As popular a nonprofit as Little Brothers is, initially in the Keweenaw and now expanded to Marquette and Ontonagon Counties, I'm a little surprised not to find reviews here. Hundreds of people volunteer to help each year with in-person holiday meals or home deliveries for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Easter; transportation to medical appointments; regular individual visits to elderly without family in the area; heating wood deliveries; and a variety of other programs. Sometimes entire families volunteer for single events or establish an ongoing relationship with a particular senior friend. Members of fraternities and other organizations at Michigan Tech also help out. Maybe people don't rely on reviews here because LBFE is so well known and respected! My understanding is that this LBFE affiliate is the first one to serve a largely rural area, one which has a high number of elderly residents living alone or without nearby neighbors. It's a great service to our region for which I will continue to volunteer and donate until such time as I need their help myself.
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- EIN 38-2411631
- (906) 482-6944
- 527 Hancock St Hancock MI 49930-2018 USA
- houghton.littlebrothers.org
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Nonprofit Overview
Causes: Human Services, Senior Centers, Seniors
Mission: Provide transportation, special events, and visiting services to the elderly.
Programs: Volunteer program - providing services by volunteers for the elderly
social activities - provide activities such as holiday parties and picnics to promote companionship and outings for the isolated and lonely elderly.
visiting program - visit the elderly friends providing friendship and personalized services that promote independent living and help to meet emotional and physical needs.