West End Health Foundation

07/07/2026

Congratulations to the 2026 West End Health Foundation Proactive Grant recipients! We are proud to support organizations working to address food insecurity across Marquette County's West End. Together, these investments will strengthen local programs, expand access to healthy food, and create a lasting impact in our communities. We look forward to seeing these projects make a difference!

Read more on our blog: https://westendhf.org/west-end-health-foundation-announces-2026-proactive-grant-recipients/

07/06/2026

This year’s shirts are looking 🔥!!! Want to get one? Sign up to swim at www.swimteallake.org. You can also VOLUNTEER to kayak or help with race day jobs on land. Give Kristen a shout to volunteer ([email protected]).

06/15/2026

Your golf clubs have been waiting all winter. Register for the 11th Annual WEHF Golf Classic to support the MC² Marquette County Cares Coalition on September 11.

Registration closes August 17.
⛳ https://westendhf.org/events

06/10/2026

Golf for a cause this September! ⛳

The West End Health Foundation and MC² Marquette County Cares Coalition (MC²) invite you to the 11th Annual Golf Classic on Friday, September 11, 2026, at Wawonowin Country Club.

Every swing helps support programs that empower local youth through mental health initiatives, social emotional learning, family engagement opportunities, and evidence-based prevention programming across Marquette County.

⛳ Team registration deadline: August 17, 2026
Register online at: https://westendhf.org/events/

Gather your foursome and join us for a day of golf, great food, and community impact.

06/09/2026

Reminder!

The deadline to register for camp is fast approaching! Camp will take place August 4-8, 2026. Please visit campupeninsulin.com/register to sign up. Registration closes on June 30, 2026. The cost to attend camp is $20.
NO LATE REGISTRATION WILL BE ACCEPTED

Camp is intended for children ages 9-17 with Type 1 Diabetes. If your child does not yet meet the age requirement, please consider attending our day camp on August 7, 2026. Registration for this event can be found on our website.

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out!
- Camp UPeninsulin

05/23/2026

The WEHF Board of Directors was proud to present Spring Capital grants supporting projects that improve health, safety, accessibility, and community connection across the West End.

Grant recipients included:

🚒 Champion Township received $4,400 for a water filtration system in the Champion Fire Hall
🍴 received $3,500 to support community dinners throughout the West End
🧑🏻‍⚕️ Great Lakes Recovery Centers, Inc. received $10,000 for detox monitoring equipment to improve health outcomes and patient safety
💻 Michigamme Township received $10,000 for its PATHWAYS to WELLNESS program, bridging generations through technology, social connection, and health support
🛩️ Northwoods Airlifeline received $10,000 to help provide access to care through air transportation for Upper Peninsula patients
🌨️ RAMBA received $5,700 for RAMBA Snowdog ea Mountain Bike Association received $5,700 for RAMBA Snowdog grooming equipment

The Capital grant provides funding for non-programmatic initiatives that support the purchase of physical items or improvements, including equipment, technology, durable goods, and facility upgrades. These projects are making a meaningful impact by supporting community wellness, access to care, and quality of life throughout the West End.

Read more here: https://westendhf.org/the-west-end-health-foundation-awards-recipients-for-the-2026-spring-capital-special-and-school-grant-cycle/

05/21/2026

Supporting projects that strengthen health, wellness, and community impact across the the West End.

The WEHF Board of Directors presented Special Grants to:

🚵🏻 Start The Cycle received $10,000 for its e-bike raffle initiative.
🧑🏻‍⚕️ UP Children's Therapy received $10,000 for its Sideline AT Support project.

We are proud to support programs creating meaningful opportunities and resources for our communities.

Read more here: https://westendhf.org/the-west-end-health-foundation-awards-recipients-for-the-2026-spring-capital-special-and-school-grant-cycle/

05/19/2026

Investing in the health and well-being of our students and school communities.

The WEHF Board of Directors was proud to present School Grants to the following districts:

🏫 NICE Community School District received $25,000 for funding a full-time school nurse for 2026-27.
🏫Ishpeming Public Schools District received $25,000 for student mental health support.
🏫Republic-Michigamme Schools District received $25,000 for its mental health rescue plan.
🏫Negaunee Public Schools received $25,000 for a district health coordinator.

These investments will help strengthen student support systems and create healthier learning environments across our communities.

Read more here: https://westendhf.org/the-west-end-health-foundation-awards-recipients-for-the-2026-spring-capital-special-and-school-grant-cycle/

05/14/2026

⛳It’s time to dust off your clubs for another fun season of golf! The West End Health Foundation (WEHF), in partnership with the MC² Marquette County Cares Coalition (MC²), is proud to announce the 11th Annual WEHF Golf Classic, taking place on Friday, September 11, 2026, at the scenic Wawonowin Country Club.

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