Grants Funded

2024/25 Distributions ($68,105)

Fundraiser Collaborations:

  • Michigan’s Western Gateway Trail Authority, Iron Belle Trail Fundraiser – $25,680

Fiscal Sponsorships:

  • Saint Mauds, SLOYD Program via The American-Scandinavian Foundation – $33,425

Other Distributions (in collaboration with IncredibleBank): ($9,000)

  • Mercer Area Food Pantry – $1,000
  • Ironwood St Vincent DePaul – $1,000
  • Bessemer St Vincent DePaul – $1,000
  • Watersmeet St Vincent DePaul – $1,000
  • Northwind Natural Food Co-Op, Kid’s Account – $1,000
  • Gogebic County 4-H, Knapsack Program – $1,000
  • Lac Vieux Desert Food Pantry – $1,000
  • Total Faith Ministries/Union Station – $1,000
  • Iron County Food Pantry – $1,000

2022/23 Community Health Grants

Jonathan A. Erickson Fund for Mental Health ($10,000)

  • Historic Ironwood Theater, Artrageous – $2,500
  • Ironwood Area Schools, Fitness Center Renovation – $2,500
  • Gogebic Mental Health, Brian Williams Bully Prevention Program – $5,000

2021/22 Community Health Grants ($60,000)

  • Wolverine Nordic Ski Club, Trail Expansion of the Ottawa Loop – $14,200
  • Erwin Township Historical Park, Trail – $10,000
  • City of Bessemer, Trailhead Development – $15,000
  • Mercer Public Library, Bicycle Repair Station – $800

Jonathan A. Erickson Fund for Mental Health ($20,000)

  • Emberlight Festival, Ambassador Leadership Program – $6,000
  • Wakefield-Marenisco School District, Youth Skate Park – $6,000
  • Gogebic and Iron County Sheriff’s Offices, Establishing the Project Life Saver Program – $8,000

2020/21 Community Health Grants ($47,800)

  • Penokee Rangers, Ski and Hiking Trail Expansion and Improvement Efforts – $4,750
  • Gogebic Community College, XC Ski and Snowshoe Trail Reconstruction – $12,250
  • SISU Endurance Team, Youth Program Ski and XC Running Equipment (In Honor of Gary Engstrom) – $5,400
  • 906 Adventure Club, Youth Program Equipment (In Honor of Gary Engstrom) – $5,400

Jonathan A. Erickson Fund for Mental Health ($20,000)

  • Aspirus Ironwood Hospital and Clinic, Wellness Nature Area – $5,000
  • NorthLakes Community Clinic, Wellness Room – $5,000
  • Gogebic County Community Mental Health, Mental Health Awareness and Education – $5,000
  • Gogebic County Victim Services, Communications System and Staff Training – $5,000

2019/20 Community Health Grants ($40,000)

  • Mercer Cross Country Ski Club, Improve and Expand Recreational Trails – $10,000
  • ICORE, Hurley to Montreal Pedestrian Trail Project – $20,000
  • Iron County Health Department, COVID Recovery Response Efforts – $5,000
  • Western UP Health Department, COVID Recovery Response Efforts – $5,000

2018/19 Community Health Grants ($24,866.50)

  • Hurley Area Lioness, Brian Nasi Memorial Heart Run/Walk & Health Expo – $675.00
  • Iron County Department of Human Services, Thriving Youth Mentoring Program – $2,000
  • Total Faith Ministries and Northern Food Bank, Establish Mobile Food Pantry Program – $750
  • Range Community Bible Church, Emergency Medical Equipment and Services – $691.50
  • Aspirus Ironwood Hospital, Healthy Cooking Course – $1,500
  • City of Bessemer, Iron Belle Trailhead Bicycle Repair Station – $1,250
  • Bad River Band of Lake Superior Tribe of Chippewa Indians, Youth Pavilion – $2,000
  • Gogebic County Emergency Management, Emergency Community Outreach Support – $11,000
  • Western UP Healthcare Access Coalition, Oral Health and Navigator Assistance Program – $5,000

2017/18 Community Health Grants ($31,405)

  • Historic Ironwood Theatre, Peter Yarrow and Operation Respect Project + HIT Idol – $5,750 + $2,000
  • Wakefield–Marenisco School District, Outdoor Fitness and Conditioning Program – $2,000
  • SISU Endurance Team, Program Support – $2,000
  • Rescue Divas EMS Summer Camp for Girls, Program Support – $2,000
  • Range Master Gardener Volunteer Program – $2,000
  • Eat Smart Knapsack MSU Extension, Food Security Program Support – $2,000
  • FE University, Cross Country Ski Program – $1,000
  • Great Start Collaborative, Family Training Program – $2,000
  • Gogebic Range Robotics Team, Program Support – $2,000
  • Northwest Cancer Center, Cancer Support for Patients – $2,000
  • Gogebic Range/Iron County Farmers Markets, SNAP Benefit Equipment Support – $2,000
  • Gogebic County Fair, Healthy Lunch at the Fair – $1,855
  • Friends of the Miners Memorial Heritage Park, Art in the Park Bench Project – $2,000
  • Iron County Health Department, Sisu Endurance Team Feed Zone – $800

2016/17 Community Health Grants ($231,900)

  • Ironwood School Meet Up and Eat UP, Program Support – $6,000
  • Fe University, Dinner Lecture Series – $5,000
  • Gogebic County Search and Rescue, Equipment Support – $7,900
  • The City of Hurley, Expand Paved Trail + Trailhead Development – $5,000
  • Michigan Western Gateway Trail Authority, Phase 3 of Gogebic County Iron Belle Trail Project – $200,000 (over 2 years)
  • Iron County Summer Youth Program, Fruit + Vegetable Programs + Ropes + Skill Training – $2,000
  • City of Ironwood, Bicycle Route Connection between the Iron Belle Trail and Mt Zion – $2,000
  • Western UP Health Care, Dental Program – $2,000
  • Gogebic Ontonagon Ironwood School District, Adaptive Equipment for Sensory Needs – $2,000

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