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#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!

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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.

How to Donate

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. 

Mail

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

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
GivingTuesday Live 2023

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?

Yes. Donations must be made through Copper Shores’ GivingTuesday campaign between November 12 and December 3, 2024 to be eligible for the amplification fund.

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!

November 22, 2024

Community invited to Copper Country Mall for GivingTuesday Live on December 3, 2024

Copper Shores Community Health Foundation is excited to announce the second annual GivingTuesday Live, taking place at the Copper Country Mall. ...
November 12, 2024

Donations now open for GivingTuesday 2024

Copper Shores is excited to officially open donations for GivingTuesday 2024. Between now and 11:59 p.m. on GivingTuesday (December 3) anyone can ...
November 8, 2024

Meet the record 13 new nonprofits participating in #GiveCopperCountry in 2024

There is a record number of new partners participating in #GiveCopperCountry, and Copper Shores Community Health Foundation is excited to help ...
October 22, 2024

Introducing the #GiveCopperCountry Amplification Fund

Copper Shores Community Health Foundation is excited to announce the launch of the #GiveCopperCountry Amplification Fund. This is a fresh take on the ...

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!