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Newsletter | U.P. lifted | Q2 2026
The Summer 2026 issue of U.P. Lifted is here.
Inside, read about Michigan's Rural Health Transformation Program and SHF's seat at the table, two grantee spotlights on organizations strengthening health across the U.P., a conversation with Board Director Elise Bur, and upcoming Q3 grant deadlines.
Giving Children a Voice: CASA of Menominee/Marinette's Volunteer Training Program
Each year, more than 500,000 children enter foster care and the court system through no fault of their own. For children navigating that process in the Upper Peninsula, CASA of Menominee/Marinette trains community volunteers to serve as a steady, trusted adult who speaks up for their interests in court.
When Ontonagon's Hospital Closed, Gogebic Community College Stepped Up
The 2024 closure of Aspirus Ontonagon Hospital, the only emergency department within an hour's drive, resulted in increased pressure on emergency services across the western U.P. and widened the workforce gap. Gogebic Community College's (GCC) Emergency Medical Services Program in Ironwood is working to help fill this gap.
Reaching Survivor Moms in the U.P.
Thanks to a Superior Health Foundation grant, Growing Forward Together and their partners brought the Survivor Moms' Companion™ to the U.P., training 14 local tutors across six counties and building a regional network that's here to stay.
SHF's 2025 Annual Report: A Year of Reaching Further
In 2025, Superior Health Foundation awarded $1,256,982 in grants to 50 organizations across all 15 U.P. counties -- including 25 first-time grantees. Read the full report to see where the investment went and the communities behind the numbers.