The Elaine Bacon Literacy Program is a volunteer organization. Donations go towards the purchase of teaching and promotion materials and supplies. We are grateful to the following groups and individuals who have contributed generously:

  • Portage Lake United Church
  • Houghton Rotary Club
  • Hancock Rotary Club
  • First United Methodist Church – Women’s Group
  • Hancock Home Study Club
  • Elvi Ruotsala
  • Dr. Pichai Sripaipan
  • Karen Snyder
  • Marilyn Boyle
  • Alpha Delta Kappa (ADK) sorority for women educators in the Copper Country
  • Elizabeth A. Flynn
  • Jan Handler
  • Frann Grossman
  • Denise Heikinen
  • Ronghui (Lucky) Li and family
  • The Keweenaw Co-op’s Bring-a-Bag Campaign

Send donations to Denise Heikinen, 103 W. Douglass, Houghton MI 49931


Thank you for considering supporting our literacy program. Your generosity helps fund our essential needs and keeps this unique community service viable. Donations may be made to the Elaine Bacon Literacy Program and sent to Denise Heikinen, 103 W. Douglass, Houghton, MI 49931.

With sincere thanks for your consideration,

Beth Flynn and Denise Heikinen, Co-Directors