In Spring 2024, Courage Incorporated received a $7,572.00 Spring Grant to support their 2024-2025 outdoor adventure excursions.
In August 2024, Superiorland Pet Partners received a $1,000 Community Health Pilot Grant for their Canines and Healthy Minds program.
The Canines and Healthy Minds project aims to help fund access to pet therapy training within our community. The initial goal of the pilot project was to provide fully funded access for four new teams.
Each team was given funds for the Pet Partners Handler Course, a 6-week training course for teams to practice their team skills with a certified dog trainer, and upon a successful evaluation, pay for the registration process. 🐕🦺
In April 2024, the Ambucs – Marquette Chapter received a $10,000 Spring Grant to purchase ten adaptive trykes. Through the national AMBUCS program, the Marquette Chapter received ten more trykes for free after the first ten were purchased.
The organization reported, “This grant made a huge impact on the population of individuals we serve – children and adults with varying levels of abilities that do not allow them to ride a typical bicycle. We were able to provide 16 additional individuals with tricycles while only being financially responsible for the cost of 8. The 16 individuals were from Marquette, Ontonagon, Baraga, and Delta counties. Each individual was successful in the utilization of their adaptive tricycle. In the process, some unanticipated results were the number of connections we made and the pay-it-forward donations that have allowed us to purchase five additional tricycles after we completed the 10-for-10 Program. In addition, we have nine children on our waiting list, so the word is getting out to get children and individuals access to adaptive tricycles and, therefore, recreation.”🚲
In May 2023, LifeLine Pilots received a $5,000 Care Access grant from the Superior Health Foundation. LifeLine Pilots coordinates free air transportation through volunteer pilots for passengers with medical needs far from home. This assistance helps vulnerable populations overcome transportation barriers to access healthcare.
Grant funding supported LifeLine Pilots in connecting with healthcare centers throughout the U.P., increasing awareness of their services. The main beneficiaries of their service are elderly passengers who have difficulty driving and uninsured individuals who need assistance. ✈️
In April 2023, the DAR Boys & Girls Club was awarded a $14,595.23 SHF 2023 Spring Grant to create a Sensory Calming Room equipped with various tools and activities aimed at encouraging relaxation and helping children recover from intense emotions.
A Behavioral Specialist oversees this space to guide children through their emotions, teach coping strategies, and help them redirect their feelings. 🧘♂️
In April 2023, the Marquette Senior Center’s Silver Sampler Outdoor Recreation Program was awarded a $845 Spring Grant.
This two-day event aimed to promote positive mental health among older adults through outdoor activities, workshops, and new friendships. Reducing social isolation and fostering community engagement make strides toward a healthier, more resilient community. 🚣♂️
