Gogebic Range Health Foundation

10/06/2026

Great opportunity to help out our local youth ‼️

Join us in warming hearts, bodies, and souls this winter by participating in our month long Warm Clothing Drive! ❄️

Now thru the end of October, donate new (or like-new) coats, gloves, hats, snow pants, boots, and other cozy essentials at any Zeal Credit Union - Northern MI Region branch location!

*Youth sizes are in especially high demand!*

All donations will benefit local children and families in need via our partners at DOVE, GOCAA Head Start, and several local school districts. 🧡

09/10/2026

Only 2 tickets left ‼️

UPDATE TICKETS SOLD. There are 2 tickets left at the Civic Center. Text 906-364-4564 if you would like to purchase one.

07/28/2026

Wondering if your organization is eligible for an SHF grant or how to put together a strong application? We've got you covered.

Join Program Officer Nicky Bates and Accounting & Grants Manager Laura Jarvi on Tuesday, August 4 at noon for a free, live walkthrough of our grant programs, application process, and what makes a strong submission.

Register at the link in the comments!

07/13/2026

04/08/2026

Did you know that over the past 8 months, we have been exploring the idea of a county-wide community center, supported by a Rural Readiness Grant through the Michigan Office of Rural Prosperity?

To guide this work, we formed a Community Center Planning Team (CCPT) made up of diverse community members, including Robert Brown, Yvonne Clark, Megan Hagen, Tom Bergman, Noah Hofstede, Klaus Kutschke, Yolanda Lozano, Suzanne Toth, Ashley Tarro, Lynne Wiercinski, Kassi Huotari, and Will Andresen.

This group was created to “plan to plan”—making sure we are intentional about understanding the needs, gaps, and opportunities across Gogebic County before any decisions are made.

The CCPT has been:
➡️ Researching models and ideas
➡️ Brainstorming possibilities
➡️ Engaging community members through conversations and focus groups

All of this is helping shape a thoughtful, community-informed vision for what a community center could look like.

Now, we’re asking for your input.

📋 This short survey will help inform the next phase of this work:
gogebicrangehf.org/survey

Your voice is an important part of this process.

Read the full press release here: gogebicrangehf.org/cc

04/03/2026

ADRC’s Memory Cafe with Grown-Up Show & Tell and Trivia is back next Wednesday, April 8th at 10am at the Northwoods Hub (Mercer Senior Center). Free and open to all adults.

03/09/2026

🚨 Grant Process Open 🚨

Our 2026 Community Health Grant process is open!

💰 $35,000 available for organizations serving Gogebic County, MI and/or Iron County.

This year we’re taking a conversation-first approach, and we’ll be adding additional meeting dates in early April to allow extra time for prep and idea development.

Learn more: gogebicrangehf.org/apply

2026 Community Health Grant Process The Gogebic Range Health Foundation is shifting to a more relationship-centered grantmaking process in 2026. Our goal is simple: less paperwork, more conversation. A Conversation-First Approach Instead of submitting a full written application, applicants will: Rev...

03/02/2026

We’ve been participating in meetings with other UP funders and health organizations to help bring Rx Kids to the Upper Peninsula — and now Gogebic County families can apply! 🥳

The program gives expecting parents cash support to help with their baby’s well-being 💲

Learn more and apply here: https://rxkids.org/communities/gogebic-county/

😍 Applications for Baraga, Delta, Dickinson, Gogebic, Houghton, Iron, Keweenaw, Marquette, Menominee, and Ontonagon counties are now open! 🥰 Rx Kids is a program that provides all pregnant moms with no-strings-attached cash of $1,500 during pregnancy and $500 each month throughout the baby's first 6 months of life. Learn more and apply at RxKids.org ❤

Michigan State University Public Health GiveDirectly Marquette County Health Department Public Health, Delta & Menominee Counties Dickinson-Iron District Health Department Western Upper Peninsula Health Department LMAS District Health Department

03/02/2026

Last week, our Executive Director, Kassi Huotari, attended the first in-person session of the Leading Rural Michigan program in Ga***rd, MI! While the year-long program kicked off virtually in December with monthly sessions, there’s always something special about connecting face-to-face.

This photo highlights the Upper Peninsula leaders in the cohort - it was inspiring to meet fellow participants, share ideas, and grow together. The program focuses on developing skills for engaged local leadership, including collaboration, civic engagement, and community visioning.

Learn more about the program here: https://www.myupnow.com/news/emerging-up-leaders-chosen-for-12-month-rural-leadership-program/article_16d16291-940d-4674-aee0-b7f9e6224e52.html

https://www.michigan.gov/leo/bureaus-agencies/office-of-rural-development/rural-readiness-program/leading-rural-michigan?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery

12/19/2025

By MEGAN HUGHES [email protected] BESSEMER - With the help of several donations, the Iron Belle Trail now will benefit from a brand new snow groomer to maintain the trail system. Paul Anderson, chairperson of the Michigan's Western Gateway Trail Authority, reported the news during a Dec. 5 int...