Charities/Service Clubs

Royal Oak City Commissioner Sharlan Douglas, a Royal Oak Civic Foundation trustee, prepares to make the first donation to the foundation’s Fight Local Hunger fundraising campaign. Donors have until March 1 to contribute to the fundraiser.

Published February 23, 2021

New Royal Oak Civic Foundation focuses on hunger needs

ROYAL OAK — The newly formed Royal Oak Civic Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, launched the week of Feb. 5 with an inaugural fundraiser to benefit three organizations: Blessings in a Backpack, the Open Hands Food Pantry and the Salvation Army.

Teams like this one from last St. Patrick’s Day, which includes Kristen King, Julie Maley, Tara Powrozek and Shirley West, will take part in a road rally scavenger hunt to benefit Woman’s Life Chapter 911 and the Sparkle Network on Saturday, March 20.

Published February 21, 2021

Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

Eastpointe-Roseville chamber teams with nonprofits for road rally scavenger hunt

EASTPOINTE/ROSEVILLE — The Eastpointe-Roseville Chamber of Commerce is planning a socially distanced fun event to benefit two local nonprofits.

Published February 21, 2021

Metro

Catholic Charities of Southeast Michigan offering services in uncertain times

METRO DETROIT — Catholic Charities of Southeast Michigan is providing services and resources to society’s most vulnerable, during a tumultuous period due to the ongoing pandemic.

Published February 20, 2021

Metro

United Way raises awareness of assistance through its 2-1-1 program

METRO DETROIT — When in personal or financial trouble, getting help can be difficult — even more so when you don’t know where to look.

William Breeding, of Eastpointe, pictured, is trying to get the word out about a Salvation Army program that helped him get back on his feet.

Published February 19, 2021

Metro

Eastpointe man aided by Salvation Army program

EASTPOINTE/WARREN — Eastpointe resident Willian Breeding was homeless, out of a job and unsure what to do about his future. A Salvation Army program changed all of that.

Published February 18, 2021

Troy Times

Local church hosts necessities drive for charities

TROY — While some people have bounced back from the financial woes of a pandemic that continues to impact the country economically, the need for food and other basic items at local charities persists right here at home.

Farmington Hills resident Colleen Burke has donated and spent time as a bell ringer for the Salvation Army over the last few years. The Salvation Army of Metro Detroit exceeded its $8 million fundraising goal this year.

Published February 12, 2021

Farmington Press

Farmington Hills resident recognized for work with Salvation Army

FARMINGTON HILLS — Longtime Salvation Army supporter Colleen Burke, a 32-year-old resident of Farmington Hills, was announced as a winner of the Salvation Army of Metro Detroit’s “Watch for Good” volunteer initiative.

Published February 11, 2021

Shelby - Utica News

Woman’s Life Chapter collecting Barbies for Macomb Foster Closet

SHELBY TOWNSHIP/UTICA — Woman’s Life Chapter 911 is looking for help collecting Barbies now through March 13 for children in foster care.

Published February 10, 2021

C&G Newspapers

Winter walk set for Hall Road

MACOMB COUNTY — It may be cold. It may be windy. It may be snowing. It may be all three, come Feb. 27, but Joe Warne thinks it’ll be worth it.

Each year, many from the Eastpointe and Roseville communities join Macomb Community Action’s annual Walk for Warmth. Unlike last year, pictured, the 2021 walk will be taking place virtually due to COVID-19.

Published February 6, 2021

C&G Newspapers

Walk for Warmth 2021 goes virtual

MACOMB COUNTY — Macomb Community Action will be hosting its 31st annual Walk for Warmth virtually in order to continue its fundraising tradition while allowing people to stay socially distanced.

Published February 4, 2021

Metro

Nonprofit helps change lives by providing clean water

STERLING HEIGHTS — It has been more than five years since Sterling Heights resident David Lomasney made a decision that changed not only the course of his life, but possibly thousands of others.

Published January 29, 2021

Woodward Talk

Despite 2020, Ferndale Pride, foundation still able to donate thousands

FERNDALE — Despite the COVID-19 pandemic that canceled the event last year, Ferndale Pride and the Ferndale Community Foundation were able to donate more than $20,000 to nearly a dozen local organizations.

Published January 29, 2021

Shelby - Utica News

Utica Road Rally scavenger hunt rolls around for third year of fun

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — If you’re looking for something fun to get you out of the house and into the fresh air, you might want to check out the third annual road rally competition that the Woman’s Life Chapter 911 will be hosting in March.

Members of A Chance to Rise, a nonprofit organization created by a group of International Academy East students, help Gleaners Community Food Bank workers during a mobile food pantry event.

Published January 28, 2021

Troy Times

Troy student nonprofit aims to raise $35,000 for hunger in Detroit

TROY — A group of freshmen from the International Academy East High School in Troy have created a campaign to help out those struggling with food insecurity in Detroit.

Published January 25, 2021

C&G Newspapers

Local man bakes thousands of cookies for hospital staffers

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — Jon Kohlmann discovered that chocolate chip cookies and personalized notes can go a long way.

Published January 24, 2021

Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

HVAC companies donate sterilizing air system to Vets Returning Home

ROSEVILLE — Vets Returning Home in Roseville has been helping homeless veterans for the last seven years, but the last year has been the most challenging of all.

The VFW Bruce Post 1146 is located at 28404 Jefferson Ave.

Published January 23, 2021

St. Clair Shores Sentinel

VFW Bruce Post looking for help with building repairs

ST. CLAIR SHORES — A place for comrades to gather and share war stories, for relatives to celebrate a new member of the family, for people to come together and enjoy a meal or entertainment is now in need of help from the community it supports.

Published January 22, 2021

Sterling Heights Sentry

As coronavirus effects linger, charities look ahead

STERLING HEIGHTS — A turbulent 2020 is over, but a couple of local charities continue to expect brisk demand in 2021.

Published January 18, 2021

Royal Oak Review

Royal Oak Woman’s Club hosts MLK Day donation drive

ROYAL OAK — From noon to 6 p.m. Monday, Jan. 18, the Royal Oak Woman’s Club facilitated its first of two donation drives to honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Published January 16, 2021

Troy Times

Troy People Concerned provides a lifeline during tough times

TROY — The coronavirus has taken a sledgehammer to the U.S. economy, leaving many in a precarious position where money is tight and options are limited.