Charities/Service Clubs

The Suburban Collection has teamed up with Gleaners Community Food Bank for a virtual food drive in order to raise money to fight hunger and food insecurity.

Published September 10, 2021

Suburban Collection teams with Gleaners for virtual food drive

TROY — The Suburban Collection, a series of car dealerships and lots based in Troy, has teamed up with Gleaners Community Food Bank of Southeast Michigan to raise funds to help those in danger of going hungry.

Published September 10, 2021

Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

There’s no place like home for Roseville family

ROSEVILLE — Cieara Prazuch’s children kept reminding their mom not to cry, but she promised they were “happy tears.”

Published September 10, 2021

West Bloomfield Beacon

West Bloomfield residents help grant wishes for children facing critical illnesses

WEST BLOOMFIELD — Like others before him, when West Bloomfield resident Mark Kuhn agreed to take part in a charity bike ride that benefits Make-A-Wish Michigan, he didn’t do so with the intent of making a long-term commitment.

Cooking demonstration will feed people in need

Published September 10, 2021

Grosse Pointe Times

Cooking demonstration will feed people in need

GROSSE POINTES — Grosse Pointe Park City Councilman Vikas Relan will be sharing how to make popular dishes from the northern region of India, where his parents grew up, in an online fundraiser to help feed hungry children.

Southfield-area sorority supports local schools with supplies

Published September 9, 2021

Southfield Sun

Southfield-area sorority supports local schools with supplies

SOUTHFIELD — Close to a thousand students in Southfield are returning to school this year well-equipped to learn, thanks to donations from a sorority in partnership with local businesses and community groups.

On Sept. 9, Macomb Township Firefighter Joe Warne will embark on a 140-mile walk known as the Walk for the Red. This is the third time Warne is taking a special walk to benefit firefighters with cancer.

Published September 8, 2021

Macomb Township Chronicle

Firefighter fundraiser walk across state starts soon

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — Joe Warne once again will take his passion for helping firefighters across the state.

Michigan Chapter Walkers — like those pictured here — will return to the Detroit Zoo for the annual Alzheimer’s Association Detroit Walk to End Alzheimer’s this fall.

Published September 8, 2021

Metro

Walkers hope to make strides in battle against Alzheimer’s disease

ROYAL OAK — Alzheimer’s disease stole Colton Dale’s chance to get to know his grandfather, who developed it when Dale was very young. What sticks in Dale’s mind is the way his otherwise stoic father reacted to his own father’s deteriorating mental state.

Published August 27, 2021

Grosse Pointe Times

Family Center receives $25,000 grant

GROSSE POINTE FARMS — The Family Center of Grosse Pointe and Harper Woods recently received a $25,000 grant from the Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Foundation Legacy Funds at the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan.

Published August 26, 2021

Shelby - Utica News

Shelby Community Foundation merges with larger foundation

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — In the mid-1990s, Shelby Township residents came together to create the Shelby Community Foundation to support people and organizations in the township and county.

Pictured is a Habitat for Humanity of Oakland County home in Southfield. Habitat has helped make home ownership a reality for some local residents.

Published August 26, 2021

C&G Newspapers

Habitat for Humanity continues to help in altered housing market

OAKLAND COUNTY — For many people, owning a home is one of their greatest aspirations in life.

Published August 25, 2021

Royal Oak Review

Walk to End Alzheimer’s scheduled for Oct. 30 at zoo

ROYAL OAK — After reverting to a virtual format last year, the Walk to End Alzheimer’s will return to the Detroit Zoo Oct. 30.

Published August 25, 2021

Macomb Township Chronicle

Local brothers with alopecia host lemonade stand

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — The Clark family was back at it again, hosting a lemonade stand.

Shelby Township teen creates magazine for Eagle Scout project

Published August 25, 2021

Shelby - Utica News

Shelby Township teen creates magazine for Eagle Scout project

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Grant Harrison, of Shelby Township, set a goal to achieve the rank of Eagle Scout while also raising awareness for autism.

Published August 25, 2021

Shelby - Utica News

Boy Scout builds shed for American Legion Post 351 for Eagle project

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Becoming an Eagle Scout is a huge accomplishment for a Boy Scout. Rochester Hills resident Colin Kucera, 17, who is a member of Troop 90 in Utica, decided to take on this challenge by building a brand new shed at the American Legion Post 351 in Utica to earn the title.

Published August 25, 2021

Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

Four new Habitat for Humanity homes approved in Roseville

ROSEVILLE — The city of Roseville approved a new agreement with Macomb County Habitat for Humanity at the City Council meeting Aug. 3.

Published August 25, 2021

Madison - Park News

As pandemic persists, Madison Heights Food Pantry continues

MADISON HEIGHTS — Even before COVID-19 upset the rhythms of society, food security was a struggle for many.

Boys & Girls Clubs team up with Pistons for Eastpointe basketball camp

Published August 21, 2021

Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

Boys & Girls Clubs team up with Pistons for Eastpointe basketball camp

EASTPOINTE — The Boys & Girls Clubs of Southeastern Michigan recently invited the boys and girls of Eastpointe to join in on a basketball camp aimed at teaching more than just the game.

Published August 15, 2021

Shelby - Utica News

Three local residents receive Utica Lions Club scholarships

UTICA — Three Utica and Shelby Township residents received scholarships to use toward their educations at the Utica Lions annual scholarship presentation.

Published August 14, 2021

Shelby - Utica News

Sparkle Network to host homecoming dress sale

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — The nonprofit Sparkle Network will be hosting a fall Dress Into A Dream Homecoming Dress Sale next month in hopes of raising money to support its mission of getting free prom dresses to those who can’t afford them.