How You Can Help

KFRC is a non-profit organization that depends on grants, fundraisers and donations from local, individual, businesss and service organizations to fund its programs. We also rely on volunteers and in kind donations. It becomes increasingly important that KFRC, as a local non-profit organization, continues to provide services as the community experiences the results of the economic downturn and the accompanying reduction in social services. There are several ways to support KFRC.


Donate via PayPal: a paypal account is not neccessary


Official PayPal Seal


Partner with KFRC

KFRC invites everyone, either as an individual, family or business, to help KFRC in providing successful programs for all families in the area with young children. There are several options available.

Friends of the Playground: $25 -$499

Community Partners: $500 - $999

Donors: $1000 - $4999

Patrons: $5000 and up

A Community Partnership consists of a $500 pledge per year for three years. This commitment helps to assure a more stable financial base upon which to plan future programming.

Our grateful thanks to the following businesses and individuals who have joined with KFRC as Community Partners…

  • Bob Sharkey and Susan Donnelly
  • Frank A. Douglass Agency
  • Trinity Episcopal Church
  • Tervo Agency
  • Sandstone Digital
  • St Joseph Church
  • Copper Country Great Start Collaborative
  • Great Lakes Accounting, PC
  • Keweenaw Bay Indian Community
  • Rice Memorial Foundation
  • Kevin and Susan Ruhl

as Community Donors

  • Country Country Mental Health
  • BHK Child Development Board
  • Erik and Molly Hayenga
  • Elizabeth Jacobson
  • Martha Janners
  • Psychology Associates of the Keweenaw
  • Margaret Sottile
  • Superior Child Abuse Prevention Council
  • UPPCO
  • Copper Country Intermediate School District
  • Richard and Stasia Gray

as Community Patrons

  • Portage Health


Sponsorship Opportunities

KFRC’s ever popular Mommy, Daddy and Me playgroups provide a much needed outlet and support system for area families with young children. Sponsoring a playgroup is a new option for assisting KFRC. You can choose to sponsor a playgroup for a day for a donation of $150 or for 1 month for a donation of $600. When sponsoring, you may choose a special playgroup date or month; and you may sponsor in honor of someone special or for a notable occasion and KFRC will gladly display that information at the playgroup.

KFRC’s Annual Quilt Raffle

  • The 2011 KFRC Quilt

    “Anticipation” depicts two children waiting outside the principal’s office, after a playground tussle, anticipating their punishment. The border depicts a family trip and you can practically hear the children say “are we there yet?” The 12 beautifully pieced Ohio star blocks are filled with the faces of children. Reproductions of Norman Rockwell paintings are the fabric line called “Rowdy Kids” and the pattern is an adaption from Timeless Treasures. The backside is equally whimsical for this 66″ x 78″ wall quilt that would look wonderful in any child’s room. One of the most traditional quilts of the series of works provided to support the KFRC’s goals.  Tickets are available at $2 a ticket or 3 for $5 at the Tree House. The winner will be chosen Aug 30, 2011 at the Tree House.

Make a Donation in Honor of Someone Special

Donations of any amount are appeciated at KFRC. If you would like to pay tribute to a family member or friend, please consider making a donation in his or her name to KFRC. Acknowledgement of the donation will be sent to the individual or their famiy and will be listed in the spring edition of the KFRC newsletter which recognizes and thanks all donors from the previous year.


Pickets for Playground

A great way to create a lasting memory! Each picket can be imprinted with the name of your child, beloved family member or business. The pickets will line the walls of our indoor playground. Each picket costs $100. Please print Pickets for Playground and mail it along with your check to KFRC at Sharon Ave, Houghton

Endowment Fund

KFRC has a designated Endowment Fund with the Keweenaw Community Foundation. Gifts to this fund will benefit KFRC programs long term. Thanks to the Michigan Community Foundation Tax Credit you can receive a significant state tax credit for this gift. Your tax preparer will assist you to determine the amount of your tax credit. Please call the Keweenaw Community Foundation at 482-9673 to receive more information or to make a gift.

To make a donation to the Keweenaw Family Resource Center endowment fund please send it directly to:

Keweenaw Community Foundation

PO Box 101

Houghton, MI  49931

Phone: (906) 482-9673

You can also donate directly online at www.k-c-f.org (under the “giving” tab click on “make a donation”). Please specify your donation to the Keweenaw Family Resource Center Endowment Fund.


Volunteer Opportunities

Make an afghan or quilt for a newborn

Volunteer at Playgroups with exploration time and reading

Assist with child care at parent education/information activities






What People Are Saying

“I've learned so much more about my child's development than I ever would have without my home visitor.”
by Home Visiting Mom
rx cialis low price non prescription viagra buy generic viagra viagra oral buy levitra online viagra suppliers in the uk viagra canada order viagra viagra uk viagra sale buy cialis cialis no prescription online viagra cheapest cialis how does viagra work discount viagra order viagra online buy cheap viagra online uk online viagra natural viagra cialis no prescription lowest price viagra