United Way of Marquette County |  
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| Name: | Jacqueline Thomas |
| Address : | 410 East Fair Avenue |
| Address: | PO Box 73 |
| City: | Marquette |
| State: | MI |
| Zip Code: | 49855 |
| Phone: | 226-8171 |
| Fax: | 226-7050 |
| E Mail: | uniteway@uwmqt.org |
| Web Page: | www.uwmqt.org |
United Way's mission is fulfilled by providing citizens the opportunity to give of their time or money to support nonprofit organizations and the vital services nonprofits offer to the community. United Way of Marquette County is currently operating in a strategic alliance partnership with the Marquette County Volunteer Center.
Contacts:
Jacqueline Thomas
E-mail: uniteway@uwmqt.org
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| Fund Raising |
| Education |
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Alger-Mqt Community Action Board |
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| Name: | Earl P. Hawn, Jr. |
| Address : | 112 W Washington St |
| City: | Marquette |
| State: | MI |
| Zip Code: | 49855 |
| Phone: | 228-6522 |
| Fax: | 228-6527 |
| E Mail: | dukemqt@portup.com |
| Web Page: | www.amcab.org |
AMCAB programs include:
Senior Nutrition Program (Congregate and Meals On Wheels)
Commodity Supplemental Food Distribution
Home Weatherization
Affordable Senior Housing
Emergency Assistance
Outreach Services
Head Start
Early Head Start
Michigan School Readiness
Eligibility for programs varies. Contact AMCAB for specific eligibility criteria.
Contacts:
Earl P. Hawn, Jr.
E-mail: dukemqt@portup.com
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| Services Provided: |
| Education |
| Nutrition |
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United Way of Marquette County Volunteer Center |
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| Name: | Sue Minckler |
| Address : | P.O. Box 73 |
| Address: | Lakeview Arena - 401 E. Fair Ave. |
| City: | Marquette |
| State: | MI |
| Zip Code: | 49855 |
| Phone: | 226-8171 |
| Fax: | 226-7050 |
| E Mail: | connectmqt@uwmqt.org |
| Web Page: | http://mtazone.com/uwmqt/volunteer.htm |
| Services Provided: |
| Volutnteer Referral and Placement |
| Community Programs |
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Shriners Organization(Ahmed Temple Shrine) |
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| Name: | Kimberly Hawkland |
| Address : | 128 W Washington St |
| City: | Marquette |
| State: | MI |
| Zip Code: | 49855 |
| Phone: | 225-1157 |
| Fax: | 225-1152 |
| E Mail: | BusMgrKim@aol.com |
Shriners have 23 hospitals, 19 orthopedic, and 3 Burn Institutes for children. Children from infancy to their 18th birthday may be eligible if there is a possibility that treatment would benefit the child and if treatment at another facility would place a burden on the child's family or guardian. Shriner's Hospitals admit children regardless of race, religion, or relationship to a Shriner. There is never a charge to the patient or parents for any of the medical care or services provided at a Shriner's Hospital.
Contacts: Kimberly Hawkland |
| Services Provided: |
| Fellowship |
| Fund Raising |
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UP Library for the Blind & Physically Handicapped |
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| Name: | Suzanne Dees |
| Address : | 1615 Presque Isle Ave |
| City: | Marquette |
| State: | MI |
| Zip Code: | 49855 |
| Phone: | 228-7697 |
Over 30,000 recorded books and magazines, as well as large print books, are available. Special playback cassette and record players are donated at no cost. Recorded books and large print books are mailed to/from the borrower, Free Matter for the Blind and Handicapped. Applications are available by calling the library.
Contacts:
Suzanne Dees
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| Services Provided: |
| Education |
| Mentoring |
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Lake Superior Community Partnership - Marquette |
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| Name: | Amy Clickner |
| Address : | 501 S Front St |
| City: | Marquette |
| State: | MI |
| Zip Code: | 49855 |
| Phone: | 226-9658 |
| Fax: | 226-2099 |
| E Mail: | mqtinfo@marquette.org |
| Web Page: | www.marquette.org |
The Partnership is committed to long-term community improvement to build sustainable employment and increase opportunities for all people including our youth. Members are committed to collaborative decision making and will make a strong and lasting commitment to serve our region by investing time and resources. The Partnership will be a place where dialogue and cooperative decision making between the private and public sectors results in positive change for a progressive community and economic development and connection with the global economy.
Contacts:
Amy Clickner
E-mail: mqtinfo@marquette.org
phone: 906/226-9658 or toll free: 1-888-578-6489
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| Services Provided: |
| Community Development |
| Economic Development |
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Business & Professional Women - Mqt Chapter |
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| Name: | Barbara Wiegand |
| Address : | 350 Brookton Rd |
| City: | Marquette |
| State: | MI |
| Zip Code: | 49855 |
| Phone: | 228-9292 |
Contacts:
Barbara Wiegand
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| Services Provided: |
| Fellowship |
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Business & Professional Women - Hematite Chapter |
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| Name: | Kay Wirtanen |
| Address : | 632 N Third St |
| City: | Ishpeming |
| State: | MI |
| Zip Code: | 49849 |
| Phone: | 486-6134 |
Contacts:
Kay Wirtanen
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| Services Provided: |
| Fellowship |
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Ishpeming Negaunee Diplomats |
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| Name: | Carol Fulsher |
| Address : | 661 Palms Ave |
| City: | Ishpeming |
| State: | MI |
| Zip Code: | 49849 |
| Phone: | 486-4841 |
Contacts:
Carol Fulsher
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| Services Provided: |
| Fellowship |
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VFW Service Office--Jacobetti Veterans Home |
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| Name: | Roland Johnson |
| Address : | 425 Fisher St |
| City: | Marquette |
| State: | MI |
| Zip Code: | 49855 |
| Phone: | 226-3576 |
Contacts:
Roland Johnson
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| Services Provided: |
| Fellowship |
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Alger/Marquette Human Services Coordinating Body |
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| Address : | 200 W Spring St |
| City: | Marquette |
| State: | Mi |
| Zip Code: | 49855 |
| Phone: | 225 4429 |
| Fax: | 225 4419 |
| Hours: | 8 AM - 5 PM |
The responsibility of AMHSCB is to provide overall direction in identifying and prioritizing planning and coordination issues in Alger and Marquette counties. THe responsibility of the Family Coordinating Councils, in their respective counties, is to collaborate to ideantify prevention priorities, study priority issues from a systematic perspective, develop data based action plans to further reduce future incidence of problems, and implement action plans.
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| Services Provided: |
| Networking |
| Education |
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St. Vincent DePaul Society |
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| Address : | 440 Iron St |
| City: | Negaunee |
| State: | MI |
| Zip Code: | 49866 |
| Phone: | 906-475-4496 |
| Hours: | By appointment |
St. Vincent de Paul Society is a charitable organization with many services available including a food pantry and hospital equipment.
Email: svdpish@aol.com
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| Services Provided: |
| Nutrition |
| Medical Equipment |
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Lake Superior Community Partnership - Ishpeming |
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| Address : | 661 Palms Ave |
| City: | Ishpeming |
| State: | MI |
| Zip Code: | 49849 |
| Phone: | 486-4841 |
| Fax: | 486-4850 |
| Web Page: | www.marquette.org |
The Partnership is committed to long-term community improvement to build sustainable employment and increase opportunities for all people including our youth. Members are committed to collaborative decision making and will make a strong and lasting commitment to serve our region by investing time and resources. The Partnership will be a place where dialogue and cooperative decision making between the private and public sectors results in positive change for a progressive community and economic development and connection with the global economy..
Contacts:
Amy Clickner
E-mail: mqtinfo@marquette.org
phone: 906/226-9658 or toll free: 1-888-578-6489
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| Services Provided: |
| Community Development |
| Economic Development |
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Gwinn-Sawyer Area Chamber of Commerce |
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| Address : | 248 Wellington Dr.(on M-553) |
| City: | Gwinn |
| State: | MI |
| Zip Code: | 49841 |
| Phone: | 906-346-9666 |
| Fax: | 906-346-5117 |
| Hours: | 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. M - F |
| Web Page: | www.gwinnmi.com |
Toll Free 1-838-346-4946
The Chamber is involved in promoting the Gwinn/Sawyer area for recreation, business, as well as a place to make your home.
They list local business information, send out "Welcome" packets to individuals new to the area, they also maintain a schedule of community events (which is available at their web site, listed above)
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| Services Provided: |
| Information & Referral |
| Employment |
| Education |
| Fellowship |
| Networking |
| Volunteer |
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