The group was formed in the mid-80′s when a funeral director was looking to have military rights performed for a veteran, and a group of vets stepped up to help.
Carol Mihalko Shaltz first learned about the new Beacon House building, a place for patients and families of patients to stay while receiving care at the hospital in Marquette, from her daughter who was doing volunteer work.
Julie Shaw serves as the Executive Director of UP Superior Alliance for Independent Living or SAIL, serving individuals with disabilities and their families across Upper Michigan.