believe that through empowering victims to take control of their situation and offering a support space for victims to come, they can …
Read More »Giving Tuesday Non-Profit Spotlight: Copper Country Habitat for Humanity
Around the nation habitat of many groups work with communities and residents to build homes. The Copper Country Habitat for Humanity is not different. Over the years the group has helped several families in the region become homeowners. The group also works with residents in the Keweenaw Peninsula to provide …
Read More »Giving Tuesday Non-Profit Spotlight: Copper Country Junior Hockey Association
The sport of hockey is embedded within the Copper Country. Many men and women have laced up a pair of skates at the time as a young kid having fun and playing the game. Around the area, many kids are interested in playing hockey. However, the sport has a history …
Read More »MTEC SmartZone Receives $4.1 Million in Grants to Support Furthering Small Business Innovation
The Mtec SmartZone receives 4.1 million dollars to help small businesses move innovation forward in Michigan. MTEC SmartZone has received two grants to support its mission as a business accelerator and an incubator where small businesses can grow from an idea into much more. The first grant from the U.S. …
Read More »Copper Shores Outreach and Education and Keweenaw Support 4 Healthy Minds Offer QPR Training for Suicide Awareness
CPR can help save a life in the case of cardiac arrest. Just like how QPR may help prevent suicide. Later this week Copper Shores Outreach and Education with Keweenaw Support 4 Healthy Minds will host a suicide prevention training opportunity in L’Anse. The program title Questions, Persuade, and Refer …
Read More »Ontonagon Volunteer Fire Department Responds to Two Week Brush Fire Near 14 Mile Point Lighthouse
The Ontonagon Volunteer Fire Department responded to a brush fire over the weekend near 14 Mile Point Lighthouse. On Saturday the fire department responded to a brush fire around 3 pm. The department believes that it may have been burning for the past two weeks. The fire reached as close …
Read More »Giving Tuesday Non-Profit Spotlight: Ahmeek Village Fire and Rescue Department
Since 1909 volunteer in the village of Ahmeek have dedicated their time to training, saving lives, and getting involved with the community. The small town’s local fire and rescue department was the first local first responder group to join Giving Tuesday. Since then Ahmeek Fire Department has been able to …
Read More »Western Upper Peninsula Health Department Reminds Community of Food Preparation Safety Before Turkey Day
Across the country tomorrow families will gather around the dinner table for what should be a great Thanksgiving holiday. But in the hours leading up to the table being set, the kitchen will be busy with plenty of dishes in the midst of cooking. During Thanksgiving, it is important to …
Read More »Giving Tuesday Non-Profit Spotlight: Swedetown Trails Club
Local recreation trails in the Copper Country keep our communities physically and economically healthy. In Calumet, the Swedetown Trails Club helps the township maintain the trials and organizes various events during the ear that bring in thousands of visitors. Larry Zurawski says that getting outside into the woods, being active …
Read More »Giving Tuesday Non-Profit Spotlight: Unite Mental Health and Wellness
This past year was very exciting for leaders at Unite Mental Health and Wellness. Late last year the non-profit mental health provider opened its doors to the community. While also introducing themselves to the community through Giving Tuesday. Angela Price and Beth Shannon set out with the goal of closing …
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