COPPER COUNTRY ANGEL MISSION WELCOMES YOU
New Hours?
We intend to increase our days open and to shift Friday hours to meet the needs of people working until 5:00 on Fridays. Keep checking here or on Facebook as we work out our schedules and ensure volunteers covering the new hours.
We receive generous donations of housewares and clothing. Most are in nice condition and perfect for the free store. Some....not so much. Please use the trash test to determine if something is suitable for donation -- Would you wear the clothing or exhibit the item in your house with pride? Is the item safe to use? -- If the item does not pass the test, please do not donate it. We do not accept large furniture/appliances, medical or ambulation devises, old TVs, or anything that is too large to put out on the floor. Donations that we cannot use cost us money to discard.
Thank you!
Angel Tree Success!
Thank you GS Engineering, Inc., Calumet Electronics, Auto-Pro Glass & Tire, American Forest Management, Aspirus Pharmacy, Aspirus Surgical, Erickson Feed & Seed, Keweenaw Automotive, Harter’s Party Store, Copper Country Mental Health, Upper Great Lakes Family Health, Hannula Agency, Portage Lake United Church, Elks Club (Calumet), and the many individuals and families, all our Angel Tree sponsors! for your continued support of this holiday program. Thank you Moyle Retail Centers for offering us the Mine Street Station storefront for Angel Tree. We served more than 220 children this holiday season and our partner, The Salvation Army, served a similar number. Thank you.
COPPER COUNTRY ANGEL MISSION AT A GLANCE
Copper Country Angel Mission knows that our strength lies not only in words, but more importantly through our actions. More than 20 years ago, Rebecca Koivu, lay-pastor of the Community Church in Calumet, and a small group of individuals, brimming with faith and compassion, realized that together they could effectively help to overcome local effects of poverty. They launched New Beginnings Angel Mission, which later became a mission of Portage Lake United Church in Houghton with strong and generous support from Presbytery of Mackinac. Since then, the grassroots, all volunteer organization has grown, broadened its support, changed its name, and become an independent 501-c-3 corporation but the mission is the same: Copper Country Angel Mission promotes community welfare by serving those in need with compassion and dignity. It retains the support of the local faith community and that of the Presbytery of Mackinac, as well as support from local businesses, organizations, foundations, and individuals.
"Act as if what you do makes a difference. It does" -- William James
Our free store: CCAM welcomes donations of clothing and household goods that are in good condition for reuse. We do not accept large electronics, beds, mattresses, medical equipment, or other hard-to-store items. We invite shoppers of all income levels to select free goods and leave a monetary donation if they are able. This converts material donations into funding for our programs, space, electricity, heat, and water. We depend the generosity of donors and sponsors, each contributing what they can to keep us open.
Our food pantry: CCAM helps to feed people through our food pantry, open Wednesday and Saturday, 11:00-2:00. Emergency assistance is available through the Contact Us below. Our Food Pantry is an equal opportunity provider. We purchase foods from Feed America and we receive some gifts of food from local restaurants, individuals, food drives, and businesses.
Our clients: CCAM offers programs to assist with rent, utility shut-off, transportation to medical appointments, and other needs. We do not require proof of income, but we do ask clients to bring their shutoff or eviction notice with them when requesting assistance. We pay the utility or landlord directly on our client's behalf and encourage our client to work out a payment plan or state assistance plan through the Michigan 2-1-1: Find Help program. Please bring an appointment card or referral when asking for medical travel assistance.
Our volunteers: CCAM welcomes volunteers willing work hard for the joy of serving their community. Even our program managers are dedicated volunteers. Some of our volunteers were once clients, but now pay-it-forward by becoming volunteers. Join us!
Our Programs: We offer annual programs for adults and children, such as school supplies in the School Backpack Program, children's Christmas gifts through Angel Tree Program and appropriate outerwear for our winters through Coat the Copper Country, our winterwear giveaway. We also work with the school districts to meet special material needs of children identified by teachers.
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Think of Angel Mission Free Store as a consignment store, but instead of a price tag, you can put a little something in the donation box as payment. Your donation supports the Free Store, the Food Pantry, and our many programs. Come shop and help others in the process.
Show Your Support
Or, bring your donation to Superior National Bank and ask it to be added to Copper Country Angel Mission Donation Account
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Open Wednesday through Saturday, 11:00 -2:00
Food Pantry open Wednesday and Saturday
Our dedicated team use their unique skills and passion to move the work of our Non-Profit Organization forward. We are striving to not only combat the spiraling effects of poverty, but to assist our clients out of the poverty. Meet some of our incredible leaders below.
JILL HODGES
Jill grew up in Calumet and after retiring from Michigan Tech joined the Angel Mission board. Jill has been deeply involved in local and tribal organizations and has extensive board experience. We are pleased to have Jill's expertise helping to lead the Angel Mission.
BOBBIE DALQUIST
Bobbie has a strong background in both volunteerism and keeping financial books for small not-for-profit organizations. She is a native of the Copper Country and was employed in Financial Services at Michigan Technological University, before retiring in 2019. Now that she is retired, she is sharing her time and talents with CCAM.
SHERRY MIDDLEMIS-BROWN
Sherry moved to the U.P. in 1978, but her employment in environmental education and management took her around the country. In 1994, Sherry and her husband built a home as a family project with their two children on the shore of Lake Superior. In 2010 and they both moved back to the U.P. Sherry has always been involved in volunteer and community work and has just continued that habit with CCAM.
JIM NORTHEY
Jim Northey is a member of Portage Lake United Church, and has actively supported the annual coat giveaway held by Angel Mission and PLUC. Additionally, Jim serves on the board of directors of the CopperDog150 and the board of Superior National Bank. He works in the financial services industry and renewable energy industry. In his free time, Jim enjoys spending time with his family and working on his homestead.
PAUL TUORINIEMI
Paul Tuoriniemi is a life long resident of the Calumet area. Paul retired from the forest services industry a few years ago. He and his wife Renee are active supporters of the Angel Mission.
LISA NELSON
Lisa recently retired from full time work, and is grateful to offer her writing expertise to CCAM as grant writer. She is a relatively recent resident to Copper Country, having moved here with her husband in 2013. They are members of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church and enjoy spending time outside in such a beautiful area.
​Needed!!!
Food Pantry Associate
Free Store Associate
These volunteer positions cover an aspect of the management of the food pantry or free store, but will not require daily presence or responsibility for the entire management. The volunteers must be reliable, organized, and comfortable with paperwork.
433 5th St.
Calumet, MI 49913
For updated information on emergency store closures, needs and requests, etc. visit our group on Facebook
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Where do you go for up-to-date information about store hours or emergency closures? Join and follow our Facebook Group. You will receive notifications of closures or other announcements.
Did you know? The Presbytery of the Mackinac (PCUSA) has been a major supporter since 2011, paying much of our overhead. Local churches such as Portage Lake United Church, Houghton, and Bethany Lutheran, Mohawk, have stepped up to support us too. Thank you to all the faith based organizations that assist us in the community. In addition, we have received small grants from Aspirus Auxiliary, Copper Shores Community Health Foundation, Keweenaw Area Community Foundation, Portage Health Auxiliary, and Walmart Community Grant. A big thank you to all of the granting organizations for their support of our community.
James A. Ruppe Foundation