Keweenaw Gold 2024
The Keweenaw Community Foundation commemorated its 30th anniversary with a memorable Keweenaw Gold Celebration on November 7, 2024 at the Bonfire Restaurant in Houghton. This milestone event brought together community members, donors, and supporters to honor KCF’s three decades of impact and to look ahead to a promising future for the community.
String instrument music from the Copper Country Suzuki Association enriched the evening, creating a warm and sophisticated atmosphere. Local artist Rebecca Paavo from Ilo Art Supplies and Books provided an interactive live painting experience, capturing the natural beauty of Lake Superior for attendees to enjoy (see photo). KCF Executive Director Robin Menguzzo shared an inspiring presentation highlighting the Foundation’s achievements, current projects, and vision for the future. The silent auction was a highlight of the evening, featuring an array of curated packages that showcased the best of the Keweenaw region.
thank you to our Keweenaw Gold 2024 sponsors and donors
Thank you to all the generous donors, and a special thank you to those who wish to remain anonymous.
SPONSORS
BENEFACTOR — $2,500+
Aspirus Keweenaw Hospital · Insight Wealth Solutions
SUPPORTER — $1,200 - $2,499
The Nature Conservancy
FRIEND — $600 - $1,199
Breakwater Federal Credit Union · Ferrellgas
NEIGHBOR — $300 - $599
Tony Schwen, Finacial Advisor - Edward Jones · McGann Building Supply · Paint River Creative · Superior National Bank and Trust · U.P. Health System Portage
Silent Auction and In-Kind Donations
1Q1 Quincy Coworking · 47 North Photography (donated event photography services) · Amethyst Imagery · Copper Country Boat Tours · Copper Country Community Arts Center · Copper Country Sweets · Country Village Shops · Delaware Mine Tours · Fresh Coast Cabins · Fresh Coast Yoga · Harbor Haus Restaurant · Into the Woods Mini Golf and Gardens · Isle Royale Line, Inc. · KC Bonkers · Keweenaw Adventure Company · Keweenaw Brewing Company · Keweenaw Castle Resort · Keweenaw Chamber of Commerce · Keweenaw Co+op Market and Deli · Keweenaw Family Resource Center · Laurium Manor Inn · Louie’s Fresh Market (donated fresh flowers for event) · Main Street Rocks · Mariner North · Minnetonka Resort · Michigan Tech University Athletics · Quincy Aerial · Rotary Club of Houghton · Rozsa Center for the Performing Arts · Jen and Andrew Shaud · Studio 13 · Studio Alchemy · The Forge Food Smith · The Genny - The Gas Lite General Store · The Pines at Lake Fanny Hooe Resort · The Vault Hotel · Third Coast Diving and Adaptive Recreation · U.P. Portage Fitness Center · Rozsa Center for the Performing Arts
Special Thank you to our live entertainers
Copper Country Suzuki Association, for providing beautiful live music!
Rebecca Paavo from Ilo Art Supplies and Books, for providing a live painting experience!