The UPside

For the third summer in a row, Gary Bell walks from South Beach in Marquette to the Dead River Bridge every day, collecting trash along the way.

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.

The History Center relies on volunteers for nearly all aspects of operations.

The Great Lakes Youth Pool Tournament is a free event that has given kids the chance to play in a pool tournament for the last 33 years.

At 86-years-old Jim Martindale is an active and valued part of Northern Michigan University’s ROTC program.

Beyond 26 is a program for adult learners with special needs who want to continue learning beyond the age of 26.

The Antilla family has turned the tragic loss of their son Marcus into a cause helping the community– Marcus’ Mission.

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.

The program gives children, K-5, at Stambaugh Elementary in Iron River a new book each month at no cost to the family.

Courage Incorporated is a nonprofit organization that helps veterans and individuals with physical disabilities enjoy the outdoors

The Iron County Golden K Club considers themselves to be primarily a social club, but they do a lot more than just socialize.

If you’ve donated blood in Munising over the last 25 years, you’ve likely encountered Michelle and Larry Hach.

The event began in 2018 as a way to have some fun and celebrate local heroes in the community.

Scoops is a group of volunteers who visit the Delta Animal Shelter once per week to help care for the cats living there.

Rock the Socks is an annual sock drive for those in need run by a class at Marquette Alternative High School.