The Ontonagon County Cancer Association supports Copper Country residents when facing a tough challenge in their health. Through the association residents affected by cancer can receive financial aid to help with medical expenses, as well as receive check-ups for certain types of cancer. The Ontonagon County Cancer Association started 35 …
Read More »Small Business Saturday Shows off the Copper Country’s Strong Small Business Economy
While big box stores will take Friday shopping deals for the holiday season. Saturday around the country will focus on those businesses that have a larger direct impact on local economies. In the Copper Country, the Keweenaw Chamber of Commerce is proud to work with a large number of small …
Read More »Giving Tuesday Non-Profit Spotlight: Little Brothers – Friends of the Elderly
For around forty years Little Borthers Friends of the Elderly has found ways to support seniors living in the copper country. The local non-profit programs help keep seniors in the Keweenaw Peninsula active, social, and healthy. Such as with LBFE’s congregate meal and holiday meal sites, senior visitation, a ride …
Read More »Giving Tuesday Non-Profit Spotlight: Keweenaw Snowmobile Club
Snowmobiling brings plenty of visitors to the Keweenaw Peninsula. Helping support the region’s all-season tourism economy and outdoor recreation options for residents. Maintaining the 200-plus miles of trails in the Keweenaw Peninsula includes the Keweenaw Snowmobile Club. The club’s trail groomers travel from north of Tapiola, all the way north …
Read More »Giving Tuesday with the Isle Royale and Keweenaw Parks Association Support National Parks Service Activities
Another area group taking part in Giving Tuesday’s national cause includes the Isle Royale And Keweenaw Parks Association. In partnership with the National Park Service, the IRKPA will accept donations to support its mission of supporting educational, scientific, historical, and interpretive activities. For 80 years the IRKPA has supported visitors …
Read More »Houghton High School Students Turn Giving Tuesday into Gremsgiving
During November to celebrate Giving Tuesday students at Houghton Portage Township Schools are supporting local non-profits. The Houghton High School student council and Interact clubs will host their first-ever giving Tuesday event titled Gremsgiving. During the month students have been encouraged to collect items for various non-profits and fundraisers in …
Read More »BHK Child Development Raises Funds for Car Seats on Giving Tuesday
BHK Child Development Giving Tuesday next week will raise funds to provide car seats to Copper County families in need. Car and booster seats for children are not only a convenience but are necessary to protect life in the case of an accident. According to data from the National Highway …
Read More »Copper Shores Community Health Foundation’s Giving Tuesday Already Off to a Great Start
In one week giving Tuesday will take place across the nation. And right here in the copper country. Already excitement and buzz have been building, as the Copper Shores Community Health Foundation prepares for Giving Tuesday with 30 local non-profits. “We’re at 462 donations processed already. That’s more than $130,000 …
Read More »Giving Tuesday Non-Profit Spotlight: Keweenaw Family Resource Center
The Keweenaw Family Resource Center first partnered with Copper Shores Giving Tuesday as a part of the day’s initial group of non-profits. KFRC Executive Director Iola Brubaker says that across those years it has been incredible to work with the foundation and see the support from the community. Adding that …
Read More »Giving Tuesday Non-Profit Spotlight: Bridging Gaps Child Care
A year ago Bridging Gaps Child Care opened its child care center. Bridging gaps childcare runs out of the Glad Tiding’s Church in Hancock, and is centrally located for the area, being near the hospital, school district, and nearby neighborhoods. Board president Whitney Brey, says that the past year has …
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