UPDATE: 4:14 p.m. Friday, June 22

In response to this crisis, Campioni’s True Value located at 55800 U.S. Highway 41, Calumet, Michigan will donate 30% of their sales from today, June 22 through Sunday, June 24 to the Portage Health Foundation Disaster Relief Fund to help those affected.

Also, on Saturday, the Chassell Volunteer Fire Department is hosting a dance, beginning at 8 p.m. and lasting until 2 a.m. Sunday. The cover and any additional donations will be going toward Flood Relief Efforts and a 50/50 raffle will benefit Thatcher Markham's family.

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UPDATE: 11:33 a.m. Friday, June 22

There will be a trailer parked at the Ace Hardware in Ishpeming on Saturday, June 23, from 9 a.m. to p.m. accepting donations for Houghton Flood Relief.

Also, with the recent flooding in the Keweenaw, Fox GM and Chrysler stores, along with their market locations will be donating $50 from every vehicle sold now through the end of this month to the Houghton County Relief Fund.

If you are planning on purchasing a vehicle this month, new or used, from any of our three locations, you will be supporting our neighbors and friends in the Keweenaw. It's Help For Houghton at all U.P. Fox locations.

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UPDATE: 4:18 p.m. Thursday, June 21

Responding to disastrous flooding and sinkholes that have devastated the city of Houghton and surrounding area, River Valley Bank is now taking donations to help area residents and businesses.

Anyone can make a tax-deductible donation online at RiverValleyBank.com or at any of River Valley Bank’s 15 locations throughout Michigan and Wisconsin. River Valley Bank Foundation, Inc. will match the first $20,000 raised.

All donations will go to the Portage Health Foundation 2018 Houghton County Flood Relief Fund. One hundred percent of the funds will be used for humanitarian relief and recovery efforts. Funds will be disbursed at the direction of Portage Health Foundation’s Board of Directors and with input from the Houghton County Emergency Response leadership.

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UPDATE: 1:20 p.m. Thursday, June 21

The Church of Christ Disaster Relief Program is providing help for those affected by the flood in Houghton and Keweenaw Counties.

Family boxes of food, infant and personal care items, and cleaning supplies will be available at the Lake Linden-Hubbell Public School Bus Garage starting on Friday, June 2 from 2- 6:30 p.m. EST and June 23-June 29 from 10 a.m.-6:30 p.m. EST.

The bus garage is located at the intersection of Front St. and Fourth St. Lake Linden-Hubbell Public School’s address is 601 Calumet St., Lake Linden, 49945. Please, bring a photo I.D. to help expedite the process.

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UPDATE: 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 20

The U.P. Home Builder's Association has provided a list of some drop-off sites for any and all relief supplies. These include:

- HBA office in Marquette

- Window Outfitters in Negaunee

- Carey Contracting in Iron Mountain, Crystal Falls, and Iron River

- And 41 Lumber location: Marquette, Escanaba, Quinnesec, Laurium, Munising and Houghton

If any other organizations have further information on drop-off sites, please send a message to the TV6 & FOX UP Facebook page or call the TV6 & FOX UP newsroom at 906-475-4141. Just ask for KP.

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UPDATE: 12 p.m. Tuesday, June 19

Two days after severe flooding damaged Houghton County, clean-up efforts continue.

Donations that are desperately needed at this time are clean-up supplies, including such items as rakes, shovels, buckets, gloves, wheel barrows, and volunteer time.

According to our reporter on scene, food and water are not needed as much at the present time.

Anyone who wishes to help out, can get more information by dialing 211. There are also currently groups of volunteer standing by to assist Houghton County residents who may need help cleaning out their homes or businesses. If you would like help, you can call 906-233-6621.

We'll have more details as they are made available to us.

For even more flood relief resources, visit the Related Documents section of this article.

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UPDATE: 3 p.m. Monday, June 18

Several locations have been established as donation sites around Houghton County.

The City of Houghton Offices can accept donations of food and other items.

Several churches are also serving as donation sites:

St. Ignatius Church - Houghton - Contact Annette Butina at 906-369-6642

Good Shepherd Lutheran Church - Houghton - Contact Pastor Bucky at 906-281-0335

Gloria Dei Lutheran Church - Hancock - Contact Pastor DJ at 906-231-4905

Faith Lutheran Church - Calumet - Contact Brenda at 906-370-5896

Annette Butina, at St. Ignatius Church, said EcocoFoods in Houghton has been providing food for breakfasts and lunches being served at the church. TV6 & FOX UP will have more details on that on Wednesday, June 20.

Any individuals or businesses interested in becoming official donation drop-off sites can contact Lt. Roberts of the Houghton City Police Department.

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ORIGINAL STORY:

The Keweenaw Community Foundation has established a Disaster Relief Fund in order to help those who have been affected in our area.

The Disaster Relief Fund will receive and hold monies. Disbursement of the monies will be overseen by the Keweenaw Community Foundation Board of Directors, with input from the Houghton County Emergency Response team.

Contributions can be made online, or mailed to: Keweenaw Community Foundation, 236 Quincy Street, Hancock, MI 49930. If sending a check, please put "Disaster Relief" in the memo.

For donors seeking another official conduit to contribute to relief efforts, the Portage Health Foundation has offered to serve in this capacity. Acting as the fiscal agent, the Portage Health Foundation Board has approved the creation of the Houghton County Flood Relief Fund and will receive, record, hold and disperse all monies contributed to this fund in a manner that is deemed appropriate by the PHF Board of Directors with input from the Houghton County Emergency Response leadership.

All monies contributed to this restricted fund will be used for the distribution of humanitarian relief and recovery efforts of the Houghton County Community during this most disastrous weather event.