Special Community Projects
About Special Community Projects
The Keweenaw Community Foundation’s Special Community Projects offer a way to support specific initiatives that are actively making an impact across the Keweenaw. These projects are developed in partnership with community leaders and organizations, with KCF providing the structure and support to help move them forward.
Each project represents a focused opportunity to give—allowing you to connect your generosity to the work, people, and places that matter most to you.
Give to a Special Community Project
Support the work that’s happening right now.
Explore the list of Special Community Projects below to learn more about each initiative. Every project includes a brief description and a direct link to give, making it easy to support the efforts that align with what matters most to you.
Alive Inside
Alive Inside brings the power of personalized music to older adults in local care facilities. Through customized playlists, this program helps individuals reconnect with memories, reduce isolation, and improve overall well-being—offering moments of joy, comfort, and dignity through music.
Big Annie Statue Fund
The Big Annie Statue Fund supports the creation of a public monument honoring Anna Clemenc, a fearless labor activist during the 1913 Copper Strike. This project preserves an important piece of Keweenaw history while celebrating the legacy of a woman who stood for workers’ rights and social justice.
Bring Back Calumet Initiative
The Bring Back Calumet Initiative is a community-led effort to stabilize, preserve, and redevelop historic buildings in downtown Calumet. By restoring key structures, the initiative protects the area’s historic character while supporting economic growth and community revitalization.
Camp 911
Camp 911 is a hands-on program for local fifth and sixth-grade students focused on safety and emergency preparedness. Through interactive activities and real-life scenarios, participants learn how to respond in emergencies and make safe decisions—building confidence and life-saving skills.
Keweenaw Community Critical Stress Management
This fund supports critical stress management services for first responders and community members impacted by traumatic events. By providing training, resources, and support systems, the program helps individuals process stress in healthy ways and strengthens the resilience of those who serve our community.
Keweenaw Heartlands Forest Fund
The Keweenaw Heartlands Forest Fund supports the creation of a publicly owned, locally governed community forest. This effort protects access to more than 30,000 acres of land while ensuring it remains sustainably managed and available for the community to enjoy for generations to come.
Keweenaw Support 4 Healthy Minds
Keweenaw Support 4 Healthy Minds (KS4HM) supports community-led efforts to promote mental health awareness, reduce stigma, and provide education and resources for those in need. Through events, outreach, and advocacy, the initiative works to build a more informed, supportive, and resilient community.
Have Questions?
For more information or questions about starting a special community project, contact Vienna Leonarduzzi, Director of Development and Communications.
