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Quarter 2 – 2024 Goodwill of Northern Wisconsin and Upper Peninsula Round-Up

Every quarter the 5 Goodwill locations of Northern Wisconsin and Upper Michigan will be hosting a Saturday “Round-Up Your Change” event that helps support an organization of their choice in each of their communities. Any amount raised by the stores, Goodwill NWUP will match, and 100% of the Round-Up Change proceeds will go directly to the organization! One of Goodwill NWUP’s many missions is strong community support.  By holding monthly Round-Up events, we hope to encourage giving back and supporting organizations in each of our communities!  Every little bit of change helps, and we appreciate your generosity!

Organizations hosted for the 2nd Quarter of 2024:

Marquette, MIWomen’s Center

Women's-Center

The Mission of The Women’s Center is to provide programs and services in Marquette and Alger Counties that Protect, Educate, Advocate, Counsel, and Empower. The Women’s Center believes that every individual is entitled to dignity and respect, and that women and men should be treated equally under the law and by society in general. No individual should be discriminated against or limited by society based on age, race, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, career choice, sexual orientation, or other circumstances of legitimate life choices.

 

 

Houghton, MIThe Calumet Community Free Fridge and Food Pantry

Every child deserves a chance to see their potential realized. By matching adult mentors, one-to-one, with children in our communities, Big Brothers Big Sisters defends that potential and helps change lives and futures today and forever.

 

Escanaba, MIBay Cliff Health Camp

Bay-cliff-health

Bay Cliff is a year-round, nonprofit therapy and wellness center for children and adults with disabilities. Bay Cliff’s flagship program is a seven-week, summer therapy camp session serving children with disabilities. The children work towards goals of increased independence and living a fuller life. Bay Cliff also provides a number of programs year-round, including an adult program for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, an adaptive paddling workshop, and a number of weekend family camps.

 

Marinette, WIBiehl Bridges

Bridges to Recovery is a grant-funded, non-profit, community organization that offers support, services, and connections for individuals affected by, seeking or are in recovery from substance use disorder. The individuals we serve have Substance Abuse Disorders and our services are provided at no cost to the individual.

 

Sault St. Marie, MI – The Soo Locks Children Museum

The Soo Locks Children’s Museum (SLCM) is a registered 501c3 non-profit organization with the goal of creating a children’s museum where kids have an environment to learn and grow as they express themselves, play, imagine, and create. The museum will have many hands-on, interactive exhibits to support this learning.

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Goodwill of Northern Wisconsin and Upper Peninsula Quarterly Round-Up

Round Up Your Change Event
Round Up Your Change Event

Every quarter the 5 Goodwill locations of Northern Wisconsin and Upper Michigan will be hosting a “Round-Up Your Change” event that helps support an organization of their choice in each of their communities.  100% of the Round-Up Change proceeds will go directly to the organization.  One of Goodwill NWUP’s many missions is strong community support.  By holding monthly Round Up events, we hope to encourage giving back and supporting organizations in each of our communities!  Every little bit of change helps, and we appreciate your generosity!

Organizations hosted for the 3rd quarter of 2022

  • Marinette, WI -Upcap
  • Marquette, MI – Start the Cycle
  • Houghton, MI – Don’t Do It Yourself
  • Sault Ste. Marie, MI – The Rainbow Connection
  • Escanaba, MI – Delta Animal Shelter
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Become A Part of Goodwill’s Loyalty Program Today!

Goodwill Loyalty Program

What is the Loyalty Rewards program?

Our Loyalty Rewards program is our way of saying thank you to our loyal customers!  Loyalty Rewards members will earn higher discounts via email on upcoming monthly sale events.  As a Loyalty Rewards member, you will also receive emails regarding community involvement, employee spotlights, our monthly change round up selections, Holiday store hours, and much more.  We want our loyalty members to fell special and save big.

Money spent at Goodwill retail stores helps fund our work programs and overall work mission.

How does it work?

  • Visit you local Goodwill NWUP to sign up for our loyalty program.
  • A friendly cashier will enter your information (name, phone number, email). You will receive a 25% off coupon towards your purchase that day!
  • Check your email for upcoming sales events, your exclusive loyalty coupons, and more!

Please direct comments, inquiries, and questions regarding our Loyalty Program to us from our Goodwill NWUP Contact Page!

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Help those displaced by the Calumet fire!Goodwill News

Houghton Goodwill Starts Voucher Program and Raises Funds for People Affected by Calumet Fire

Help those displaced by the Calumet fire!
Help those displaced by the Calumet fire!

Houghton, MI – May 25, 2021 – On Friday, May 21st, a street block in Calumet, Michigan broke out into a devastating fire causing complete ruin to businesses and area homes.  Houghton Goodwill will be holding a Change-Round Up for the remaining month of May, and all throughout the month of June.  100% of the proceeds from Change Round-Up will be matched and given to help those in need!  Goodwill Houghton will also be issuing vouchers for families and individuals who lost homes in the fire.  Please reach out the Houghton Goodwill for more info on Change-Up and their voucher program.

You can visit Goodwill Houghton at 911 Razorback Dr in Houghton, Michigan, or give them a call at (906) 482-3680.  They are open Monday through Sunday from 10 am – 6 pm EST.

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Goodwill Announces April Round-up Organizations for Each Store Location

Goodwill Round Up Your Change Event
Goodwill Round Up Your Change Event

Each month the 5 Goodwills of Northern Wisconsin and Upper Michigan will be hosting a “Round-Up Your Change” event that helps support an organization of their choice in each of their communities. 100% of the Round-Up Change proceeds will go directly to the organization. One of Goodwill NWUP’s many missions is strong community support.

By holding monthly Round-Up events, we hope to encourage giving back and supporting organizations in each of our communities! Every little bit of change helps, and we appreciate your generosity.

April round-up organization list

  • Escanaba, MI – Wheelin’ Sportsman Program
  • Marinette, WI – New Cap
  • Sault Ste. Marie, MI – New Hope House
  • Marquette, MI – Propylon
  • Houghton, MI – Omega House
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Goodwill of Northern Wisconsin & Upper Michigan Host Monthly Round Up Your Change Event

Round Up Your Change Event
Round Up Your Change Event

Each month the 5 Goodwills of Northern Wisconsin and Upper Michigan will be hosting a “Round-Up Your Change” event that helps support an organization of their choice in each of their communities.  100% of the Round-Up Change proceeds will go directly to the organization.  One of Goodwill NWUP’s many missions is strong community support.  By holding monthly Round Up events, we hope to encourage giving back and supporting organizations in each of our communities!  Every little bit of change helps, and we appreciate your generosity!

 

Organizations hosted for the month of March 2021

  • Marinette, WI – Newcap
  • Marquette, MI – Negaunee Vista Theatre
  • Houghton, MI – Dial Help
  • Sault Ste. Marie, MI – Girl Scouts
  • Escanaba, MI – Tri County Sage Harbor
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Area 36 of the Special Olympics of Michigan is proud to announce the commencement of their annual UP Winter Games

Marquette, MI – January 28, 2019 – Area 36 of the Special Olympics of Michigan is proud to announce the commencement of their annual UP Winter Games on Saturday, January 5th.  The schedule is below.

We will have athletes from all parts of the U.P. competing in Snowshoe, Cross Country Skiing, Alpine Skiing, Snowboarding, and Figure Skating. Please come out to Rippling River Resort and Marquette Mountain to watch the athletes showcase their talents starting with opening ceremony at 1:30 p.m. at Rippling River Resort.

We are also in need of several volunteers to help run the cross country and snowshoe events. If you are interested in helping with these events, please area36@somi.org.

Skiing was a hit at the 2019 Winter Games
Skiing was a hit at the 2019 Winter Games

The Schedule is as follows:

  • 11:30 a.m.   Arrival & Registration @ Holiday Inn
  • 11:30 to 1 p.m. Lunch (Athletes, Registered Volunteers, Coaches)
  • 1:00 to 1:30 p.m. Travel to Rippling River Resort (Own transportation)
  • 1:30 pm to 1:45 p.m. Opening Ceremonies
  • 2:00 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sport Events
  • 4:00 p.m. t-o 4:30 p.m. Travel back to Holiday Inn (Own transportation)
  • 4:30 to 5:00 p.m. Award Ceremony – Holiday Inn
  • 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. Pasty Dinner (Athletes, Registered Volunteers, Coaches)
  • 6:00 to ??  p.m. Rowing competition for everyone
  • 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Dance @ Holiday Inn for Winter Game Athletes, Coaches, and Volunteers (light snacks available)

For questions contact Pam Bahrman, Area 36 director at 906-869-2403 or Cori Bodeman at 906-235-9504.  Thank you for covering this event.

“LET ME WIN, BUT IF I CANNOT WIN, LET ME BE BRAVE IN THE ATTEMPT”

Contact:
Cori Bodeman
Goodwill of Northern Wisconsin and Upper Michigan
Director of Marketing
906.235-9504

cbodeman@gwnwup.org
www.gwnwup.org

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Goodwill of Northern Wisconsin and Upper Michigan Announces Joint Venture with Comprenew

The Goodwill and Comprenew ribbon cutting ceremony

Marquette, MI April 23, 2018 – Goodwill of Northern Wisconsin and Upper Michigan (Goodwill NWUM) is pleased to announce a joint venture with Comprenew of Grand Rapids, Michigan, to provide proper electronics recycling services to people in the Upper Peninsula and Northern Wisconsin.

This agreement builds on the strength of Goodwill of Northern Wisconsin and Upper Michigan (Goodwill NWUM), one of 155 independent Goodwill organizations, and Comprenew, Michigan’s only e-Stewards certified company, headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and the only non-profit electronic recycler and refurbisher in the world certified to both the e-Stewards and R2 standards.. By partnering together, Goodwill NWUM and Comprenew are able to expand electronics recycling and refurbishing services to the area through the development of retail stores and e-waste drop-off locations. Goodwill NWUM currently operates six retail stores and two training centers covering the territory, along with a logistical collection fleet. Comprenew will be able to use Goodwill NWUM’s existing infrastructure to keep cost affordable and service efficient for the community.

Goodwill now accepts all electronics!

Goodwill NWUM and Comprenew have a shared mission to provide job opportunities to people who experience barriers to long-term employment, which makes for a perfect partnership opportunity to expand into the Upper Peninsula of Michigan and Northern Wisconsin.

Goodwill NWUM President and CEO, Jim Borowski, states, “we are excited to announce this partnership to bring not only responsible electronic waste recycling to the area, but also continue our mission of taking donated goods to help fund programs for those with barriers to employment. We are very pleased to have this relationship with Comprenew and look forward to a long and successful partnership”.

Comprenew President Scott Vander Kooy states, “It is exciting to be able to expand Comprenew’s model in a way that increases the public’s access to safe and secure recycling of electronics. Our partnership with Goodwill NWUM enables us to provide the best service as cost effectively as possible while helping to protect of one of the most beautiful parts of the world. I want to thank Jim Borowski (President & CEO of Goodwill NWUM) and his entire team for working with us to make this possible.”

Stop by the Goodwill and Comprenew store in Marquette to see the wide selection of electronics

About Goodwill Northern Wisconsin and Upper Michigan

Goodwill Industries of Northern Wisconsin and Upper Michigan, a 501c3, was established in October 1965 with its core mission being to enhance the dignity and quality of life of individuals, families, and communities by eliminating barriers to opportunity and helping people in need reach their fullest potential through the power of work. Goodwill focuses on job training programs and job placement for the Upper Peninsula and Northern Wisconsin. Our programs help people with any barrier to employment obtain experience and meaningful employment.

Goodwill is one of the original participants in recycling, diverting gently used items from the landfill into the hands of people who want them. The revenue from donations pays employees who live in the community, pay taxes, and consume local goods, as well as funds local training programs.

The grand opening was a big hit!

About Comprenew

Comprenew serves corporations, municipalities, and individuals through the collection, refurbishing, and recycling of used electronics. They are certified to the highest data security, environmental, and health and safety standards in the world relating to used and surplus electronics. Comprenew is the only e-Stewards certified company headquartered in Michigan and the only non-profit electronic recycler and refurbisher in the world certified to both the e-Stewards and R2 standards. Their retail locations provide warrantied refurbished products while serving as convenient places to drop off electronics for data clearing and proper recycling.

Comprenew strives to demonstrate that people who traditionally have barriers to employment can perform at the highest standards given the right training and environment. Comprenew operates three social programs that improve access to information technology, provide work experience, and offer service learning programs for corporations, community groups, and schools.

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