Charities/Service Clubs

Girl Scout Troop 76249, based out of Oak Ridge Elementary School in Royal Oak, poses with the Little Free Pantry they constructed as part of their Agent of Change badge. The stand-alone food pantry will be installed at a to-be-determined location on city property to serve the community.

Published July 7, 2020

Girl Scouts’ food pantry to serve community

ROYAL OAK — On June 22, the Royal Oak City Commission unanimously granted approval for Girl Scout Troop 76249, based out of Oak Ridge Elementary School, to place its Little Free Pantry on city property.

Chanta Paul, of Detroit, poses with her car, which she obtained through the Royal Oak-based Here to Help Foundation. Paul utilized the organization’s Returning Hope to Returning Citizens program and now works as an addiction recovery coach.

Published July 7, 2020

Royal Oak Review

Assistance program launched for those exiting prison system

ROYAL OAK — Since 2007, the Royal Oak-based Here to Help Foundation has been distributing personal grants to give individuals who are down on their luck a hand up in a time of need.

Published July 7, 2020

Shelby - Utica News

Group putting care packages together for Macomb County law enforcement

UTICA — Woman’s Life Macomb Angels Chapter 911 is hosting a fundraiser to support and show appreciation for Macomb County law enforcement agencies through its first Operation Back the Blue fundraiser.

Published July 2, 2020

St. Clair Shores Sentinel

Smiles and new services in new Wigs 4 Kids building

ST. CLAIR SHORES — It’s been a long time coming, but Maggie’s Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan is now operating out of a brand new building on Harper Avenue, funded by donors and sponsors of the charity that provides wigs and support services for children across the state experiencing hair loss.

Published July 1, 2020

Madison - Park News

Local food pantry continues to collect donations, help those in need

MADISON HEIGHTS — As COVID-19 continues to ravage the nation, a group of volunteers in Madison Heights have united to provide a service collecting and distributing goods for those in need.

De La Salle Collegiate High School Major Gift Officer Greg Esler, left, stands with Brother Ken Kalinowski. The school is attempting to raise $500,000 by June 30 through an online fundraiser called Bridge The Gap, to help raise money for student tuition assistance.

Published June 26, 2020

Warren Weekly

De La Salle aims to raise $500k with online fundraiser

WARREN — Each year, De La Salle Collegiate High School holds three fundraisers: the Christian Brothers’ Dinner, the Christian Brothers' Auxiliary of De La Salle Collegiate Fashion Show, and the annual classic golf outing.

Published June 23, 2020

Shelby - Utica News

Utica summer flea market to return with new location

UTICA — With coronavirus-related restrictions being lifted, people are looking for fun things to do for the rest of the summer. The Woman’s Life Chapter 911 Macomb Angels will be hosting another summer flea market in Utica for people to get out and about.

Published June 11, 2020

Farmington Press

COVID-19 won’t stop Farmington Hills girl from fundraising for MS

FARMINGTON HILLS — By now, announcements of large events or gatherings being cancelled due to COVID-19 have become all too common.

Published June 9, 2020

Grosse Pointe Times

Pride celebration takes on new format this year in Pointes

GROSSE POINTES — This year would have marked the fourth annual Grosse Pointe Pride March, but like so many other events, COVID-19 derailed those plans.

Published June 4, 2020

Mount Clemens - Clinton - Harrison Journal

Mount Clemens Eagles lend a helping hand to flood victims

MOUNT CLEMENS — The first half of 2020 has proven to be one of heartache and hardship. First came the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Then, for the folks of mid-Michigan, came devastating flooding, caused in large part to Edenville and Sanford dams breaching May 19 in Midland County.

Published June 3, 2020

C&G Newspapers

American Heart Association to host virtual Heart Walk

DETROIT — The COVID-19 pandemic isn’t stopping the American Heart Association’s Metro Detroit Heart Walk from promoting healthy living and getting helpful information to the public.

MyDeal Graphics Inc. is selling shirts with a symbol of unity printed on them to benefit Macomb County Meals on Wheels.

Published May 26, 2020

St. Clair Shores Sentinel

St. Clair Shores business supports Meals on Wheels with shirt sales

ST. CLAIR SHORES — Beginning in late March, Steve Salerno, the owner of MyDeal Graphics Inc. in St. Clair Shores, said that they set up an online store in which they sold shirts printed with a circular design that represents strength and unity.

Published May 12, 2020

Grosse Pointe Times

Grosse Pointe Farms-City Little League contributes to COVID-19 hospital workers

GROSSE POINTES — Although COVID-19 has rendered the fate of their own season unknown, some young local baseball players have set aside their personal disappointment in order to make a positive difference for the hospital workers on the front lines of the battle against the dangerous virus.

Published May 4, 2020

Grosse Pointe Times

Student continues palliative care fundraiser for second year

FARMS — One year ago, the first-ever Run, Walk ’n’ Roll 5K fundraiser to raise money for the C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital Pediatric Palliative Care Program in Ann Arbor was held at Grosse Pointe South High School.

This year’s Run the Plank 5K run/walk, scheduled for June 27 in Macomb Township, has been canceled due to COVID-19. The decision was announced April 8.

Published April 10, 2020

Macomb Township Chronicle

Run the Plank canceled due to COVID-19

The annual Run the Plank 5K run/walk, scheduled for June 27 in Macomb Township, has been canceled due to COVID-19. The decision was announced April 8.

Published April 5, 2020

Warren Weekly

Foundation provides 'sunshine' to Warren family

WARREN — When Conner Jasper, 11, arrived with his family at the pirate-themed cottage located in Sunshine Foundation Dream Village in Davenport, Florida, the first thing he said was “Arrr!” Conner, of Warren, and his family — his mom Ashley, dad Chris, brother Christopher, and sisters Cheyenne and Charleigh — all traveled to Florida in February on behalf of the Sunshine Foundation.

Published March 16, 2020

C&G Newspapers

Walk for Warmth raises more than $18,000

MACOMB COUNTY — Macomb Community Action is reporting a successful result from this year’s Walk for Warmth fundraiser at Macomb Mall.

Published March 16, 2020

Shelby - Utica News

Stepping Out with the Stars to benefit Turning Point

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Turning Point, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting victims of domestic violence and sexual assault, will be hosting its annual fundraiser, Stepping Out with the Stars, April 24 in partnership with the Arthur Murray Dance Studio of Sterling Heights to benefit survivors of domestic abuse.

Published March 6, 2020

Mount Clemens - Clinton - Harrison Journal

Mount Clemens foundation donates to school district

MOUNT CLEMENS — Several trucks made their way to Mount Clemens March 4 to unload some much-welcomed materials. Truckloads of classroom and office furniture were donated to Mount Clemens Community Schools by the We Are Here Foundation. The items were dropped off at the Mount Clemens Community Schools building.

Published March 2, 2020

Birmingham - Bloomfield Eagle

Sip and shimmy with Gigi’s Playhouse for Down syndrome

BIRMINGHAM — Did you know that World Down Syndrome Day is celebrated each year on March 21? The date certainly isn’t random. It was picked to signify the triplication of genetic material on the 21st chromosome, which causes Down syndrome.