The Lake Superior Community Partnership (LSCP) recently assisted the Beacon House and UP Health System with a ribbon cutting ceremony to mark the opening of two new shops, “Gift Well” and “Coffee for a Cause” in the new UP Health System- Marquette hospital.
Both entities are affiliated with Beacon House and all proceeds will go toward helping build the new Steve Mariucci Family Beacon House.
The shops have become an instant success with the hospital staff since opening last week.
“We love having the opportunity to serve the hospital staff as well as patients and families at the hospital,” said Mary Dowling, CEO of the Hospitality House of the Upper Peninsula. “Everyone needs a place to refresh, and these two shops are designed to do just that.”
Amy Denman, manager of Coffee for a Cause is elated by the new location and high-profile corridor. “It’s been a huge success since day one. We’re so proud of our baristas for the constant hustle to make everything from caramel macchiato’s to iced cappuccino’s. We are also delighted to feature local pastries and snacks from Huron Mountain, Babycakes and Towners and provide a variety of choices for break time refreshments.”
In the gift shop, manager Patricia Wolff has created a blend of whimsical, practical and inspirational items for both the décor and merchandise offerings. “We love featuring Michigan products as well as U.P. crafted items. Our fun and affordable clothing has been flying off the racks as well. We couldn’t be more delighted by our location and how easily accessible we are for both hospital staff and patients’ families, right on the main corridor. The public is invited to stop in and view our unique offerings, too! We’re so easy to find now!”
Both shops have been built brand new from scratch, with custom cabinetry and layouts provided by UP Health System designers and architects.
“Today is a great day to say thank you to Brian Sinotte and UPHS for giving us the opportunity to create this entertaining way of fundraising every day for our cause,” said Dowling. “Our goal is to add a little excitement, beauty or fun to the day, and we’re grateful that our proceeds from our efforts have another positive impact; helping to build our new Beacon House.”
Pictured from left to right: Hugh Miller, Beacon House/HHUP Board Member, Todd Horton, Beach House/HHUP Board Member, Rev. Marlin Kilpatrick, UPHS Spiritual Care Coordinator, Mary Tavernini Dowling, Beach House/HHUP CEO, Brian Sinotte, UPHS Market President & Hospital CEO, Patricia Wolff, Gift Well Manager, Amy Denman, Coffee for a Cause Manager, Margaret Parker, Beacon House Program Manager, Renee Prince, Beacon House/HHUP Board President, Sue LeGalley, Beacon House/HHUP Board Vice President and Mary VanTilburg, LSCP Director of Business Development.
