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The countdown to Giving Tuesday starts today, as 30 non-profits from the area prepare for the largest day of giving in the copper country. Giving Tuesday with the Copper Shores Community Health Foundation last year raised over 650,000 dollars from individuals in the community and from friends of the Keweenaw Peninsula. Annually the foundation has provided a match sum to add to the day of giving’s total. And together donations have added up to over 2.7 million dollars spread throughout the copper country during the past six years. In addition to the groups taking part in the event this year, the day of giving will raise funds for three of Copper Shores’ operational programs including, Out Reach and Education, Meals on Wheels, and Bridges and Victims Services. Those three programs are not subject to receiving match funds.
While many in the region will take a few minutes to mail out a donation ahead of November 28th or submit their support online that day. The Copper Shores Community Health Foundation has opened its donation portal for Giving Tuesday starting today. For those excited to support their favorite non-profits, or just want to support communities of the copper country, go online to find links to the Giving Tuesday donation portal.
Leading up to the 28th, join us here to meet the non-profits participating in Giving Tuesday this year. Throughout the month, you’ll find various non-profits spotlights to learn more about each organization, their experience with Giving Tuesday in the past, and plans for this year’s donations.
Copper Shores Community Health Foundation Giving Tuesday Donation Portal
Find Each Non-Profit Spotlight below:
Ahmeek Village Volunteer Fire & Rescue Department
Baraga County Shelter Home
Barbara Kettle Gundlach Shelter Home
Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Western U.P. (A Program of U.P.Kids)
Bootjack Fire and Rescue Foundation
Copper Country Habitat for Humanity
Copper Country Junior Hockey Association
Dan Schmitt Gift of Music and Education Fund
Keweenaw Family Resource Center
Keweenaw Random Acts of Community Kindness
Keweenaw Snowmobile Club
Little Brothers – Friends of the Elderly
Ontonagon County Cancer Association
Swedetown Trails Club
Unitē Mental Health & Wellness
