INDIVIDUALS

Help our staff at the Warming Center located 447 W Washington. Volunteers are needed to help cook, clean, prepare, and serve meals. This is a wonderful experience for those looking to get face to face interaction with our guests, staff, and fellow volunteers as well as a first-hand look at the fulfilling work we do at our shelter.

Licensed mental health professionals are needed to support individuals and families who have been impacted by disasters and provide support to other volunteers. For those able to travel outside of their local area, a commitment of at least 14 consecutive days, working 8- or 12-hour shifts is required. Travel and lodging are provided. Contact Lee at lee.borofka@redcross.org for more information. 

Ensure people in disaster impacted areas do not go hungry by safely preparing and / or serving meals to individuals, families and communities. For those able to travel outside of their local area, a commitment of at least 14 consecutive days, working 8 to12 hour shifts, is required. Travel and lodging are provided. Contact Lee at lee.borofka@redcross.org for more information. 

Provide a vital link to mission delivery by ensuring needed shelter materials and supplies are procured in a timely and cost-efficient manner. For those able to travel outside of their local area, a commitment of at least 14 consecutive days, working 8 to12 hour shifts, is required. Travel and lodging are provided. For more information, contact Lee at lee.borofka@redcross.org. 

The Bedding Laundry Support Volunteer helps ensure our shelter has clean, safe bedding each week by laundering shelter linens at a local laundromat and returning them promptly. This role is essential to maintaining hygiene, dignity, and comfort for our unhoused neighbors. 

Room at the Inn will fully cover the cost of the washing and drying machines, and clear instructions will be provided.

What’s involved:

Transporting bedding to and from the laundromat.

Washing and drying bedding according to guidelines.

Returning clean bedding the same day.

Volunteers perform a variety of functions for the checkpoint including set-up, timing, dog handling, food service, and checkpoint cleanup. Timber Products is an assisted checkpoint for UP200 teams both upbound to Grand Marais and downbound toward Marquette.

BE SURE YOUR CONTACT INFORMATION IS UP TO DATE AND CORRECT! TIMES MAY CHANGE!

Adopt-a-Family 2025 – Bring Holiday Joy to a Family in Need!

Adopt-a-Family is back!
The Lake Superior Village Youth & Family Center is once again spreading holiday cheer through our Adopt-a-Family Program, helping local families experience the magic of Christmas!

We’re inviting families, individuals, organizations, churches, and businesses to “adopt” a local family in need this holiday season. With your help, we can make sure every child wakes up to joy and love on Christmas morning.

How It Works

Choose a family to adopt by Friday, December 12th.
Each family is assigned a unique code, allowing us to match your gifts accurately.
Please do not wrap presents; instead, attach a tag or note with the family code to each item or bag.

Shop for thoughtful gifts for each family member—or make a monetary donation to the Youth & Family Center, and we’ll do the shopping for you!
We gladly accept gift cards, cash, or PayPal donations (please designate the family code when donating).

Please return all gifts to the Youth & Family Center at 1901 Longyear Ave, Marquette, by Monday, December 15th.  Please call to arrange a time to drop off the gifts.
Families will receive their gifts during our Gift Giving Day Celebration on Friday, December 19th!

Food Donations

We’re also collecting food items to help families enjoy a full, festive meal.
If you plan to donate perishable items, please call us in advance so we can arrange for proper freezer or storage space before delivery.

Contact Information

Julia Beard, Program Director                                          Regan Cook, Program Coordinator
Office: 906-225-1900 ext. 5                                                  Office: 906-225-1900 ext. 6
Cell: 906-458-7550                                                               Cell: 906-458-7550
Email: jbeard@mqthc.org                                                     Email: rcook@mqthc.org

Thank you for adopting this family!

The family listed below is a 4-person household.

Adopt-a-Family code JB4–

-          Female: age 35; Size Shoe = women’s 8W; Pants = 22/24W; Shirts = 2XL/3XL women’s.   

·        Needs: Bath Stuff, necklace, Boots for winter, Soft PJ Set (2xl)

-          Male: age 38; sizes Shoe = 11; Pants = 34W/32L Shirt = XL

·        Needs: Bluetooth speaker, Basketball, Over the ear headphones, Lions Stuff

-           Female: age 13; Size shoes = 7; Pants = womens small or 14/16; shirts = 14/16

·        Needs: Nike Socks, Mascara, Stitch Toys, head phones, necklace, Winter gear (snow pants, jacket, boots, gloves, hats)

-          Male: age 8; Size Shoe = 4; Pants= 10/12; Shirts = 10/12.   

·        Needs: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle Toys, Spiderman Toys, Packer things (blanket, football etc.)

For the family, we would like to gather as many food items as possible to ensure a complete Christmas dinner.  Below is a list of suggested food items:

Turkey, Gravy, Sweet Potatoes, Regular Potatoes, Cream of Mushroom Soup, Crunchy Onions, Rolls or Biscuits, Green Beans, Corn, Carrots, Apple or Pumpkin pie

Thank you for your generosity and for sharing the spirit of giving and abundance this Holiday! We look forward to receiving your gifts for the family on or before December 15th!

Adopt-a-Family 2025 – Bring Holiday Joy to a Family in Need!

Adopt-a-Family is back!
The Lake Superior Village Youth & Family Center is once again spreading holiday cheer through our Adopt-a-Family Program, helping local families experience the magic of Christmas!

We’re inviting families, individuals, organizations, churches, and businesses to “adopt” a local family in need this holiday season. With your help, we can make sure every child wakes up to joy and love on Christmas morning.

How It Works

Choose a family to adopt by Friday, December 12th.
Each family is assigned a unique code, allowing us to match your gifts accurately.
Please do not wrap presents; instead, attach a tag or note with the family code to each item or bag.

Shop for thoughtful gifts for each family member—or make a monetary donation to the Youth & Family Center, and we’ll do the shopping for you!
We gladly accept gift cards, cash, or PayPal donations (please designate the family code when donating).

Please return all gifts to the Youth & Family Center at 1901 Longyear Ave, Marquette, by Monday, December 15th.  Please call to arrange a time to drop off the gifts.
Families will receive their gifts during our Gift Giving Day Celebration on Friday, December 19th!

Food Donations

We’re also collecting food items to help families enjoy a full, festive meal.
If you plan to donate perishable items, please call us in advance so we can arrange for proper freezer or storage space before delivery.

Contact Information

Julia Beard, Program Director                                          Regan Cook, Program Coordinator
Office: 906-225-1900 ext. 5                                                  Office: 906-225-1900 ext. 6
Cell: 906-458-7550                                                               Cell: 906-458-7550
Email: jbeard@mqthc.org                                                     Email: rcook@mqthc.org

Thank you for adopting this family!

The family listed below is a 3-person household.

Adopt-a-Family code RC3–

-          Female: age 26; Size Shoe = women’s 8; Pants = 34W; Shirts = XL women’s.   

·        Needs: Purple purse, earrings, a heart necklace, winter clothing coat, snow pants.

-          Female: age 5; sizes Shoe = youth 10/12; Pants = 6/7 Shirt = 6/7

·        Needs: Barbie, Little Live Pets (husky), Bluey stuffies or toys,

-           Female: age 3; Size shoes = youth 6; Pants = 4T; shirts = 4T

·        Needs: Cocomelon toys, PUSHEE sensory toys, squishy sensory toys, Paw Patrol toys, Bluey mini Playhouse. Blankets

For the family, we would like to gather as many food items as possible to ensure a complete Christmas dinner.  Below is a list of suggested food items:

Turkey, Gravy, Sweet Potatoes, Regular Potatoes, Cream of Mushroom Soup, Crunchy Onions, Rolls or Biscuits, Green Beans, Corn, Carrots, Apple or Pumpkin pie

Thank you for your generosity and for sharing the spirit of giving and abundance this Holiday! We look forward to receiving your gifts for the family on or before December 15th!

Licensed healthcare professionals needed to provide hands on care, health assessments, education and guidance to clients.  

During large disasters, you can use your professional skills as a licensed healthcare provider to deliver hands on care and education to shelter residents. Free online training will be provided and can count towards nursing continuing education units. If the need arises, volunteers are asked to commit to multiple local shifts of 4-12 hours each. For those able to travel outside of their local area, a commitment of at least 10-14 consecutive days, working 8- or 12-hour shifts is required. Qualified licenses include RN, LPN, LVN, Paramedic, MD, DO, PA, NP, APRN. Only RNs have full scope of practice.

Contact Lee at lee.borofka@redcross.org for more information.

Adopt-a-Family 2025 – Bring Holiday Joy to a Family in Need!

Adopt-a-Family is back!
The Lake Superior Village Youth & Family Center is once again spreading holiday cheer through our Adopt-a-Family Program, helping local families experience the magic of Christmas!

We’re inviting families, individuals, organizations, churches, and businesses to “adopt” a local family in need this holiday season. With your help, we can make sure every child wakes up to joy and love on Christmas morning.

How It Works

Choose a family to adopt by Friday, December 12th.
Each family is assigned a unique code, allowing us to match your gifts accurately.
Please do not wrap presents; instead, attach a tag or note with the family code to each item or bag.

Shop for thoughtful gifts for each family member—or make a monetary donation to the Youth & Family Center, and we’ll do the shopping for you!
We gladly accept gift cards, cash, or PayPal donations (please designate the family code when donating).

Please return all gifts to the Youth & Family Center at 1901 Longyear Ave, Marquette, by Monday, December 15th.  Please call to arrange a time to drop off the gifts.
Families will receive their gifts during our Gift Giving Day Celebration on Friday, December 19th!

Food Donations

We’re also collecting food items to help families enjoy a full, festive meal.
If you plan to donate perishable items, please call us in advance so we can arrange for proper freezer or storage space before delivery.

Contact Information

Julia Beard, Program Director                                          Regan Cook, Program Coordinator
Office: 906-225-1900 ext. 5                                                  Office: 906-225-1900 ext. 6
Cell: 906-458-7550                                                               Cell: 906-458-7550
Email: jbeard@mqthc.org                                                     Email: rcook@mqthc.org

Thank you for adopting this family!

The family listed below is a 3-person household.

Adopt-a-Family code TS3 –

-          Female: age 36; Size Shoe = women’s 8 1/2; Pants = XL; Shirts = XL women’s.   

·         Family sized Air Fryer, household items like toilet paper, paper towels, Kleenex, shampoo and conditioner, and a laundry basket full of cleaning supplies.

-          Male: age 11; sizes Shoe = youth 2; Pants = 12/14 Shirt = 12/14

·         Needs: Baby/Toddler toys that have lights play songs and spin. (this young man is autistic and enjoys cause and effect toys. But very young developmentally), warm clothes

-           Female: age 9; Size shoes = youth 1; Pants = 8/10; shirts = 10/12

·         Needs: Minecraft toys, Roblox toys and building activities. Warm clothing and winter outer wear.

For the family, we would like to gather as many food items as possible to ensure a complete Christmas dinner.  Below is a list of suggested food items:

Turkey, Gravy, Sweet Potatoes, Regular Potatoes, Cream of Mushroom Soup, Crunchy Onions, Rolls or Biscuits, Green Beans, Corn, Carrots, Apple or Pumpkin pie

Thank you for your generosity and for sharing the spirit of giving and abundance this Holiday! We look forward to receiving your gifts for the family on or before December 15th!