To the editor:

Copper Country Habitat for Humanity would like to thank the Portage Health Auxiliary for its recent $6,400 grant toward building accessibility ramps for members of our community located in Houghton, Keweenaw and Baraga counties. The Ramps-to-Go Program generally asks the homeowner to pay for materials (approximately $800) to build the ramp. The grant from the Portage Health Auxiliary will allow CCHFH to provide the ramps at a reduced cost or no cost to the homeowner if they meet income eligibility criteria.

CCHFH took over the local ramp building program from the Keweenaw Kiwanis “Nailbenders” group, who donated their plans, some extra materials and tools, and a trailer to assist in the new effort. The ramps are strong and can be removed in the future if a homeowner no longer needs it.

We encourage those who know somebody who may be in need of this assistance to contact CCHFH at 906-482-5376 to receive a simple application form. Again, we want to thank the Portage Health Auxiliary for their generous grant.