News
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
Portage Health Foundation (PHF) is proud to announce the 2023 James Bogan Health Administration Scholarship to a deserving resident of Baraga, ...
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 ...
April 14, 2023
MI Nonprofit Relief Fund Assistance Available on April 20 in Hancock
Grow & Lead to host office hours from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Marquette-based Grow & Lead: Community and Youth Development is hosting office hours ...
April 7, 2023
Third Annual Puppy Parade is April 26 in Hancock
In Honor of Sexual Assault Awareness Month Dial Help puts on Charity Parade On Wednesday, April 26 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Dial Help will host the ...
April 5, 2023
Community Nutrition Education Needs Survey
PHF Community Health Educator to Cater Outreach to Needs of Copper Country Portage Health Foundation (PHF) is excited to announce the new Community ...
April 3, 2023
Dial Help Becomes Part of Portage Health Foundation Family
Acquisition will strengthen mental and behavioral health opportunities in Michigan’s Copper Country Portage Health Foundation (PHF) is looking to ...
March 27, 2023
Partnership with Ghost House Farm Blossoms
Copper Country Senior Meals Partners with Local Farm to Provide Fresh Food Ghost House Farm is a locally owned farm that has partnered with Copper ...
March 21, 2023
Natasha Berg Joins the Team at PHF
Lake Linden Native Named HR Director / Compliance Portage Health Foundation is excited to highlight Natasha Berg, who started working at Portage ...
March 14, 2023
Warming Hearts and Heads
Calumet’s Hats for Hope Donates Handmade Goods to Seniors One thing that always makes interactions more exciting is offering them a homemade gift of ...
March 14, 2023
PHF Releases $2,500 Small Grant Opportunity
Deadline for nonprofits and governmental units to apply is April 14 Today Portage Health Foundation (PHF) announced the release of the 2023 Small ...
March 1, 2023
Copper Country Senior Meals Joins in Month-Long March for Meals Celebration with Communities Nationwide
Support will help to fight senior hunger and isolation in Baraga, Houghton and Keweenaw Counties
February 28, 2023
Local Mental Health Crisis Calls for Local Solutions
PHF announces $100,000 RFP Portage Health Foundation (PHF) is announcing a new $100,000 request for proposal (RFP) titled Mental and Behavioral ...
February 24, 2023
First Mobile Food Pantry of 2023 coming to Ontonagon on March 9
On Thursday, March 9, 2023 at 12 p.m. a mobile food pantry will be hosted at Ontonagon Village Fire Hall. The event will provide a variety of foods, ...
February 23, 2023
Join PHF at Business After Hours in Baraga on March 15
Portage Health Foundation (PHF) is sponsoring Business After Hours in conjunction with the Baraga County Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday, March 15 ...
February 22, 2023
Tyler Kinnunen welcomed to PHF as Business Manager
Portage Health Foundation has welcomed a new Business Manager to the organization, Tyler Kinnunen. This new position oversees everything financial ...
February 3, 2023
Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month
February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month (#TDVAM), and staff from Dial Help’s Victim Services Department are sharing information to help our ...
January 30, 2023
2023 Scholarship Information Released by Portage Health Foundation
Portage Health Foundation (PHF) is providing more than 40 scholarship opportunities for graduating students from Baraga, Houghton, Keweenaw or ...
January 19, 2023
A record $859,136 going to 26 nonprofits for #GivingTuesday
The community support for nonprofits in Michigan’s Copper Country hit record levels for #GivingTuesday this year with $659,136.77 being donated and ...
January 12, 2023
Local medical students receive Portage Health Foundation Scholarship
The Portage Health Foundation is supporting a new scholarship for Michigan State University College of Human Medicine, UP Campus students. Four local ...
January 10, 2023
PHF Announces $100,000 in funding for Community Recreational Facilities
Portage Health Foundation (PHF) has released a request for proposals (RFP) focusing on Community Recreational Facilities. Up to $100,000 is ...
January 10, 2023
Human Trafficking Prevention & Stalking Awareness Month
January is Human Trafficking Prevention Month and Stalking Awareness Month. Dial Help’s Victim Services staff work with survivors of both issues and ...
December 20, 2022
PHF Seeking Feedback on Multimillion-Dollar Wellness Campus
Portage Health Foundation is considering the construction of a multi-use community wellness campus and is seeking public input from community members ...
December 15, 2022
Teen After-School Program Available
TOP Club Meeting Teen Outreach Program (also known as TOP Club) is an after-school program offered in a number of Copper Country schools. TOP Club ...
December 5, 2022
Senior Meals Launches Holiday Cookie Box Fundraiser
Copper Country Senior Meals is creating and selling Holiday Cookie Boxes this December as a fundraiser. Boxes are being sold from Monday, December 5 ...
December 2, 2022
Mobile Food Pantry Scheduled for December 15 in Ontonagon
On Thursday, December 15, 2022 at 12 p.m. a mobile food pantry will be hosted at Ontonagon Village Fire Hall. The event will provide a variety of ...
November 29, 2022
Ripple Recovery Residence Supports Recovering Women
New #GivingTuesday partner needs your support this year The Ripple Recovery Residence has joined Portage Health Foundation’s nonprofit partner list ...
November 28, 2022
One Day Until #GiveCopperCountry 2022
Tomorrow, November 29, is the sixth annual #GivingTuesday campaign at Portage Health Foundation. PHF is matching $200,000 in donations this year. ...
November 23, 2022
#GivingTuesday Dining for Donations Meal Guide 2022
This year for #GivingTuesday, individuals can eat at their favorite restaurants and make a difference in the Copper Country. Portage Health ...
November 22, 2022
Podcast: A new location and a mighty match to inspire #GivingTuesday donors
November 15, 2022
Keweenaw Holiday Hoopla fundraiser set for December 8
Network, bid and help raise funds for local scholarships Mark your calendar and join us on Thursday, December 8, 2022 for the eighth annual ...
November 14, 2022
Creating Safe Space for Domestic Violence Victims with #GivingTuesday
The Barbara Kettle Gundlach Shelter Home (BKG) has been a #GivingTuesday partner for the last five years with Portage Health Foundation (PHF) raising ...
November 10, 2022
Angel Mission to use #GivingTuesday funds to help community members
Calumet-Based Nonprofit to Provide Resources and Programming to those Struggling in the Copper Country Copper Country Angel Mission has partnered ...
November 10, 2022
Podcast: 31 Backpacks and unitē talk about #GivingTuesday 2022
We’re three weeks away from #GivingTuesday and what better way to prepare than a podcast featuring a couple of the incredible nonprofits focused on ...
November 8, 2022
Six Ways Your Small Business Can Partake in #GivingTuesday
Your business doesn’t have to be big to have a big impact on the community. We’re encouraging businesses to raise funds between the ...
November 4, 2022
That's a Wrap - Biblio Bistro ends season 3 with Chicken Lettuce Wraps
For our final episode this season, we’re coming at you fast and furious with a delicious, satisfying and nutritious meal you can make in 10 minutes ...
November 4, 2022
Here's How to Donate to #GivingTuesday in 2022
Support 26 Copper Country nonprofit organizations with donations by November 29 Donations for #GivingTuesday have officially opened at Portage Health ...
November 3, 2022
Donations for #GivingTuesday 2022 are Open
PHF Matching up to $200,000 in Community Donations
October 13, 2022
Wanted: Restaurants for Dining for Dollars
Celebrate and support our nonprofit community on #GivingTuesday Portage Health Foundation is looking for restaurants within Houghton, Baraga, ...
October 12, 2022
Steber tapped to lead Bridges Out of Poverty program
After more than three decades in the education field, Mike Steber has been hired as the Bridges Out of Poverty Coordinator at Portage Health ...
October 10, 2022
#GivingTuesday has helped Superior Search and Rescue Improve Services and Training
Over the past three years of #GivingTuesday partnership with Portage Health Foundation (PHF), Superior Search and Rescue, a nonprofit organization ...
October 6, 2022
PHF Releases Emergency Food Assistance and Food Pantries Focused RFP
Portage Health Foundation (PHF) has released a request for proposals (RFP) focused on food pantries and emergency food assistance small grants. The ...
October 6, 2022
Meet the 26 Copper Country non-profits participating in #GivingTuesday with Portage Health Foundation in 2022
Portage Health Foundation (PHF) is pleased to announce the 26 local non-profit organizations participating in its sixth annual #GivingTuesday, which ...
September 23, 2022
Biblio Bistro: Fall in Love with Red Flannel Hash
You'll be falling in love with this Red Flannel Hash recipe! This delicious and affordable meal is made with as much locally sourced food as possible ...
September 8, 2022
#GivingTuesday 2022 Applications are Open for Non-Profits
Applications have officially opened for Portage Health Foundations’ (PHF) #GivingTuesday. Non-profit organizations who are interested in partaking in ...
September 6, 2022
Using CKH to Choose Greatness This School Year
Below is a guest post written for the Portage Health Foundation (PHF) website by Darren Kinnunen, the principal at Horizons High School in Mohawk and ...
September 2, 2022
Biblio Bistro: Wild Blueberries, Wild People
Biblio Bistro is back for season three, and it starts off with a wonderful episode titled Wild Blueberries, Wild People! In this episode Chef Michael ...
August 22, 2022
PHF Launches AED Grant Program
Portage Health Foundation (PHF) is announcing a one-time automated external defibrillator (AED) grant program to address the foundation's long-term ...
August 19, 2022
Community Health Interns Reflect on Summer 2022 Experience
The PHF Podcast is back with a new episode featuring Community Health Interns Ally Ronis and Lucy Campbell. The duo joined Portage Health Foundation ...
August 17, 2022
Ontonagon Mobile Food Pantry Set for September 7
On Wednesday, September 7, 2022 at 12 p.m. a mobile food pantry will be hosted at Ontonagon Village Fire Hall. The event will provide a variety of ...
August 16, 2022
PHF supports 11 volunteer emergency first responder groups
Volunteer emergency services in Michigan’s Copper Country are now better prepared to help citizens thanks to $44,839.50 in grants from Portage Health ...
August 15, 2022
How to implement healthful savvy cooking tips on a budget
Below is a guest post written for the Portage Health Foundation (PHF) website by Community Health Intern Allison Ronis. Ronis completed an internship ...
August 11, 2022
Utilizing Emotional Intelligence: Building Better Health Through Self-Cultivation of 5 Components
Below is a guest post written for the Portage Health Foundation (PHF) website by Community Health Intern Lucy Campbell. Campbell completed an ...
July 28, 2022
Get to know Project Lifesaver with Detective Lieutenant Charlie Klein
It's been nearly a year since Project Lifesaver launched in Michigan's Copper Country, and with that Portage Health Foundation thought it would be a ...
July 27, 2022
Copper Country volunteers to be recognized with new program
Do Good in the Copper Country seeking nominations and volunteer opportunities Celebrating the amazing work done by volunteers and connecting ...
July 7, 2022
Jessica Mills named Assessor at Copper Country Senior Meals
Copper Country Senior Meals (CCSM) has added Jessica Mills to their staff in the role of Assessor. Mills joined the local non-profit’s staff in May.
July 7, 2022
Vendors, activities and raffle prizes finalized for PHF Family BBQ
Event is Sunday, July 17 from 12 to 3 p.m. in Chassell Details for the inaugural Portage Health Foundation (PHF) Family BBQ are coming together with ...
July 6, 2022
Ally Ronis and Lucy Campbell introduced as interns at PHF
This summer Portage Health Foundation (PHF) will have a couple extra folks around the office with Ally Ronis and Lucy Campbell joining the team as ...
June 14, 2022
Small Grants RFP to Fund Eight Copper Country Projects
A record number of applications came in for Portage Health Foundation’s annual Small Grants Request for Proposals (RFP), and after much deliberation ...
June 13, 2022
PHF Hosting Family-Friendly Event in Chassell on Sunday, July 17
Portage Health Foundation is hosting its inaugural PHF Family BBQ on Sunday, July 17 from 12 to 3 p.m. at Centennial Park in Chassell.
June 10, 2022
For Second Straight Year, CLK Elementary School Wins National Award
CLK Elementary Once Again Named a National Showcase School by Capturing Kids’ Hearts Capturing Kids’ Hearts announced in May that CLK Elementary ...
June 6, 2022
Youth Leadership group partners with Portage Health Foundation
This school year Student Leadership Advisory Committee of the Keweenaw (SLACK), which is a Copper Country Intermediate School District (CCISD) ...
May 26, 2022
Ontonagon Mobile Food Pantry Set for June 16
On Thursday, June 16, 2022 at 12 p.m. a mobile food pantry will be hosted at Ontonagon Village Fire Hall. The event will provide a variety of foods, ...
May 20, 2022
Joseph Kirkish enriches the lives of others
By imparting his passion, interests, education and talents There are many people that contribute to our community in ways that are memorable and make ...
May 16, 2022
Recreation opportunities set to be improved with sizable investment
Portage Health Foundation (PHF) is excited to announce six projects sharing $105,714 in investments covering a wide range of improvements to ...
May 9, 2022
Healthcare Administration Scholarship Accepting Applications
Applications Due by June 13 Portage Health Foundation (PHF) is proud to award the James Bogan Health Administration Scholarship to a deserving ...
May 6, 2022
Capturing Kids’ Hearts fosters youth potential at Keweenaw schools
The Portage Health Foundation (PHF)'s annual report from Fiscal Year 2020 was recently released. Over the coming weeks a series of feature articles ...
May 5, 2022
Celebrate Older Americans Month with Copper Country Senior Meals
This month Copper Country Senior Meals (CCSM) is joining the Administration for Community Living (ACL) in celebrating Older Americans Month. ACL is ...
April 27, 2022
Senior Meals Hosting Open House for Local Growers
Copper Country Senior Meals (CCSM) is hosting an open house for local food producers and growers on Monday, May 9 from 12:30 to 2 p.m. as it aims to ...
April 26, 2022
Stanton Township safer with ice rescue equipment
New equipment partially funded in 2021 by Portage Health Foundation When most people think of the brave volunteer firefighters and first responders ...
April 22, 2022
Callisto Cortez named HKCTC Coordinator
Welcome to our new Houghton/Keweenaw Communities That Care Coordinator, Callisto Cortez! Our previous Coordinator, Lisa Simpson, took a new position ...
April 21, 2022
PODCAST: Sexual Assault Awareness Month with Dial Help’s Paige Setter-Hallwachs
April 19, 2022
PHF Food Initiative: Connecting Local Families and Local Food
The Portage Health Foundation (PHF)'s annual report from Fiscal Year 2020 was recently released. Over the coming weeks a series of feature articles ...
April 14, 2022
Coming Together to Get Through Pandemic | PHF Annual Report Story
The Portage Health Foundation (PHF)'s annual report from Fiscal Year 2020 was recently released. Over the coming weeks a series of feature articles ...
April 7, 2022
Guidestar once again has PHF at highest level
Platinum Seal awarded for second straight year Portage Health Foundation (PHF) earned the Platinum Seal of Transparency, the highest level of ...
April 4, 2022
Volunteer emergency services grant program is back in 2022
$40,000 available to all Copper Country volunteer emergency services units – deadline May 18, 2022 Portage Health Foundation (PHF) is proud to ...
March 22, 2022
Second annual Puppy Parade is April 27
Event part of Dial Help’s Sexual Assault and Awareness Month On Wednesday, April 27 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Dial Help will host the second annual ...
March 15, 2022
Dr. Seguin and Babcock nominated for Spark Plug Awards
The 2022 Spark Plug Awards took place Thursday, March 3 and two Portage Health Foundation staffers were recognized as nominees for Young Professional ...
March 14, 2022
PHF seeking applicants for $3,000 grant opportunities
Portage Health Foundation (PHF) has released a request for proposals (RFP) focusing on small grants, with a maximum award for each applicant of ...
March 11, 2022
Mobile food pantry in Ontonagon on March 30
On Wednesday, March 30 at 12 p.m. a mobile food pantry will be hosted at Ontonagon Village Fire Hall. The event will provide a variety of foods, ...
March 10, 2022
Copper Country Senior Meals receives PetSmart grant for research
For many seniors, pets are their only consistent companion Copper Country Senior Meals (CCSM) has been awarded a $15,000 grant to launch a ...
March 3, 2022
Grant allows Teen Outreach Programs expansion in Copper Country
Students from Dollar Bay-Tamarack City TOP Club participate in a trust-building exercise during their weekly TOP Club meeting. $50,000 in funding ...
February 28, 2022
PODCAST: Get to know Superior Educators and Capturing Kids’ Hearts with Hillary Sundblad
February 24, 2022
Western UP Residents Invited to Contribute to Regional Food Systems Assessment
Upper Peninsula residents who reside in Keweenaw, Houghton, Baraga, Gogebic, Iron or Ontonagon counties are invited to take a survey about our local ...
February 23, 2022
Adam Campbell-Olszewski Welcomed to PHF as Graphic Designer
Portage Health Foundation (PHF) started the year with a fresh face in the office with graphic designer Adam Campbell-Olszewski coming in as the ...
February 16, 2022
PODCAST: Superior Search and Rescue 101 with President Darian Reed
In this edition of the Portage Health Foundation Podcast, we visit with Superior Search and Rescue (SSAR) President Darian Reed. In the podcast we ...
February 8, 2022
Bogan, Giachino, Kotajarvi, LaBeau, Rivest and Steber join PHF committees
Portage Health Foundation (PHF) is proud to announce that James Bogan, Daniel Giachino, James Kotajarvi, Meredith LaBeau, Savanna Rivest and Michael ...