Charities/Service Clubs

Published September 22, 2020

Farmington Hills boy raises money for homeless through lemonade stand

FARMINGTON HILLS — You’re never too young to help out those less fortunate than you, and that was proved recently by Farmington Hills 5-year-old Henry Hann, who ran two lemonade stands in his neighborhood this summer.

Published September 21, 2020

Shelby - Utica News

Volunteer organization provides snack packs to local students

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — This year has been a drastic change for everyone after the outbreak of the coronavirus, and especially for the students who are now either going to school in person or virtually.

Published September 21, 2020

Shelby - Utica News

Twelve Dimes fundraiser returns for a second Christmas

UTICA — Christmas is a holiday full of cheer and lovely gifts. However, some seniors do not have family and friends to share the special holiday with, and seniors are often those who experience loneliness during these types of holidays.

Local nonprofit celebrates 30 years of helping people with mental illness

Published September 18, 2020

C&G Newspapers

Nonprofit celebrates 30 years of helping those with mental illness

ROSEVILLE/MOUNT CLEMENS — The Roseville- and Mount Clemens-based nonprofit Liberties is celebrating its 30th anniversary of aiding those in the community who have mental illness.

Published September 18, 2020

C&G Newspapers

LLS Light The Night set for Oct. 1

METRO DETROIT — On Oct. 1, the Michigan Chapter of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society will “Light The Night.” The virtual event — to be held statewide from 7 to 8 p.m. — is dedicated to supporting patients living with blood cancers, remembering loved ones no longer here and celebrating blood cancer survivors.

Published September 18, 2020

Madison - Park News

Hazel Park teams up with HAVEN to help victims of domestic violence

HAZEL PARK — Domestic violence can happen to anyone. Oftentimes the abuser acts friendly around family to avoid suspicion, but in private they manipulate their partner through fear — degrading them, restricting access to relatives and resources, and even hitting them.

Published September 17, 2020

C&G Newspapers

Food distribution needs grow with pandemic, schools reopening

METRO DETROIT — The 11th year of the “Mow Down Hunger” campaign may be the most important of them all.

Published September 17, 2020

C&G Newspapers

Turning Point’s ‘Stepping Out with the Stars’ fundraiser goes virtual

MACOMB COUNTY — It’s usually a night for supporters to put their best foot forward for a great night of dancing entertainment, silent auctions and more.

Published September 11, 2020

Royal Oak Review

Shatter the Stigma fundraiser goes virtual

OAKLAND COUNTY — The Alliance of Coalitions for Healthy Communities decided to replace its annual family festival with a monthlong virtual fundraising extravaganza this September, which is National Recovery Month.

Published September 8, 2020

Rochester Post

Brooksie Way goes virtual

ROCHESTER HILLS — With many competitive races canceled this year due to COVID-19, many avid runners have been left in the dust. Organizers of the 13th annual McLaren Brooksie Way, however, have found a creative solution, allowing runners to pick their favorite course, day and time to participate.

Published September 8, 2020

Rochester Post

Rochester Hills man conquers 100 miles for hunger

ROCHESTER HILLS — For most people, a marathon — 26.2 miles — is the ultimate test of endurance, but for Rochester Hills distance runner Edgardo Perez, it’s just the tip of the iceberg.

Charitable organizations to get boost from federal grant money

Published September 3, 2020

St. Clair Shores Sentinel

Charitable organizations to get boost from federal grant money

ST. CLAIR SHORES — The good news from this year’s allocation of Community Development Block Grant funds is that St. Clair Shores had enough money to fund every service organization that asked for help.

Run Drugs Out of Town event goes virtual

Published August 25, 2020

Fraser - Clinton Township Chronicle

Run Drugs Out of Town event goes virtual

FRASER — Families Against Narcotics’ annual Run Drugs Out of Town event is taking place Aug. 29, but it won’t be the same as in past years.

Car show raises $2,250 for Vets Returning Home

Published August 21, 2020

Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

Rochester Hills teen hosts fundraiser for Roseville nonprofit

ROSEVILLE — Evan Sousley, a 15-year-old from Rochester Hills, has a passion for organizing public events — car shows in particular. He recently put his skills into action by organizing a fundraiser for a Roseville nonprofit.

Local nonprofit continues to adjust amid COVID concerns

Published August 21, 2020

Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

Eastpointe nonprofit continues to adjust amid COVID concerns

EASTPOINTE — While the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic are far reaching, one of the often under-considered results is the difficulty that nonprofits have in helping those most in need.

Published August 13, 2020

Shelby - Utica News

Virtual raffle offers 50 breakfast packages as prizes

SHELBY TOWNSHIP/UTICA — Grab the family and gather around the computer to see if you can win an entire breakfast package that will be delivered straight to the winner’s door.

Published August 10, 2020

Fraser - Clinton Township Chronicle

CARE’s ‘Ride 4 Recovery’ event extended

FRASER — CARE of Southeastern Michigan’s eighth annual “Ride 4 Recovery” has a twist this year due to COVID-19.

Published August 6, 2020

West Bloomfield Beacon

West Bloomfield bicycle riders raise funds for Make-A-Wish Michigan

WEST BLOOMFIELD — In 2012, life took an unexpected detour for West Bloomfield resident Mark Canvasser.

Experts brace for problems as eviction and foreclosure moratorium ends

Published July 23, 2020

C&G Newspapers

Experts brace for problems as eviction and foreclosure moratorium ends

METRO DETROIT — On April 1, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer issued a moratorium on evictions and foreclosures due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The order was to last until June when it was extended to last until July 15.