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A fundraising campaign to alleviate hunger in the Copper Country is off to a great start.
The Portage Health Foundation launched their Stop the Roar of Hunger campaign on December 1st, which was #GivingTuesday, a global day dedicated to giving.
Their goal is to raise at least $50,000 that will fund specific calls for proposals to address hunger and nutrition within Baraga, Houghton, Keweenaw and Ontonagon Counties.
So far, they have raised nearly $21,000.
“Hunger is not a black and white issue,” said Chelsea Goodreau, Fund Development Assistant with the Portage Health Foundation. “The more we dig into this issue, the more we are realizing that food insecurity and lack of nutrition is a community health issue that is effecting everyone. By doing the #StoptheRoarofHunger campaign our goal is to raise awareness and bring our community together.” Goodreau continued.
The online donations will be combined with the proceeds of the Portage Health Foundation’s Spring Gala which is being held on May 21, 2016.
To learn more visit www.phfgive.org to donate and join this important cause.
The Portage Health Foundation is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization that receives and contributes charitable donations, which support the health needs of the community through enhanced philanthropy and community collaboration throughout the counties of Baraga, Houghton, Keweenaw, and Ontonagon.
