April 29, 2025
Fire UP about Farm to School on May 9
Copper Shores Community Health Foundation invites educators, paraprofessionals, food service workers and other K-12 school staff to attend Fire UP ...
April 28, 2025
Community Breastfeeding Collaborative to Host Listening Sessions in May
Public Invited to Share Experiences and Ideas for Improving Local Breastfeeding Support The Community Breastfeeding Collaborative invites community ...
April 28, 2025
May 2025 Menu Highlight
May is right around the corner, and so too are the latest menu offerings from Copper Shores Meals on Wheels. Using funding from the Local Food ...
April 24, 2025
Delivering more than a meal
Key findings from 2025 Meals on Wheels participant survey For more than 30 years, Meals on Wheels has been a lifeline for seniors in Houghton and ...
April 21, 2025
Keith Rolof takes on Financial Bootcamp in Baraga County
Earlier this spring, Keith Rolof began his role as the Financial Bootcamp instructor for Copper Shores Bridges in Baraga County. In this position, ...
April 10, 2025
Meet Mandy Lounibos, Copper Shores’ new Donor Relations Specialist
Copper Shores Community Health Foundation is delighted to welcome Mandy Lounibos to the team as Donor Relations Specialist. Lounibos is stepping into ...
April 8, 2025
Strengthen emergency services: funding available for first responders
RFP applications due May 9 Copper Shores Community Health Foundation has opened the 2025 Volunteer Emergency Services request for proposal. Copper ...
April 1, 2025
Puppy Parade returns April 17, 2025 in Hancock
Paws for a cause, raise awareness and support sexual assault survivors Copper Shores Community Health Foundation invites community members, and their ...
March 27, 2025
April 2025 Menu Highlight
Spring into the new season The kitchen team at Copper Shores Meals on Wheels has been hard at work preparing for April and the onset of spring. ...
March 26, 2025
Mobile Food Pantry returns to Ontonagon in 2025
Updated Friday, April 3, 2025 Feeding America West Michigan is coming back to the Copper Country throughout 2025 providing a variety of foods, ...
March 21, 2025
Copper Shores Bridges awarded Innovation/Transformation Sparkplug Award
It is with great honor that Copper Shores Bridges received the Innovation/Transformation Sparkplug Award. Since the program’s inception, Bridges has ...
March 17, 2025
Donate your denim
Copper Shores Victim Support hosts denim drive for Sexual Assault Awareness Month Copper Shores Community Health Foundation is holding a denim drive ...
March 10, 2025
New format for Copper Shores recreation and facilities RFP, applications now being accepted
Copper Shores Community Health Foundation has released its annual request for proposals focusing on community recreation opportunities and ...
February 27, 2025
March 2025 Menu Highlight
Packed with protein The team at Copper Shores Meals on Wheels has been working hard to create the March menu for seniors. This month, many selections ...
February 26, 2025
Ask a Dietitian (on National Dietitian Day 2025!)
Copper Shores Community Health Foundation is excited to host Ask a Dietitian, on Wednesday, March 12, National Dietitian Day, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at ...
February 24, 2025
Bogan scholarship recipient takes an active role in the community
Introducing Josh Carlson, the 2024 James Bogan scholarship recipient Copper Shores has awarded the 2024 James Bogan Health Administration scholarship ...
February 21, 2025
Column: Why Don’t We Care for Our Own Family?
Below is the February 2025 Wellness Column as it appeared in print in The Daily Mining Gazette. This month's column was written by Kathleen Harter, ...
February 20, 2025
Hope in action: The power of peer recovery coaching with Kassy Kallio
For those struggling with addiction the path to recovery is difficult and can only be traveled down when they are ready for change. When that moment ...
February 20, 2025
Parting words from Michael Steber, outgoing Bridges Program Director
"It has been an amazing journey to say the least. As I prepare for retirement, I must say it has been an honor to be a part of Copper Shores’ mission ...
February 13, 2025
Copper Shores welcomes Director of Finance, Justin Fletcher
Copper Shores Community Health Foundation is excited to welcome Justin Fletcher as the new Director of Finance. Fletcher began his role in January of ...
February 6, 2025
Copper Shores welcomes Leanna Keleher, new community support specialist
Recently hired as community support specialist at Copper Shores Outreach and Education, Leanna Keleher is ready to make waves in the community. ...
February 4, 2025
Copper Shores Victim Support introduces the Wellness Journey Support Group
Copper Shores Victim Support is now offering the Wellness Journey Support Group, open to those who are seeking growth and healing after experiencing ...
February 3, 2025
Caregivers Connections: Finding support through community
New opportunity for caregivers to connect Caregivers Connections is a new opportunity offered by Copper Shores Community Health Foundation, helping ...
January 29, 2025
Highlights from the February 2024 menu
The season of love is here, and so is the February 2025 Meals on Wheels menu! The kitchen team has been working hard to prepare for February, ...
January 24, 2025
Order Valentine’s Sweets to support Meals on Wheels
Copper Shores Meals on Wheels is making Valentine’s Day a little sweeter in 2025. Between now and noon on February 10, people can order a box of ...
January 24, 2025
GivingTuesday 2024 surpasses $1 million going to nonprofits
New giving record for #GiveCopperCountry For the first time in eight years, the Copper Country’s GivingTuesday campaign, #GiveCopperCountry, will ...
January 22, 2025
Rural resources: Suicide prevention and more, all in one place
The Copper Country is known for being rural and rugged, where the winters are tough and the people are tougher. Yet, even the toughest individuals ...
January 20, 2025
Scholarships available for the class of 2025
Copper Shores Community Health Foundation has released its 2025 scholarship offerings, including a renewable $5,000 educational scholarship for four ...
January 17, 2025
Meet Brayden Rachel, the newest Victim Advocate at Copper Shores
Copper Shores Community Health Foundation is delighted to have Brayden Rachel on the Victim Support team. Rachel began his work as a Victim Advocate ...
January 15, 2025
Presenting Sponsor of Bridgefest 2025
The Keweenaw Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce that Bridgefest 2025 will take place over Father’s Day Weekend, June 12-15. We are also ...
January 13, 2025
Keweenaw Community Foundation announces fall 2024 grant recipients
Six organizations to advance outdoor recreation with funds from Copper Shores Community Wellness and Outdoor Recreation Fund Keweenaw Community ...
January 3, 2025
Rich Simpson begins role as new Bridges Program Coordinator
To my mother: I watched my mom strive to bring us out of poverty by finding education and working multiple jobs. I watched that struggle as a young ...
January 2, 2025
Keweenaw Co-operation
Meals on Wheels chosen as Bring-A-Bag beneficiary Copper Shores Meals on Wheels has been selected as Keweenaw Co-op’s first 2025 recipient of the ...
December 30, 2024
January 2025 Menu Highlight
A new year brings a new menu for Copper Shores Meals on Wheels, and we're proud that once again every meal will feature at least one item that is ...
December 17, 2024
Bridges program expanding to Ontonagon County in 2025
Getting Ahead applications for Mass City are now due Friday, January 17. Copper Shores Bridges is excited to announce the expansion of Getting Ahead ...
December 13, 2024
PHOTOS: GivingTuesday Live, 2024
More than two dozen organizations joined us on December 3 for GivingTuesday Live, a day of generosity, networking and fun. For donors, GivingTuesday ...
December 12, 2024
Mohawk Meet & Eat welcomes new site coordinator, eager to serve more people
Copper Shores Meals on Wheels is known for its home deliveries, but also serves freshly cooked, homemade family style meals every day of the week at ...
November 25, 2024
December 2024 Menu Highlight
Copper Shores Meals on Wheels is proud to finish the year strong, providing at least one locally sourced ingredient in every meal, for the fifth ...
November 22, 2024
Sharing Meals, Sharing the Love
Copper Shores Meal on Wheels takes part in Subaru Share the Love for third year in a row Copper Shores Meals on Wheels is excited to be a part of the ...
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 30, 2024
Bridges Out of Poverty Workshop in Ontonagon
Copper Shores Bridges invites community members to attend a Bridges Out of Poverty workshop on Thursday, December 5, 2024 at Cane Court (100 Cane ...
October 28, 2024
November 2024 Menu Highlight
The dedicated staff at Copper Shores Meals on Wheels continue their tireless efforts to bring local ingredients to their fellow community members. As ...
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 ...
October 17, 2024
Meet the new Copper Shores Bridges facilitators
To accommodate the increasing number of participants and their families, Copper Shores Bridges is proud to introduce five new people facilitating the ...
October 15, 2024
Meet the GivingTuesday 2024 nonprofit partners
Copper Shores Community Health Foundation is excited to kick off the 2024 GivingTuesday season by announcing this year's nonprofit partners from ...
October 2, 2024
Building Blocks: Infant feeding fundamentals
Copper Shores Community Health Foundation is excited to announce a new workshop for parents of children aged 6-to-12 months. Building Blocks is set ...
September 27, 2024
October 2024 Menu Highlight
At Copper Shores Meals on Wheels, the dedicated staff believe that every meal is not just food, but also a heartfelt connection to our community. ...
September 27, 2024
Free QPR Training, October 17, 2024
Copper Shores Outreach & Education and Keweenaw Support 4 Healthy Minds are hosting free QPR Training on Thursday, October 17, 2024, from 6 to ...
September 18, 2024
Two-day suicide training coming to Houghton on October 28-29, 2024
Registration is now closed. Copper Shores Outreach & Education is hosting a free two-day Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) on ...
September 11, 2024
Recreation Funding Available Through KCF Grant
The Keweenaw Community Foundation has opened its fall grant applications, including the Copper Shores Community Wellness and Outdoor Recreation Fund, ...
September 9, 2024
PODCAST: Previewing Suicide Prevention Walk with Callisto Cortez and Taryn Mason
September 6, 2024
Meghan at the Market returns this September
Meghan at the Market is back at From the Ground Farmers Market Collective markets in early September. This delightful and easy going series takes ...
August 29, 2024
Multiple free Narcan training sessions available in September 2024
Copper Shores Outreach & Education is pleased to announce a series of free Narcan training sessions aimed at equipping community members with ...
August 28, 2024
September 2024 Meals on Wheels Menu Highlight
Copper Shores Meals on Wheels is celebrating an exciting achievement for the second month in a row by featuring locally sourced ingredients in every ...
August 27, 2024
Bingo Bonanza at The Bluffs coming September 10, 2024
The second annual Bingo Bonanza at The Bluffs is set to return on Tuesday, September 10, 2024, from 6 to 8 p.m. Hosted by The Bluffs Senior Community ...
August 26, 2024
Bracelets for Survivors
Event to support survivors of sexual assault Copper Shores Community Health Foundation will be on Michigan Technological University’s Walker Lawn on ...
August 23, 2024
Anonymous donor funds Krupp’s pasties for more than 350 seniors
Pasties can be found in almost every community in the Copper Country, and for good reason. These tasty and portable meals have deep roots in the ...
August 21, 2024
Mobile food pantry rolling into Ontonagon, September 4
A Feeding America West Michigan mobile food pantry is coming back to Ontonagon on Wednesday, September 4, 2024. The mobile food pantry will be held ...
August 20, 2024
GivingTuesday applications now open for 2024
Applications have officially opened for #GiveCopperCountry, Copper Shores Community Health Foundation's annual GivingTuesday campaign. Nonprofit ...
August 13, 2024
New board and committee members serving Copper Shores in 2024
Copper Shores Community Health Foundation is proud to announce that Jim Kotajarvi, Tommy Gilpin and Savanna Rivest have joined the board of ...
August 6, 2024
Build family bonds
NOTE: First Session moved to August 26 Six-week virtual workshop for Baraga County parents and guardians Copper Shores Outreach & Education is ...
August 5, 2024
Suicide Prevention Walk set for September 14, 2024
Eighth annual event at Ray Kestner Waterfront Park Copper Shores Community Health Foundation is honored to be hosting the eighth annual Suicide ...
July 31, 2024
Recovery Catalyst
Copper Shores supports GLRC’s new John Kivela Center Copper Shores Community Health Foundation has committed $300,000 to Great Lakes Recovery Centers ...
July 29, 2024
August 2024 Menu Highlight
Copper Shores Meals on Wheels is delighted to announce that every single day of August 2024 will feature at least one menu item, if not more, grown ...
July 24, 2024
Cook to connections
Freeman takes on new role at Copper Shores Zane Freeman has embarked on a new professional journey at Copper Shores, starting recently as a Community ...
July 23, 2024
Meals on Wheels accepts Bridge Card payments
Seniors participating in the Copper Shores Meals on Wheels program that receive food assistance have the option to use their Michigan Bridge Card to ...
July 22, 2024
Five Finds at the 2024 Copper Shores Community-Wide Picnic
Event heading to Ahmeek for its third year Copper Shores is delighted to put on the third annual Community-Wide Picnic on Sunday, July 28, 2024. This ...
July 18, 2024
Meet & Eat: New name, same service
Copper Shores Meals on Wheels congregate sites are getting a name change. Moving forward the congregate meal program will be known as Meet & Eat. ...
July 17, 2024
Mobile food pantry visits Ontonagon on August 7, 2024
A Feeding America West Michigan mobile food pantry is coming back to Ontonagon on Wednesday, August 7, 2024. The mobile food pantry will be held at ...
July 9, 2024
From struggle to strength
Getting Ahead graduate shares realities of the working poor In the latest episode of the Copper Shores Podcast, listen in as Danielle Thoune, a ...
July 8, 2024
HeadsUP: A day of food, fun and fitness for middle schoolers
In collaboration with UP Health System - Portage, Copper Shores Community Health Foundation will be hosting HeadsUP, an exciting day of food, fun and ...
July 3, 2024
Inclusivity Outdoors
Baraga State Park unveils new ADA friendly playground With sunshine and a light breeze blowing in from Lake Superior, Baraga State Park officially ...
June 28, 2024
Copper Shores providing support for innovative mental health solution
Partnering with Baraga County Memorial Hospital’s Avel eCare Solution Copper Shores Community Health Foundation and Baraga County Memorial Hospital ...
June 27, 2024
July 2024 Menu highlight
Work with the $1.28 million Local Food Purchase Assistance Cooperative Agreement grant has been well under way for a while now, and it’s paying off ...
June 18, 2024
Juntunen goes from School to Farm to School
New position at Copper Shores to lead Farm to School efforts Copper Shores is thrilled to announce the addition of Karyn Juntunen to the team. She is ...
June 17, 2024
Small grants, big changes
Five organizations receive Copper Shores 2024 Small Grant Copper Shores Community Health Foundation has awarded five organizations 2024 Small Grant ...
June 12, 2024
Copper Shores announces 18 scholarship recipients for 2024
Copper Shores Community Health Foundation is excited to award 18 scholarships to students at 10 local schools in the Copper Country. This year’s ...
June 11, 2024
Copper Shores receives property donation from UP Health System – Portage
Copper Shores Community Health Foundation is excited to announce a recent land acquisition that will help further our mission to positively influence ...
June 10, 2024
Copper Shores Bridges Expands to Baraga County
Classes begin in August; Applications due by July 19 Copper Shores Community Health Foundation is excited to announce the expansion of its Bridges ...
June 5, 2024
Bogan Scholarship application open for 2024
Copper Shores Community Health Foundation is proud to announce the 2024 James Bogan Health Administration Scholarship to a deserving resident of ...
May 31, 2024
Copper Shores Sexual Assault Hotline now available
Hotline available for anyone from community 24 hours a day, 7 days a week Copper Shores Community Health Foundation’s 24/7 sexual assault hotline for ...
May 29, 2024
Distribution of Senior Project Fresh coupons begins June 3
All coupons have been accounted for as of Tuesday, June 11. To get on the waiting list for coupons, call (906) 483-1155 or email ...
May 28, 2024
June 2024 Meals on Wheels menu highlight
June is an exciting month for Copper Shores Meals on Wheels, marking many firsts for the year. With the Upper Peninsula of Michigan’s short growing ...
May 22, 2024
Mobile food pantry coming to Ontonagon, June 5
A Feeding America West Michigan mobile food pantry is coming back to Ontonagon on Wednesday, June 5, 2024. The mobile food pantry will be held at the ...
May 17, 2024
Pasty Partnership with Krupp’s
Copper Shores Meals on Wheels has been making connections with local producers, farmers and restaurants, like Krupp’s Mini Mart in Twin Lakes. ...
May 16, 2024
Sharing the love: Subaru awards Meals on Wheels more than $2,300
This is Copper Shores second year participating in Subaru’s Share the Love event Copper Shores Meals on Wheels is grateful to receive $2,346.73 in ...
May 15, 2024
ASIST in Negaunee, July 23 & 24
Rescheduled to accommodate more people In partnership with the West End Health Foundation, Copper Shores Outreach & Education is hosting Applied ...
May 6, 2024
Movement and community improvement
Five recipients awarded 2024 Community & Recreational Facilities Grant Copper Shores Community Health Foundation has awarded $81,683.20 to Copper ...
April 29, 2024
Curious George joins SLACK to promote dental hygiene
The Student Leadership Advisory Council of the Keweenaw (SLACK) has been working with local elementary schools, Northern Michigan University’s Center ...
April 25, 2024
May 2024 Meals on Wheels menu highlight
While local producers and farmers are getting ready for the growing season, Copper Shores Meals on Wheels is busy planning alongside them, working to ...
April 19, 2024
Free suicide prevention training in Baraga on May 15
Copper Shores Outreach & Education, in conjunction with Keweenaw Support 4 Healthy Minds, is hosting free suicide prevention training on ...
April 18, 2024
Meals on Wheels receives $21,000 from UPCAP
Copper Shores Meals on Wheels recently received a $21,000 Aging & Adult Services grant from the Upper Peninsula Commission for Area Progress ...
April 17, 2024
Mobile food pantry in Ontonagon on May 1, 2024
A Feeding America West Michigan mobile food pantry is coming back to Ontonagon on May 1, 2024. The mobile food pantry will be held at the Ontonagon ...
April 16, 2024
Meet the recipients of the 2024 Volunteer Emergency Services Grant
Volunteer emergency services in Michigan’s Copper Country are now better prepared to help citizens thanks to $53,416.65 in grant awards from Copper ...
April 15, 2024
Registration open for Copper Shores 10th Anniversary Gala
Event is Saturday, May 11 at Rozsa Center Copper Shores Community Health Foundation will be hosting a 10th Anniversary Gala on Saturday, May 11, ...
April 9, 2024
Bridges Out of Poverty workshop is coming to Baraga on May 20
Pre-registration required; deadline is May 3 Copper Shores Bridges invites community members to attend a Bridges Out of Poverty workshop on Monday, ...
April 9, 2024
Fourth annual Puppy Parade set for April 25 in Hancock
Copper Shores Community Health Foundation is delighted to announce that the fourth annual Puppy Parade is coming back to Quincy Green in Hancock on ...
April 6, 2024
Crisis Line closing on June 1, 2024
Closure comes after long-term drop in use and launch of many new hotlines The always-available Crisis Line at Copper Shores Community Health ...
April 5, 2024
New Sexual Assault Hotline coming to Copper Country
Copper Shores Community Health Foundation is proud to announce the launch of the Copper Shores Sexual Assault Hotline, which will be available to ...
April 1, 2024
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month at Copper Shores in 2024
Copper Shores is inviting Copper Country community members to join in a month of awareness and activism around the topic of sexual assault. Hosted by ...
March 28, 2024
April 2024 Meals on Wheels Menu Highlight
The April 2024 Copper Shores Meals on Wheels menu is here and features some crowd favorites, a bunch of locally grown/caught protein sources and a ...
March 28, 2024
PHOTOS: Relive March for Meals 2024 at Copper Shores
March was a great month here at Copper Shores Meals on Wheels! We hosted three great open houses -- one at our kitchen and main office in Hancock, ...
March 22, 2024
Copper Shores awarded 2023 Innovation/Transformation Sparkplug Award
Copper Shores was honored and delighted to accept the 2023 Innovation/Transformation award at the Keweenaw Community Sparkplug Awards. With the ...
March 21, 2024
Mobile food pantry returns to Ontonagon April 3
A Feeding America West Michigan mobile food pantry is coming back to Ontonagon on April 3, 2024. Mobile food pantries will be held at Ontonagon ...
March 14, 2024
Lambert named first rural representative for Child Advocacy Centers of Michigan
Victim Support Program Director Virginia Lambert was elected to serve on the statewide Board of Directors for Child Advocacy Centers of Michigan ...
March 13, 2024
Five UP Campus medical students receive Copper Shores Tuition Assistance Scholarship
Copper Shores Community Health Foundation has provided tuition assistance scholarships to five medical students at the Michigan State University ...
March 12, 2024
Video: Kevin Store provides update to community during Wake-Up Keweenaw
Wake-up Keweenaw is intended to bring relevant and exciting community, economic and business developments in the Keweenaw Peninsula to community ...
March 8, 2024
Mayworm joins the Copper Shores team in brand new role
Copper Shores Community Health Foundation is delighted to welcome Christina Mayworm to the team. Mayworm was recently hired as the Community Support ...
March 4, 2024
Get funding support: Small Grant opportunity available
Copper Shores Community Health Foundation has officially released the 2024 Small Grants Program Request for Proposals (RFP). Copper Shores has ...
March 1, 2024
March for Meals is Back for 2024
March for Meals is back in the Copper Country! Every year in March, Meals on Wheels has a nation-wide celebration of the senior nutrition program ...
February 27, 2024
Introducing Resilient Reads Book Club
Book club for people who have experience with trauma or second-hand trauma Copper Shores Victim Support is launching a book club, Resilient Reads, ...
February 26, 2024
Grant opportunity to fill gaps in mental health services
Mental Health Services Including Substance Use Disorders RFP now open; $100,000 available Copper Shores Community Health Foundation is bringing back ...
February 20, 2024
Mobile food pantry returning to Ontonagon in 2024
First Event is Wednesday, March 6 A Feeding America West Michigan mobile food pantry is coming back to Ontonagon for March 2024. Mobile food pantries ...
February 13, 2024
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony scheduled for February 29 at Child Advocacy Center
The Houghton Keweenaw Child Advocacy Center (CAC), in collaboration with the Keweenaw Chamber of Commerce, is thrilled to announce a ribbon-cutting ...
February 8, 2024
#GivingTuesday 2023 results are in
The community support for nonprofits in Michigan’s Copper Country has once again gone above and beyond for #GivingTuesday. This week checks will go ...
January 30, 2024
Copper Shores launches revamped scholarship program for 2024
Copper Shores Community Health Foundation is proud to announce its 2024 scholarship offering, highlighted by a new $5,000 educational sponsorship ...
January 29, 2024
Houghton Keweenaw Child Advocacy Center earns national accreditation
The Houghton Keweenaw Child Advocacy Center (CAC), an institution within Copper Shores Victim Support dedicated to providing support and resources ...
January 17, 2024
Copper Shores to be featured in February Wake Up Keweenaw event
Kevin Store to lead presentation to Chamber of Commerce members on February 14 Copper Shores Community Health Foundation President/CEO Kevin Store ...
January 16, 2024
Third annual Copper Shores Community-Wide Picnic coming to Ahmeek
Save the date for Sunday, July 28, 2024 in Keweenaw County
January 15, 2024
Copper Shores offers Emergency Services Grant for 2024
Deadline for applications is February 16, 2024 Copper Shores Community Health Foundation is happy to announce that the Volunteer Emergency Services ...
January 11, 2024
Start your 2024 right at the free Building Habits and Settings Goals event
UP Health System – Portage and Copper Shores Community Health Foundation are hosting a collaborative presentation on fitness, nutrition and fostering ...
January 5, 2024
SANE nurses coming to the Copper Country
Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners (SANE nurses) play an important role in the evidence collection process of victims of sexual assault, abuse and rape. ...
January 4, 2024
Now accepting Community Recreation and Facilities proposals
Copper Shores Community Health Foundation has released a request for proposals (RFP) focusing on community recreational facilities and resources. Up ...
December 27, 2023
Crafting Relationships
Craft themed student support group available in 2024 Students grades 7-12 from Baraga, Houghton, Keweenaw and Ontonagon counties are invited to join ...
December 21, 2023
A pet-icularly special holiday
The holidays are a time of giving, including to our furry friends. Thanks to the PetSmart Discovery Pet Grant, Copper Shores Meals on Wheels is ...
December 18, 2023
PHOTOS: Copper Shores Bridges Graduation Ceremony December 2023
Another cohort has come to an end for our innovative Copper Shores Bridges program, and it finished with a wonderful and memorable night on Monday, ...
December 14, 2023
Growing partnership with BCMH bolsters mental health and wellness services in Baraga County
Community organizations across Michigan's Copper Country are hard at work making connections to bring better services and opportunities for those ...
December 12, 2023
Copper Shores Bridges receives $3,500 grant from Huntington National Bank
Copper Shores Community Health Foundation is excited to announce that Huntington National Bank has awarded a $3,500 community investment grant to ...
December 11, 2023
Meals on Wheels Holiday Cookie Sale order deadline extended
The ordering deadline has now passed. The deadline for the Holiday Cookie Sale to benefit Copper Shores Meals on Wheels has been extended. Orders for ...
December 5, 2023
Meals on Wheels temporary closed December 5-8, 2023
Due to being short staffed due to COVID-19, Copper Shores Meals on Wheels is temporary closed for the remainder of this week, ending Friday, December ...
December 1, 2023
Board Director Paul Ollila passes away
The Copper Country community lost a legend in mid November when Paul Ollila passed away following a lengthy illness. Ollila had been involved with ...
December 1, 2023
Meals on Wheels Holiday Cookie Fundraiser back for 2023
The ordering deadline has passed. The Holiday Cookie Fundraiser for Copper Shores Meals on Wheels is back for the second year in a row. Orders open ...
November 22, 2023
Copper Shores helps Little Brothers - Friends of the Elderly provide holiday meals
This year Copper Shores Community Health Foundation provided a $5,000 donation to help Little Brothers - Friends of the Elderly provide holiday meals ...
November 22, 2023
Lindenberg helps guide Bridges Investigators through finances
Opportunities can be positively life changing, if one has the guidance to harness it. Copper Shores Bridges aims to both create opportunities for, ...
November 22, 2023
Local growers invited to Meals on Wheels information meetings on December 4 and 6
Like many local growers and farmers, Copper Shores Meals on Wheels is planning for next year and how to procure local foods for our senior clients. ...
November 17, 2023
Hancock Trails Club completes map, sign and sustainability project at Maasto Hiihto/Churning Rapids
Finding your way around the Maasto Hiihto and Churning Rapids trail system has gotten much easier. The Hancock Trails Club (formerly known as the ...
November 16, 2023
Keweenaw Holiday Hoopla slated for December 7
Mark your calendar and join us on Thursday, December 7, 2023 for the ninth annual collaborative holiday celebration with a cause! The Keweenaw ...
November 14, 2023
#GiveCopperCountry Live at the Copper Country Mall
The giving season is off to a great start with #GiveCopperCountry in full force, and this year’s event will feature a public event! On Tuesday, ...
November 14, 2023
Meet the new #GiveCopperCountry partners for 2023
Our seventh Annual #GivingTuesday campaign has hit the ground running at Copper Shores Community Health Foundation and this year there are seven new ...
November 14, 2023
Baraga County law enforcement agencies to implement Avel eCare’s Virtual Crisis Care Program
Innovative co-responder model will assist officers in de-escalating situations involving a mental health crisis by providing on-demand access to ...
November 8, 2023
Suicide Prevention Training Coming to L’Anse on November 29
Copper Shores Outreach & Education in conjunction with Keweenaw Support 4 Health Minds is hosting free suicide prevention training on Wednesday, ...
November 8, 2023
Donate now to support Copper Country nonprofits
Donations have officially opened for Copper Shores Community Health Foundation’s 2023 #GivingTuesday campaign, #GiveCopperCountry. #GivingTuesday ...
November 8, 2023
Klungness Family Foundation Donation raises 2023 #GiveCopperCountry match to $250,000
This year’s match for Copper Shores Community Health Foundation’s annual #GivingTuesday campaign, #GiveCopperCountry, will be $50,000 higher thanks ...
November 6, 2023
Growing sled hockey in the Keweenaw
Copper Shores grant helps Equipment Loans of the Keweenaw increase opportunities Whether watching or playing, hockey is one of the most popular ...
November 3, 2023
Thirty nonprofits participating in #GiveCopperCountry in 2023
This year’s #GivingTuesday campaign hosted by Copper Shores Community Health Foundation has a record number of participants with 30 501(c)(3) ...
October 19, 2023
Mobile Food Pantry Scheduled for Nov 1 in Ontonagon
On Wednesday, November 1, 2023 at 12 p.m. a mobile food pantry will be hosted at the Ontonagon Village Fire Hall. The event will provide a variety of ...
October 17, 2023
Investing in our Future by Helping Gabby Bosley Achieve Her’s
Nothing meant more to Gabby Bosley than going to college near the home, community and people she loved. Bosley, a senior at Michigan Technological ...
October 16, 2023
Copper Shores Releases Emergency Food Assistance and Food Pantries RFP
Copper Shores Community Health Foundation has released a request for proposals (RFP) focused on food pantries and emergency food assistance small ...
October 1, 2023
Join Meghan at the Market for Live Q&A
Our very own Meghan Jaszczak, registered dietitian and Community Health Educator is joining one of the last rounds of outdoor markets for the From ...
September 28, 2023
Money Smart for Older Adults Workshop Coming to Hancock and Calumet
Fraud Workshop is Presented by Huntington Bank On Thursday, October 5 and Friday, October 6 there will be free workshops available for older Copper ...
September 21, 2023
Mobile Food Pantry Scheduled for October 4 in Ontonagon
On Wednesday, October 4, 2023 at 12 p.m. a mobile food pantry will be hosted at the Ontonagon Village Fire Hall. The event will provide a variety of ...
September 19, 2023
Access for All at Camp Josh
Everyone deserves an opportunity to access the outdoors, recreate and enjoy what the Copper Country has to offer. Camp Josh is one such place that is ...
September 8, 2023
#GivingTuesday 2023 Applications are Open
Applications have officially opened for Copper Shores Community Health Foundation's #GivingTuesday. Nonprofit organizations who are interested in ...
August 31, 2023
Come One, Come All, Come Enjoy the Park this Fall
Eagle River Residents Open the New Houghton Township Square Park On August 23rd, Eagle River residents came out to enjoy the grand opening of the ...
August 29, 2023
Support Meals on Wheels During Bingo Bonanza at the Bluffs
Fundraising Bingo Event Open to the Public on September 12 The Bluffs Senior Community in Houghton will be the host site for a special night of bingo ...
August 28, 2023
Local Law Enforcement Takes Part in Crisis Intervention Training
In the last decade, Michigan has put forth a great effort to require mental health and crisis intervention training for law enforcement. Despite the ...
August 24, 2023
Mobile Food Pantry in Ontonagon slated for September 6
Fourth Visit from Feeding America West Michigan in 2023 On Wednesday, September 6, 2023 at 12 p.m. a mobile food pantry will be hosted at the ...
August 8, 2023
Volunteers Wanted for Mental Health Listening Tour
Copper Shores Community Health Foundation is going on a listening tour to discuss the topic of mental health. The listening tour is the community’s ...
July 31, 2023
Podcast: Getting Ahead From the Eye of an Investigator
Copper Shores Bridges is underway, and the first Investigators have graduated from the Getting Ahead program. Cheyenne, a graduate of the first ...
July 28, 2023
Mobile Food Pantry is Back for Third Ontonagon Appearance in 2023
On Wednesday, August 2, 2023 at 12 p.m. a mobile food pantry will be hosted at the Ontonagon Village Fire Hall. The event will provide a variety of ...
July 21, 2023
Fresh and Free Produce Available for Copper Country Seniors
Changes to Senior Project Fresh Coupon Distribution Senior Project Fresh Coupons can be picked up at the MSU Extension office in Hancock between now ...
July 21, 2023
Fresh and Free Produce Available for Copper Country Seniors
Changes to Senior Project Fresh Coupon Distribution Senior Project Fresh Coupons can be picked up at the MSU Extension office in Hancock between now ...
July 19, 2023
Meet the 2022 Emergency Food Pantry RFPs Grantees
In late 2022, Portage Health Foundation released an Emergency Food Pantry Grant Request for Proposal (RFP). These funds were granted in order to ...
July 17, 2023
Borrowed Strength - Lamppa Hired as Victim Advocate
Copper Shores Community Health Foundation is excited to announce the arrival of Rachel Lamppa as a Victim Advocate. Lamppa was hired in June of 2023 ...
July 17, 2023
Six Organizations Named Small Grant Recipients for 2023
Six organizations have been awarded grants through Copper Shores Community Health Foundation’s Small Grants Program. These grants are meant to help ...
July 12, 2023
Copper Shores Meals on Wheels Taking Part in Letters Against Isolation
What two sisters started as a pastime during the pandemic has grown into a nationwide organization fighting against isolation. Realizing their ...
July 10, 2023
Copper Shores Community-Wide Picnic is Coming to L’Anse
Event is Sunday, July 30 from 12 to 3 p.m. at L’Anse Waterfront
July 6, 2023
Jacques helping to tell the story of Copper Shores
When Calumet native Emilie Jacques graduated from Michigan Technological University in December 2022, she knew she wanted to work somewhere where she ...
July 5, 2023
Blight to Bloom
Community Garden Part of Rejuvenation of Downtown Calumet Calumet is one of many historic towns dappled across the midwest. Some buildings stand ...
June 27, 2023
Copper Shores names 2023 Recreation and Facilities Grant Recipients
Copper Shores Community Health Foundation has awarded four grants to Copper Country institutions in response to its Community Recreation and ...
June 22, 2023
LGBTQ+ Mental Health Resources Available
June is Pride Month, and Copper Shores Community Support & Outreach (formerly known as Dial Help) is sharing information on resources available ...
June 21, 2023
McMain Nominated for 2023 Power of the Knock Award
Seniors across the country make up a large and growing portion of the U.S. population, and as such, caring about and assisting aging folks where ...
June 19, 2023
Applications Open for 2023 Non-Traditional Scholarship Opportunity
Copper Shores Community Health Foundation is pleased to announce a scholarship program for non-traditional students. Copper Shores will award three ...
June 15, 2023
Senior Project Fresh Coupon Distribution Begins Monday, June 19
Distribution of Senior Project Fresh Coupons will take place starting Monday, June 19 through Thursday, June 29, 2023 at locations throughout ...
June 14, 2023
Webinar: Western U.P. Community Food Survey Results
The community is invited to join a free webinar on Wednesday, June 28 at 11 a.m. to learn about the results of a food survey sent out to residents of ...
June 14, 2023
VIDEO: Getting Ahead Graduation Ceremony May 2023
Relive the magic of the first Getting Ahead Graduation Ceremony for Copper Shores Bridges! The event celebrated eight individuals who live in ...
June 13, 2023
Introducing Copper Shores Community Health Foundation
New Name for Portage Health Foundation, Dial Help and Copper Country Senior Meals Three historic nonprofit organizations are moving forward under the ...
June 12, 2023
Bogan Health Administration Scholarship Released for 2023 Applicants
Copper Shores Community Health Foundation is proud to announce the 2023 James Bogan Health Administration Scholarship to a deserving resident of ...
May 31, 2023
Mobile Food Pantry Makes Second Ontonagon Appearance of 2023 on June 7
On Wednesday, June 7, 2023 at 12 p.m. a mobile food pantry will be hosted at the Ontonagon Village Fire Hall. The event will provide a variety of ...
May 25, 2023
Weed It and Reap
2023 Kitchen Garden Underway at Copper Shores Meals on Wheels After every long and bitter winter, spring eventually rolls around in the Copper ...
May 22, 2023
PHF Awards AEDs Across the Copper Country
Nearly 50 automated external defibrillators distributed to local establishments Portage Health Foundation (PHF) is proud to announce that 49 ...
May 19, 2023
Tribin Holbrook takes on Kitchen Manager position at Copper Shores Meals on Wheels
Copper Shores Meals on Wheels welcomed Tribin Holbrook to the role of Kitchen Manager in April. Holbrook is excited to help create even better food ...
May 11, 2023
Community Drive for Mental Health Awareness Month
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and Dial Help is partnering with Houghton/Keweenaw Communities That Care (HKCTC) to host a community drive. The ...
April 27, 2023
Fortifying Finances
Gail Jestila of Baraga County Memorial Hospital Receives 2022 James Bogan Healthcare Administration Scholarship
April 19, 2023
Homemade Happiness
The sky is still dark, the roads are yet to be filled with cars, and only the birds dare break the silence of the early morning. Every day before the ...
April 18, 2023
Funding First Responders
PHF Offers Volunteer Emergency Services Grant for the Third Straight Year Portage Health Foundation (PHF) is happy to announce that the Volunteer ...