We are thrilled to announce that the Elberta Labor Heritage Center & WUWU Community Radio will be purchasing the property currently occupied by the Elberta Mercantile. Our vision- to transform this beloved structure into a vibrant community hub—dedicated to telling the stories of Elberta and her people.

This Giving Tuesday we are trying to get closer to our goal for the Building Campaign so that we can start moving WUWU Community Radio into the Elberta Mercantile before winter gets into full swing here in Northern Michigan. (Our programmers will be very grateful as it gets pretty cold in the trailer!). The good news is we have already raised $83,367 toward our goal of $104,000. Your donation on Giving Tuesday will be matched dollar for dollar up to $1000.

By making a tax-deductible gift today, you’ll help us:

Secure and preserve an iconic historic building in downtown Elberta
Establish a home for community historical preservation efforts (and for WUWU Community Radio)
Launch programming that amplifies local voices and intergenerational learning

Your contribution—large or small—will bring us closer to opening our doors.

NOTE: If you prefer to mail a check, you can send it to the Elberta Heritage Center, P.O. Box 574, Elberta, MI 49628; put "Building Campaign" in the memo line. Checks can be made out to the Elberta Labor Heritage Center or WUWU-LPFM. Thanks!

Giving Tuesday 2025

By Elberta Labor Heritage Center

Giving Tuesday 2025

Giving Tuesday - Build a Home for History in Elberta!