Seniors shouldn't have to choose between eating and turning up their oxygen. They also should be supported to live at home for as long as possible. That's what we have in mind with the upcoming elder nutrition services millage proposal. The proposal is officially on the August 5 ballot and we hope all Houghton County voters will take the time to understand the proposal and make their vote count.

• Learn more about the millage proposal as a whole at coppershores.org/support-seniors.
• Listen to the latest Copper Country Today episode where host Todd Van Dyke interviews Copper Shores staff about what this millage would mean for our seniors.

We hope you consider joining us at upcoming Public Information Sessions about the millage. We scheduled a total of 17 of them.

Remaining public information sessions

• Monday, June 30, 5:30 p.m. at Toivola Recreation Building in Toivola
• Tuesday, July 1, 5:30 p.m. at Doelle Senior Center in Tapiola
• Wednesday, July 2, 5:30 p.m. at Bootjack Community Center in Bootjack
• Thursday, July 10, 5 p.m. at George Gipp Arena in Laurium
• Thursday, July 10, 7 p.m. at CLK Schools Lower Level Commons in Calumet
• Friday, July 11, 5 p.m. at Franklin Township Hall in Franklin Township
• Monday, July 14, 5 p.m. at Dollar Bay-Tamarack City Schools in Dollar Bay
• Monday, July 21, 5:30 p.m. at Laird Township Hall in Alston 

July Menu Highlight

The July menu is here and we’re kicking off the month with delicious creamy tarragon chicken, using tarragon that was generously donated to us by Ransom Family Farm. Check it out now!

Staff Spotlight - Jessica Mills

Jessica Mills plays a vital role in shaping how we support those we serve. As our Meals on Wheels Assessor, Jessica has the unique distinction of being the only team member who has met with every single senior in our program. With every visit, Jessica brings not just professionalism and kindness, but also empathy and a commitment to understanding the individual needs of each person we serve. Her commitment goes far beyond checklists and forms; Jessica listens, learns and truly connects, helping ensure every senior receives the care, nutrition and dignity they deserve. Through her work, she helps us see the whole person behind each meal. Thank you, Jessica, for being the eyes, ears and heart of our mission. We’re beyond lucky to have her on the team!

• Millage public information session -  Toivola, June 30, 5:30 p.m.
• Millage public information session - Tapiola, July 1, 5:30 p.m.
• Mobile food pantry - Chassell, July 2, 10 a.m.
• Millage public information session - Bootjack, July 2, 5:30 p.m.
• Millage public information session - Laurium, July 10, 5 p.m.
• Millage public information session -  Calumet, July 10, 7 p.m.
• Millage public information session - Franklin Township, July 11, 5 p.m.
• Millage public information session - Dollar Bay, July 14, 5 p.m.
• Community-Wide Picnic - Greenland, July 20, 12 p.m.
• Millage public information session - Alston, July 21, 5:30 p.m.
• Heads UP - A Youth Wellbeing Event - Hancock, July 22, 10 a.m

• On-Call Float Position - Meals on Wheels
• Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner - Victim Support
• Victim Advocate - Victim Support

• Mobile food pantry rolls in to Chassell for 2025
• Mobile food pantry returns to Baraga for five more 2025 deliveries
• Heads UP: A day of food, fun and fitness for middle schoolers
• Funding Opportunity: Small Grant Request for Proposals open through July 14, 2025
• Health administration scholarship open for 2025
• Summer solution: Collaborative grant strengthens child care access for K-5 families
• Pictorial: Spring 2025 Getting Ahead Graduation

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