Nicholas Project is a coalition of organizations that was formed to prevent duplication of services and comprehensive coverage of the whole county at Christmas. Membership in this organization includes the Department of Human Services, Gogebic-Ontonagon Community Action Agency, the St. Vincent de Paul Society, the Food Pantries in both the north and south ends of the county, various churches, the
Salvation Army, The Marine Corps League, and other organizations and individuals. Nicholas project is supported by businesses, organizations, churches, and individuals in Ontonagon county and beyond. Supporting groups may conduct fund-raisers, the Project itself accepts donations but does not otherwise raise funds.