About Us
The Beaver Island Community Center is a non-profit 501(c)(3) Michigan corporation previously known as The Preservation Association of Beaver Island (or PABI). It is the owner and operator of the Beaver Island Community Center and WVBI, the island’s community radio station. Beaver Island Community Center’s mission is to promote an enduring sense of community, cooperation and pride among the Island’s diverse friends, families and visitors. We envision a welcoming Island where a strong sense of community thrives. Where diverse residents and visitors support an inclusive culture and unique environment.
If you interested in supporting our mission the donate now button will direct you to our donation page. You may also send a check to the Beaver Island Community Center, P.O. Box 494, Beaver Island, MI 49782.
If you are interested in more information on the Island’s Community Center and radio station—please continue reading.
Knowing that cooperation and collaboration requires shared communication and experience—PABI opened the Beaver Island Community Center in 2008, adding a local community radio station in 2014. Together, they make information and a variety of healthy and fun activities conveniently available for Island residents and visitors including concerts, theater rental space, physical activities, games, work spaces, internet/printing, gathering space and much more! In 2023, PABI changed its name to Beaver Island Community Center
The Community Center and WVBI rely 100% on private revenue streams, as no public funding is currently levied for support. Since their beginning, both have relied on the generous time and talent of local volunteers, and financial revenues from three major sources:
- Annual-giving, donations and an endowment;
- Fund-raising events; and,
- Community Center activities, concessions, and rentals.
Increasing costs and a growing need for community services have increased our need for financial support. Relying fully on private donations, events and earned income, you can help us continue those important services to the Island Community by making a charitable contribution to Beaver Island Community Center. Because we are a 501(c)(3) organization, your contributions are tax deductible as a charitable contribution. As a small non-profit organization on a remote Lake Michigan Island—we need and treasure every supporter.
In addition to contributions from financial donors, we are dependent on volunteers. Volunteers help staff the BIC Center, run our shows, show our movies and move music on our radio station. We’d love to have you join our volunteer team.
What We Do
We are busy year-round with the operation of the Community Center, WVBI and community activities.
Our People
Our volunteers, staff, and board include a cross-section of the island community with diverse backgrounds and skills. They work together to manage and operate the BIC Center and WVBI for all of us.
The BIC Center & You
The BIC Center and WVBI exist to serve, sustain and develop our community, which includes you.
Lifetime Members
These members helped keep the dream of a new community center for the island alive.
Noteworthy Contributors
Every contributor is noteworthy, but over the years, many have made special contributions to the BIC Center and WVBI. We recognize them here.
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