How Your Gift Helps

Although there are many programs throughout the United States that provide opportunities for the disabled population, Challenge Mountain is unique in many ways. Programs are offered exclusively to individuals living with disabilities and their families. A family-first approach allows families to recreate together which strengthens bonds.

Each year, Challenge Mountain connects over 1,800 children, youth, and adults with special needs to life-enhancing recreational opportunities. Participants gain personal fulfillment through a sense of accomplishment and a feeling of acceptance that translates positively into their everyday lives. Programs are not just about having fun on a boat ride, climbing a ropes course, or skiing down a hill. These experiences create positive individual and group development, while building social and character skills and transforming participants’ views of themselves and their abilities.

Removing the Financial Burden

With the financial and life challenges associated with a disability, we believe that money should not be a barrier to experiencing life. Thanks to the generous support of individual donors, the community, grants from private corporations and foundations, and income generated through the Challenge Mountain resale store, Challenge Mountain programs are offered at little or no cost to participants and their families.

Ways to GIVE

  • Donate Online, by Phone, or by Mail Every dollar donated to Challenge Mountain directly supports adaptive recreational programming.
  • Donate Items Including clothing, household items, furniture, sports equipment, and much more. Hours and details are found here.
  • Volunteer Your time is valuable. We welcome volunteers and have a variety of different opportunities from which to choose. View the full list of volunteer opportunities and details.

Donate by Phone

Make a contribution using Visa, MasterCard, Discover or American Express by calling 231.582.1186

Donate by Mail

Send your gift to Challenge Mountain PO Box 764 Boyne City, MI 49712

Resale Store Donations

Donations Accepted: Tuesdays & Fridays 9:30am until full

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