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Walk for Warmth
Warm a heart, help a home!
Since 1992, the Community Action Agency's Walk for Warmth has raised funds to help residents of Delta, Menominee, and Schoolcraft counties facing a heating emergency. The 2023 fundraisers raised $53,490.11, with every dollar donated being used in the county in which it was raised.
If you would like to donate to Walk for Warmth please click the link below. When selecting the program, please pick Walk for Warmth followed by the county you are interested in donating to.
In Michigan's Upper Peninsula, where winter temperatures regularly drop below zero, home heating isn't a luxury—it's a necessity for survival. Many families in our community face the difficult choice between paying their heating bills and affording other essentials like food or medicine. Walk for Warmth helps ensures that no neighbor has to face a cold home during our harsh winters.
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Each year, community members come together for a 1-2 mile walk to raise awareness and funds for those experiencing heating emergencies. Participants gather pledges from friends, family, and local businesses, with 100% of donations staying in the county from which it was collected.
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Since its founding in 1992, Walk for Warmth has helped hundreds of families keep their homes warm during crisis situations. Whether it's preventing a utility shutoff, repairing a broken furnace, or delivering emergency fuel, these funds provide immediate assistance to our most vulnerable residents—seniors, families with young children, and individuals facing unexpected financial hardships.
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Join us in making a difference. Whether you walk, volunteer, or donate, your participation helps ensure every member of our community can stay warm and safe through winter.
Walk for Warmth 2026 Events
It's Back!
After a hiatus, the Walk for Warmth "donation-appreciated" walk is back for the 2026-2027 winter season! There will be events held in Menominee, Delta and Schoolcraft Counties, with all funds raised in a particular county, staying in that county, to be used for that community. At each event, there will be refreshments and t-shirts (in limited sizes and quantities) available for purchase in the staging areas. T-shirts can also be reserved below, with payment on pick-up (cash or check only).
2026-2027 Event Information
When:
Tuesday, October 20th, 2026
In-person registration:
4:00 - 4:30 PM Eastern
Walk Start Time:
4:30 PM Eastern Time
Where:
MDSCAA Administrative Building - 191 River Street, Manistique
Schoolcraft County
The walk is 1 mile and should take about 25-30 minutes. The route will be clearly marked, and a map guide will be provided. Refreshments and t-shirts will be available for purchase at the staging area. Donations can be made online or in-person; T-shirt payments are due at the time of pick-up (cash and check only). T-shirts will be available in limited sizes in-person; We recommend reserving what you would like, to guarantee availability.
All donations raised in Schoolcraft County will go directly back into Schoolcraft County to help low-income families with heat, electric, and other hardships. Thank you for joining us in supporting the most vulnerable members of our community this winter.
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T-shirt Reservations are now closed. There will be limited availability the day of the event.
When:
Thursday, October 22nd, 2026
In-person registration:
4:00 - 4:30 PM Central
Walk Start Time:
4:30 PM Central Time
Where:
New Menominee Senior Center & Administrative Building, 511 47th Avenue, Menominee
Menominee County
The walk is 1 mile and should take about 25-30 minutes. The route will be clearly marked, and a map guide will be provided. Refreshments and t-shirts will be available for purchase at the staging area. Donations can be made online or in-person; T-shirt payments are due at the time of pick-up (cash and check only). T-shirts will be available in limited sizes in-person; We recommend reserving one here.
All donations raised in Menominee County will go directly back into Menominee County to help low-income families with heat, electric, and other hardships. Thank you for joining us in supporting the most vulnerable members of our community this winter.
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T-shirt Reservations are now closed. There will be limited availability the day of the event.
When:
Saturday, October 24th, 2026
In-person registration:
9:30 - 10:00 AM Eastern
Walk Start Time:
10:00 AM Eastern Time
Where:
Bay College, Lot A (alongside Danforth Road) - 2001 N. Lincoln Road
Delta County
The walk is 1 mile and should take about 25-30 minutes. The route will be clearly marked, and a map guide will be provided. Refreshments and t-shirts will be available for purchase at the staging area. Donations can be made online or in-person; T-shirt payments are due at the time of pick-up (cash and check only). T-shirts will be available in limited sizes in-person; We recommend reserving one here.
All donations raised in Delta County will go directly back into Delta County to help low-income families with heat, electric, and other hardships. Thank you for joining us in supporting the most vulnerable members of our community this winter.
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T-shirt Reservations are now closed. There will be limited availability the day of the event.