West End Health Foundation

05/23/2026

The WEHF Board of Directors was proud to present Spring Capital grants supporting projects that improve health, safety, accessibility, and community connection across the West End.

Grant recipients included:

🚒 Champion Township received $4,400 for a water filtration system in the Champion Fire Hall
🍴 received $3,500 to support community dinners throughout the West End
🧑🏻‍⚕️ Great Lakes Recovery Centers, Inc. received $10,000 for detox monitoring equipment to improve health outcomes and patient safety
💻 Michigamme Township received $10,000 for its PATHWAYS to WELLNESS program, bridging generations through technology, social connection, and health support
🛩️ Northwoods Airlifeline received $10,000 to help provide access to care through air transportation for Upper Peninsula patients
🌨️ RAMBA received $5,700 for RAMBA Snowdog ea Mountain Bike Association received $5,700 for RAMBA Snowdog grooming equipment

The Capital grant provides funding for non-programmatic initiatives that support the purchase of physical items or improvements, including equipment, technology, durable goods, and facility upgrades. These projects are making a meaningful impact by supporting community wellness, access to care, and quality of life throughout the West End.

Read more here: https://westendhf.org/the-west-end-health-foundation-awards-recipients-for-the-2026-spring-capital-special-and-school-grant-cycle/

05/21/2026

Supporting projects that strengthen health, wellness, and community impact across the the West End.

The WEHF Board of Directors presented Special Grants to:

🚵🏻 Start The Cycle received $10,000 for its e-bike raffle initiative.
🧑🏻‍⚕️ UP Children's Therapy received $10,000 for its Sideline AT Support project.

We are proud to support programs creating meaningful opportunities and resources for our communities.

Read more here: https://westendhf.org/the-west-end-health-foundation-awards-recipients-for-the-2026-spring-capital-special-and-school-grant-cycle/

05/19/2026

Investing in the health and well-being of our students and school communities.

The WEHF Board of Directors was proud to present School Grants to the following districts:

🏫 NICE Community School District received $25,000 for funding a full-time school nurse for 2026-27.
🏫Ishpeming Public Schools District received $25,000 for student mental health support.
🏫Republic-Michigamme Schools District received $25,000 for its mental health rescue plan.
🏫Negaunee Public Schools received $25,000 for a district health coordinator.

These investments will help strengthen student support systems and create healthier learning environments across our communities.

Read more here: https://westendhf.org/the-west-end-health-foundation-awards-recipients-for-the-2026-spring-capital-special-and-school-grant-cycle/

05/14/2026

⛳It’s time to dust off your clubs for another fun season of golf! The West End Health Foundation (WEHF), in partnership with the MC² Marquette County Cares Coalition (MC²), is proud to announce the 11th Annual WEHF Golf Classic, taking place on Friday, September 11, 2026, at the scenic Wawonowin Country Club.

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05/14/2026

05/11/2026

🥬Each year, Proactive Grant funding is guided by a specific community priority that supports health and wellness in Marquette County’s West End. For the 2026 funding cycle, the focus will be on food security, with funding dedicated to non-profit programs and services that improve access to reliable, nutritious food for individuals and families in the region.

Applications are due by June 1, 2026.

Learn more or apply at https://westendhf.org/grants

05/04/2026

Registration for our 2026 camp session is now open! Camp will take place August 4-8, 2026. Please visit campupeninsulin.com/register to sign up. Registration closes on June 30, 2026. The cost to attend camp is $20.

Camp is intended for children ages 9-17 with Type 1 Diabetes. If your child does not yet meet the age requirement, please consider attending our day camp on August 7, 2026. Registration for this event can be found on our website.

If you are interested in making a donation, please consider donating to our Go Fund Me, or purchasing an item from our wish-list. Both can be found at campupeninsulin.com/donate.

05/01/2026

Each year, Proactive Grant funding is guided by a specific community priority that supports health and wellness in Marquette County’s West End.

For the 2026 funding cycle, the focus will be on food security, with funding dedicated to programs and services that improve access to reliable, nutritious food for individuals and families in the region.

Applications are due by June 1, 2026.
Learn more or apply at https://westendhf.org/

04/30/2026

04/06/2026

The West End Health Foundation has announced 'food security' as the focus of its 2026 Proactive Grant cycle.

Applications open May 1, 2026, supporting programs that improve access to reliable, nutritious food across the West End community.

To learn more and see if your organization is eligible, visit westendhf.org/grants.

01/09/2026

On The Ryan Report, TV6’s Don Ryan sits down with West End Health Foundation President Tom Edmark and Secretary Kori Bjorne to spotlight the impactful work of the Foundation.

They share how the West End Health Foundation came to be, why local health investment matters, and how grant funding is helping strengthen health and wellness across the region. Tom and Kori also discuss the Foundation’s mission, the types of projects it supports, and the long-term impact these grants have on West End residents.

Watch the segment to learn more about how the West End Health Foundation is improving quality of life through thoughtful, community-driven support.

Check out the full episode with the link in comments.

On this episode of The Ryan Report, TV6’s Don Ryan sits down with West End Health Foundation President, Tom Edmark, and West End Health Foundation Secretary, Kori Bjorne.