COPPER COUNTRY ANGEL MISSION WELCOMES YOU
COAT THE COPPER COUNTRY continues in the Angel Tree distribution site, Mine Street strip mall on the end by Snyders Drug. Ask at the Angel Mission Free Store or come to the Mine Street strip mall. Continue to monitor Facebook and this website for the Angel Tree distribution center schedule.
Thank you! to everyone who supported us with a #GivingTuesday donation. We depend very heavily on the donations from this program sponsored by Copper Shores. We have no major charity supporting us, we are a homegrown small charity. Thank you for being part of the kindness and support which we transfer into goods and services for the people of Copper Country.
Sponsors, please sign up for Angel Tree.
We still have a few more children needing sponsors. Please help make a kid's Christmas extra special.
Angel Tree Information!
All sponsors should have received their assigned children with sponsor sheets. If you signed up online and did not receive your assigned children, please contact us!
Although CCAM has removed the online registration forms, we are still accepting sponsors for the dozen or so unsponsored children that are registered. Please download the sponsor form and bring it to the Angel Mission Free Store or to the Mine Street location. Children can still be registered with our partner, The Salvation Army, which will have a "toy shop" in their Bread of Life Center in Hancock until mid-December.
CCAM will use the old Upper Great Lakes Health offices in the Mine Street strip mall by Snyder Drug for sponsor drop off and family pickup. Sponsors are invited to start dropping off gifts Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 11:00 - 6:00, WEATHER PERMITTING. More hours TBD for next week.
Thank you Moyle Retail Centers for offering us the storefront for Angel Tree. Find us in Mine Street Station, 56901 South 6th Street in Calumet.
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.
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.
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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.
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433 5th St.
Calumet, MI 49913
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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