Keweenaw Gives

A celebration of generosity, connection, and community.

November 4, 2026 | 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Rozsa Center for the Performing Arts — Houghton, MI

Keweenaw Gives is the Keweenaw Community Foundation’s annual gathering to celebrate the people and generosity that keep our community moving forward.

Join us for an evening of connection and celebration as we recognize the many ways people come together to make a difference across the Keweenaw.

Keweenaw Gives, November 4, 2026

Generosity is Part of Who We Are

There is something special about the Keweenaw. It’s a place where people show up for one another, give back, share their time and talents, and work together to make our community stronger.

Keweenaw Gives was created to celebrate that spirit.

More than an annual fundraiser, it’s an opportunity to gather, connect, and celebrate what we can accomplish together.

Proceeds support KCF’s work connecting people, resources, and ideas through giving, granting, and collaborating — helping turn generosity into lasting local impact.

Learn What Generosity Makes Possible

Gather, Connect, and Celebrate

Whether you’re attending for the first time or have supported KCF for years, Keweenaw Gives is a chance to connect with people from across the community and celebrate what we can accomplish together.

Evening Highlights

Cocktail Hour + Live Music
Connect with friends and community members while enjoying appetizers, live music, and a cash bar.

Dinner
Gather together for a buffet dinner beginning at 6:30 p.m.

Celebrating Our Community
Hear from KCF and celebrate the people, partnerships, and generosity moving our community forward.

Silent Auction
Bid on experiences, packages, goods, and services donated by local businesses and community supporters.

Join Us at the Table

Keweenaw Gives is for everyone who believes in the power of community.

Come with friends. Bring a colleague. Reconnect with familiar faces. Meet someone new.

Together, we’ll celebrate the many ways people give, and the community we create when we all have something to give.

Tickets

Individual Ticket — $70
Two Tickets — $135
Reserved Table of 8 — $550

Space is limited, so we encourage guests to reserve their seats early.

Tickets may also be purchased by phone, mail, or in person through the Keweenaw Community Foundation.

Thank You to our Financial Sponsors!

Legacy Builder Sponsor - $5,000

Community Champion Sponsors - $2,500

Friend of the Foundation Sponsors - $1,000

Generous Supporter Sponsors - $500

Lahti Properties

Caring Neighbor Sponsors - $250

Thank you to our Silent Auction Donors!

Caring Neighbor In-Kind Sponsors - $250

  • Rebecca Paavo Art & Design

  • Jerome Patryjak

  • Keweenaw Adventure Company

  • Keweenaw Castle Resort

  • Keweenaw Land Trust

  • Michigan Tech University Athletics

  • Mont Ripley

  • Paint River Creative

  • Quincy Aerial

  • Tree House Family Resources

  • U.P. Portage Fitness Center

  • Isle Royale Seaplanes

In-Kind Sponsors

  • A.E. Seaman Mineral Museum

  • BigGoat Farm

  • Bonfire at the Continental Fire Co

  • Copper Country Sweets

  • Dapple-Gray Bed & Breakfast LLC

  • Down Wind Sports

  • Five Elements Integrative Therapy

  • J. Jukuri Spa and Salon

  • Keweenaw Boat Tours

  • Keweenaw Brewing Company

  • Keweenaw Co-Op Market and Deli

  • Little Fish

  • Mariner North

  • North Harvest CSA

  • North Wind Books

  • Respawn Tactical Laser Tag

  • Rozsa Center for the Performing Arts

  • Source Healing Center

  • Studio 13

  • Suomi Restaurant

  • Superior Family Chiropractic

  • The Flower Shop

  • The Forge Foodsmith

  • Fifth and Elm at the Orpheum Theater

  • Visit Keweenaw

Keweenaw Gives Contact

Have questions about tickets, sponsorships, the silent auction, or attending Keweenaw Gives?
Contact Vienna Leonarduzzi, Director of Development and Communications
vienna@keweenawgives.org | (906) 482-9673