The Copper Country 100 Women Who Care supported the Unitē HUG Fund with donations totaling $6,900. (Courtesy photo)

HANCOCK — On May 20, the Copper Country 100 Women Who Care held their quarterly giving meeting, where over 60 women came together to support the UnitÄ” HUG Fund with donations totaling $6,900. On June 1, the donation was delivered to Angela Price, co-founder of UnitÄ”.

“I don’t think you know just how exciting this is for us,” said Price. “Our HUG fund was nearly depleted so we had people contemplating whether they had to stop therapy or not. Thank you so much!”

Three charities were presented at the meeting, and the UnitÄ” HUG Fund, nominated by Cynthia Hodges, was selected as the recipient. Cynthia shared an impassioned pitch for the organization noting the dire need for mental health services in our community, born out of a personal connection to somebody in need. As noted by the founders of UnitÄ”, Rural areas such as ours have an increasing demand for mental health services and a shortage of providers. UnitÄ” helps individuals in their time of need and accompanies them through the often challenging process of finding the mental health care they are seeking.

Copper Country 100 Women Who Care is part of a nationwide philanthropic movement that brings together women committed to making a direct and meaningful impact in their communities. The concept is simple: members meet four times yearly, commit to donating $100 per meeting, and collectively fund a nonprofit organization serving Baraga, Houghton or Keweenaw Counties that is selected by a majority vote. The selected nonprofit receives all funds, creating an immediate impact in the Copper Country community.

Since its inception in 2025, the group has contributed toOmega House, 31 Backpacks, UP Wildlife Rehabilitation – Keweenaw Group, and the Pewabic Street Community Garden, awarding more than $25,000 to support these organizations’ missions.

The next giving meeting will be held starting at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 19 at the Lodge Luxury Suites, 101 Front St., Hancock, followed by a social with appetizers and refreshments. Women of all backgrounds and ages wanting to join a collective effort to strengthen the Copper Country community are encouraged to join.

For additional details or to join, visit https://coppercountry100womenwhocare.org/ or contact cc100womenwhocare@gmail.com.

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