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.

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…

• Randy and Glenda Folker
• Rice Memorial Foundation
• Houghton Rotary Club
• Petio and Zhasmina Kotov
• Kirk and Kristin Lufkin
• Keweenaw Brewing Company
• Raasio Contracting Inc
• Bob Sharkey and Susan Donnelly
• Frank A. Douglass Agency
• Portage Health
• Wal Mart
• Trinity Episcopal Church
• Tervo Agency
• Sandstone Digital
• Kirk and Kristen Lufkin
• Thomas and Renee McConnon
• Michael Wilder
• Dr. Pichai and Rajanee Sripaipan
• Leonard Bohmann and Janeen Stephenson
• Stephen and Angela Webber

as Community Donors:

• Country Country Mental Health
• BHK Child Development Board
• The DellaValla Family
• The Episcopal Diocese of Northern Michigan
• Erik and Molly Hayenga
• Elizabeth Jacobson
• Martha Janners
• Jon and Gail Neufeld
• Plum Creek Foundation
• Psychology Associates of the Keweenaw
• Margaret Sottile
• Superior Child Abuse Prevention Council
• Superior National Bank
• Wal-Mart Foundation
• Aspirus Keweenaw Hospital

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

For the past several years a beautiful quilt has been donated to KFRC for its annual raffle. The drawing generally takes place in the spring of each year. This years quilt, “Wonderful Wildflowers” is 57” x 70” and uses batik fabrics for a more natural look. The drawing will be held on May 26, 2010. Tickets are $2 each or 3 for $5. One of the squares of the quilt is displayed below.

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

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• Our Vision

  All families with young children in the Copper Country will participate in healthy child development activities in nurturing environments that encourage parents and caregivers to play an active role in their child’s life.

  Our Mission

  The mission of the Keweenaw Family Resource Center is to support, enrich, and strengthen family lives in the Keweenaw Peninsula by providing a variety of programs that focus on families with children from birth through four years of age.

  2009-2010 Mommy Daddy and Me Schedule
  

  Mondays - Houghton

  Trinity Episcopal Church

  205 E Montezuma Ave.

  9:30 am - noon

  
  

  Wednesdays - Houghton

  Trinity Episcopal Church

  205 E Montezuma Ave.

  9:30 am - noon

  
  

  Wednesdays- Mohawk

  Horizons School

  110 Stanton Ave

  10:00 am - noon

  
  

  Thursdays - Lake Linden

  Lake Linden High School - Across from the library

  601 Calumet St.

  9:30 am - noon

  
  

  Fridays - Hancock

  Gloria Dei Lutheran Church

  1000 Quincy St

  9:30 am - noon

  
  

  Sleepy Time Story Hour

  (Schedule varies)

  6:00 - 7:30 pm Mondays

  Daniell Heights Community Center

  2001B Woodmar Drive

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