Charities/Service Clubs

Published September 18, 2019

Fleece & Thank You to attempt to break Guinness world record Sept. 21

ROCHESTER HILLS — Fleece & Thank You will attempt to break the Guinness world record for the most people making “no-sew” fleece blankets simultaneously at one event and is requesting the help of the public.

Published September 17, 2019

C&G Newspapers

Day of inclusive family fun planned at Detroit Zoo

The Down Syndrome Guild of Southeast Michigan 2019 Step Up for Down Syndrome Family Fun Day and Buddy Walk will take place from 8 a.m. to noon Sept. 21 at the Detroit Zoo, located at 8450 W. 10 Mile Road in Royal Oak. The event’s goal is to combine family-friendly fun and the concept of inclusion for all.

Sterling Heights’ Sterling Insurance Group recently donated $10,000 to Roseville Charity Vets Returning Home, a nonprofit that supports struggling veterans. In addition to a recent monetary donation, several employees of the Sterling Insurance Group volunteer at the Vets Returning Home nonprofit.

Published September 17, 2019

Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

Sterling Heights business makes big donation to Roseville nonprofit

ROSEVILLE — Roseville nonprofit Vets Returning Home recently received a $10,000 donation from Sterling Insurance Group, of Sterling Heights, to help veterans in crisis.

Published September 16, 2019

Shelby - Utica News

Shelby Township gardeners host biennial flower show

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — The Shelby Gardeners Club recently hosted its biennial flower show at the Shelby Township Library, and it was full of creativity, blooms and bright colors.

Published September 13, 2019

Sterling Heights Sentry

Tara’s Walk continues path to help women escape violence

STERLING HEIGHTS — Walking to stop domestic violence is a priority for Dan Maiorano.

Efforts by the Harper Woods-Grosse Pointe Woods Lions Club aid numerous people with hearing or vision problems, including the chapter’s president, Cathy McAdam, pictured with her guide dog, Lucy.

Published September 13, 2019

Advertiser Times

Lions Club to host pasta dinner

HARPER WOODS — The Harper Woods-Grosse Pointe Woods Lions Club is inviting members of the public to bring their appetites and join it for its annual pasta dinner fundraiser Oct. 12.

Published September 10, 2019

Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

Eastpointe Rotary Club to host wine and beer tasting

EASTPOINTE — Those looking to improve their spirits this September are invited to join the Eastpointe Rotary Club for its wine and beer tasting on Friday, Sept. 20.

Published September 9, 2019

Shelby - Utica News

Shelby foundation to raise cyberbullying awareness during annual event

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — In an ongoing effort to raise awareness and prevent bullying, a local foundation is inviting the community to attend a presentation on cyberbullying at its annual fall luncheon Oct. 4 in Shelby Township.

Published September 9, 2019

Shelby - Utica News

Veterans garden vandalized

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Local veterans at the Disabled American Veterans Chapter 129 in Shelby Township are asking why someone would want to vandalize their garden after discovering that it had been vandalized Aug. 26.

Published September 4, 2019

Rochester Post

Suite Dreams Project refreshes family’s home

ROCHESTER — After a weekend of chemotherapy at William Beaumont Hospital, 18-year-old Jackson Kingsley and his mom, Melissa, returned home to find that their condo had been completely transformed by The Suite Dreams Project.

Published September 4, 2019

Grosse Pointe Times

Park approves charitable raffle application for local nonprofit

PARK — The location of a nonprofit led the Grosse Pointe Park City Council to have to sign off on a charitable raffle.

Published August 30, 2019

Macomb Township Chronicle

Boy, 3, hosts lemonade stand to benefit charity

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — Easton Clark is only 3, but the Macomb Township youngster, who was diagnosed with alopecia areata when he was 1, held a charity lemonade stand Aug. 14.

Kiwanis Club of Macomb will host a charter night at Sycamore Hills Golf Club from 6 to 9 p.m. Sept. 18. Pictured are club members earlier this year.

Published August 30, 2019

Macomb Township Chronicle

Charter night scheduled for Sept. 18 in Macomb Township

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — An upcoming charter event is billed as a night of fun, community and support of a new club.

Published August 30, 2019

Shelby - Utica News

Volunteers pack backpacks to help fight child hunger

UTICA — A group of volunteers in Utica hopes to make child hunger a thing of the past throughout Utica Community Schools.

Southwest Macomb Technical Education Consortium instructor Fred Cook, left, congratulates Lincoln High School student Sean Goodwin April 11 for receiving an award from the American Society of Body Engineers Foundation, or asbe. The asbe Foundation is hosting its annual golf fundraiser Sept. 6 at Springfield Oaks Golf Course.

Published August 27, 2019

C&G Newspapers

Automotive engineers golf outing fundraiser Sept. 6

METRO DETROIT — High school and college students who are considering design and engineering careers may want to check out the American Society of Body Engineers Foundation, also known as the asbe Foundation.

Published August 26, 2019

Shelby - Utica News

After theft, community raises money for Make-A-Wish

UTICA — The Utica community recently came together to raise money for the Make-A-Wish Foundation after donations were stolen during a break-in at Dave & Buster’s in Utica Aug. 14.

Courtney Palen, Grace Centers of Hope director of education and career development, right, helps Emily, who received her GED diploma July 29, celebrate her achievement.

Published August 21, 2019

Troy Times

Temple group helps adults in transition

TROY — Emily, 32, is getting a new mindset through the life skills program offered through Grace Centers of Hope, a nonprofit shelter in Pontiac.

Macomb Township firefighter and Neighbors United founder Joe Warne said he and his wife are seeking a new location for the nonprofit organization. It was founded in 2013 and is gradually expanding.

Published August 21, 2019

Macomb Township Chronicle

Neighbors United searches for new location in Macomb Township

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — Knowing it is gradually outgrowing its current space, Neighbors United is looking to move its headquarters to a new location.

Published August 20, 2019

St. Clair Shores Sentinel

Charity partners excited to be part of 2019 Harper cruise

ST. CLAIR SHORES — Although classic car cruises and shows abound throughout the summer, it is the only 100% charity car cruise in Michigan, during which Shorewood Kiwanis partners with five other local charities to gather donations and sell cruise T-shirts for their cause.

Published August 20, 2019

Advertiser Times

LifeBUILDERS hosts annual Build Week to rehabilitate local homes

DETROIT — Each summer, nonprofit LifeBUILDERS gathers its volunteers to rehabilitate dilapidated and blighted homes in the Regent Park neighborhood of Detroit for its annual Build Week efforts.