Copper Shores Community Health Foundation Bridges
The CSCHF Bridges Team partners with Copper Shores Bridges, a local organization dedicated to helping people in Michigan’s Copper Country become more stable and self-sufficient. Bridges empowers individuals and families through education, skill-building, and support programs designed to address the root causes of poverty and promote long-term stability.
“Building pathways to stability, with connections and resources.”
By combining practical classes like Getting Ahead, Financial Bootcamp, and Bridges Out of Poverty with community education, Bridges equips participants with the tools to increase income, reduce debt, build resources, and strengthen their support networks. The EmpowerUP Bridges Team’s mission is to enhance these efforts by pairing Bridges’ existing curriculum with concise, local, and actionable resources. The goal is to ensure that learners leave each session with clear, immediate next steps that directly improve their daily lives.
With each project milestone, the CSCHF Bridges Team aims to strengthen the link between EmpowerUP and the Copper Shores Bridges mission, helping expand awareness of the challenges facing local communities while contributing tangible improvements to resource accessibility.
As the semester progresses, the team plans to refine and share their findings. Laying the groundwork for a more connected, informed, and resilient Copper Country.