#GIVECOPPERCOUNTRY
Your gift, the Copper Country's legacy
Join the wave of generosity this GivingTuesday — empower the Copper Country's nonprofits to create a brighter future for all!
Donations Now Accepted!
Every donation is amplified by the #GiveCopperCountry Amplification Fund! Donations are accepted now through 11:59 p.m. eastern time on Tuesday, December 3, 2024.
Online
Click the Donate Online Now button above and select which organization(s) you are supporting.In-Person
Stop by our office - 5th floor of the Huntington Bank building in downtown Hancock.
Copper Shores
400 Quincy Street
P.O. Box 299
Hancock, MI 49930
*Checks must be postmarked on or by Dec 3.
Donations made using check or cash must indicate what nonprofit the funds should be directed toward. Checks must be written to Copper Shores.
GivingTuesday 2024 participating nonprofits
Ahmeek Village Volunteer Fire & Rescue Department
Barbara Kettle Gundlach Shelter Home
Baraga County Shelter Home
Big Brothers Big Sisters
Bootjack Fire and Rescue Foundation
Bridging Gaps Childcare
Calumet Art Center
Camp Josh
Copper Country Angel Mission
Copper Country Habitat for Humanity
Copper Country Humane Society
Copper Country Police and Fire Relief Fund
Copper Country Ski Tigers
Copper Country Snowsports Club
Copper Harbor Trails Club
Copper Shores General
Copper Shores Meals on Wheels
Copper Shores Outreach & Education
Copper Shores Victim Support
Dan Schmitt Gift of Music and Outdoor Education Fund
Elaine Bacon Literacy Program
Friends of the Porkies
From the Ground Farmers Market Collective
Gay Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary
Hancock Trails Club
Keweenaw ATV Club
Keweenaw Family Resource Center
Keweenaw Land Trust
Keweenaw Random Acts of Community Kindness
Keweenaw Search and Rescue
Let's Eat Community Meals, Let's Rebuild Community
Little Brothers - Friends of the Elderly
Main Street Calumet
Mercy EMS
New Power Tour
Oak House
Omega House
Ontonagon Amateur Hockey Association
Ontonagon County Cancer Association
Phoenix House
Right Start UP
Simple Kindness for Youth
Superior Search & Rescue
Swedetown Trails Club
Third Coast Diving and Adaptive Recreation
Unitē Mental Health & Wellness
GivingTuesday Live
Stop by to make a donation in-person
Copper Shores will be at the Copper Country Mall from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on GivingTuesday to help people make in-person donations, connect with fellow community members, and celebrate the day of generosity.
- Meet the nonprofit partners
- See where your money goes
- Get your questions answered
- Make a donation in-person
- Enter to win a door prize
Frequently Asked Questions
How were the nonprofits chosen?
Nonprofits apply to be part of GivingTuesday. If you want to make sure you are notified when applications are open next year, subscribe to our email newsletter.
Every year Copper Shores chooses nonprofit partners based on the following qualifications:
- A charitable nonprofit organization with 501(c)(3) IRS determination
- Provide their certified financial audit and/or 990
- Must be current with their tax status and have their License to Solicit (if required)
- Must not be a religious or educational institution
- Have a mission related to Copper Shores' Strategic Goals and Objectives or raise funds for a specific project that relates to those pillars
- Organization must be domiciled in and serve the people of Baraga, Houghton, Keweenaw and/or Ontonagon counties.
What to expect during GivingTuesday
Donations will be open from Tuesday, November 12, 2024 until the day of GivingTuesday - December 3, 2024. Throughout the month leading up to GivingTuesday, individuals can learn more about the nonprofit partners and make a donation to the one(s) they feel are closest to their hearts. All money donated before and on GivingTuesday will be given 100 percent to the nonprofits, aiding them to succeed in their missions within the community. Plus, it will be amplified using the #GiveCopperCountry Amplification Fund!
What is an amplification fund?
An amplification fund is a pool of money set aside for an event or campaign, used to encourage donors by amplifying external donations made to that event or campaign.
Will my donation be amplified?
Yes. All donations made through Copper Shores during GivingTuesday’s donation period will be amplified using the $200,000 amplification fund. Copper Shores Community Health Foundation is amplifying dollar-for-dollar up to $200,000. If more than $200,000 is donated, nonprofits will receive a portion of the $200,000 equal to the proportion of total donations they brought in.
For example, if $500,000 was donated and a nonprofit brought in $50,000 of that, they would have brought in 10% of the total, and would receive 10% of the amplification fund. That would mean $50,000 was donated and Copper Shores is amplifying the amount with $20,000 in additional funds. Every penny donated to the nonprofits goes to the nonprofits.
Do I have to donate through Copper Shores to amplify my donation?
How should my check be made out?
Checks should be made out to Copper Shores Community Health Foundation.
In the memo line, indicate which organization(s) you are donating to. If you are supporting multiple organizations, please include a list of the organizations and specify how the funds should be divided, enclosed with the check.
History of GivingTuesday
GivingTuesday is a global day of giving that harnesses the collective power of individuals, communities and organizations to encourage philanthropy and to celebrate generosity worldwide. This fundraising effort is to help raise awareness, advocate for and help nonprofits throughout our four-county community, which includes Baraga, Houghton, Keweenaw and Ontonagon counties.
Through seven years we’ve put more than $3 million into our community’s nonprofits. Learn more about GivingTuesday as a movement at givingtuesday.org.
News
Latest updates on GivingTuesday!
Community invited to Copper Country Mall for GivingTuesday Live on December 3, 2024
Donations now open for GivingTuesday 2024
Meet the record 13 new nonprofits participating in #GiveCopperCountry in 2024
Introducing the #GiveCopperCountry Amplification Fund
Let's Build Together
Our goal is to make Michigan’s Copper Country the healthiest community. Your donation to these nonprofits will help us make that happen. Click the button below to make a donation spread evenly between all participants!