Charities/Service Clubs

Published November 28, 2021

Park hopes 911 Ready bags improve encounters with individuals who have autism

GROSSE POINTE PARK — Public safety officers in Grosse Pointe Park now have a new tool to improve their interactions with people on the autism spectrum.

Published November 23, 2021

Rochester Post

Giving Tree program to help local families

ROCHESTER/ROCHESTER HILLS/OAKLAND TOWNSHIP — The community can help make Christmas magical by assisting local families in financial need.

Published November 23, 2021

Troy Times

Troy Community Foundation gives out grant money to community partners

TROY — Three local nonprofits were recently presented with grants for $1,000 each by the Troy Community Foundation.

A child visits with Santa Claus during the 2019 Santa Station. This year’s event will be held Dec. 11 at the Selinsky-Green Farmhouse Museum.

Published November 22, 2021

St. Clair Shores Sentinel

Optimist Club of St. Clair Shores works to make holidays bright for local children

ST. CLAIR SHORES — The holiday season is a busy time of year for the Optimist Club of St. Clair Shores.

Gianna House nurtures new mothers, babies

Published November 22, 2021

Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

Gianna House nurtures new mothers, babies

EASTPOINTE — On Nov. 12, Joella Bush was on her way to pick up a young lady and her 2-month-old premature baby to bring them to Gianna House Pregnancy & Parenting Residence.

Published November 18, 2021

Metro

Supply chain shortages, rising costs are impacting local food pantries

METRO DETROIT — By now, every household has likely experienced the effects of supply chain and labor shortages in one way or another.

Goodfellows raise money to make holidays bright

Published November 18, 2021

St. Clair Shores Sentinel

Goodfellows raise money to make holidays bright

ST. CLAIR SHORES — As has been the case for the past 90 years, the St. Clair Shores Goodfellows don’t want anyone to go without a Christmas.

Published November 16, 2021

Birmingham - Bloomfield Eagle

Downtown Birmingham tree contest raises funds for local foster teens

BIRMINGHAM — Restaurants and retail stores in downtown Birmingham are once again teaming up to make the holidays bright for local foster teens.

Published November 10, 2021

Mount Clemens - Clinton - Harrison Journal

Macomb Foster Closet celebrates grand re-opening

MOUNT CLEMENS — From operating out of a home garage to now utilizing part of a Macomb County building, the Macomb Foster Closet is grateful to serve the community.

Published October 28, 2021

Metro

Wig recipient racing to help others with NASCAR Foundation award

ST. CLAIR SHORES — Jaeleen Davis, who was was diagnosed with alopecia at the age of eight, received a $25,000 donation for Maggie’s Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan and is in the running for the $100,000 donation from The NASCAR Foundation.

Southfield foster care agency joins national consortium

Published October 28, 2021

Southfield Sun

Southfield foster care agency joins national consortium

SOUTHFIELD — Spaulding for Children, a Southfield-based nonprofit child welfare agency, recently announced it has joined a consortium of five organizations that will develop a new “quality improvement center” that will focus on engaging and empowering youth in foster care, and help them find permanent homes.

Fundraiser to benefit Stage Nature Center

Published October 28, 2021

Troy Times

Fundraiser to benefit Stage Nature Center in Troy

TROY — The Troy Nature Society is inviting the public to join them for the organization’s annual fundraiser to benefit the Stage Nature Center.

On Oct. 16, parishioners joined the Rev. Greg Rozborski in the newly finished Mary Garden at St. Pio of Pietrelcina Catholic Church, in Roseville, to pray the rosary for Mercy in Action Service Day.

Published October 28, 2021

Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

Mercy in Action Day of Service celebrated at Roseville church

ROSEVILLE — On the late afternoon of Oct. 16, the parishioners of St. Pio of Pietrelcina Catholic Church stepped outside onto the church grounds to pray the rosary after 4 p.m. Mass.

Published October 28, 2021

St. Clair Shores Sentinel

Relay returns to raise money for American Cancer Society

ST. CLAIR SHORES — At a different time of year and in a shorter format, Relay for Life of the Eastside nonetheless returned with support for survivors, honor for those who are still fighting or who have lost the battle with cancer, and a chance for everyone to reconnect to support the American Cancer Society.

Published October 27, 2021

Metro

Comedy night to help families furnish homes

METRO DETROIT — A night of laughter is going to help address a serious problem in metro Detroit.

Published October 27, 2021

Madison - Park News

‘Suicide is preventable — anyone can make a difference’

MADISON HEIGHTS — Current events are taking a toll on the mental health of today’s youth, leading to anxiety, depression and thoughts of suicide.

Published October 26, 2021

Shelby - Utica News

Marine Corps League detachment to make donation to Veteran Service Dogs Organization

UTICA — The Marine Corp League Detachment 154 has announced that it will be making an approximately $5,000 donation to the Veteran Service Dogs Organization to help a veteran get a trained dog to assist in the tasks of daily life.

Published October 25, 2021

Royal Oak Review

Royal Oak Shrine volleyball teams raise funds for breast cancer patients

ROYAL OAK — On Oct. 13, the Shrine girls varsity and junior varsity teams raised money for breast cancer patients during their games against Regina High School.

Published October 24, 2021

Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

Eastpointe-Roseville Chamber of Commerce ready to ‘Deck the Halls’

EASTPOINTE/ROSEVILLE — It’s an annual tradition that brings together community members, highlights local businesses and raises money for local charities.

Theresa Sumpter, executive director of both the Detroit Pit Crew rescue and the Animal Protection and Welfare Services Veterinary Hospital in Eastpointe, said “Amazing Grace” was surrendered by a Detroit resident whose dog had an accidental litter.

Published October 17, 2021

C&G Newspapers

APAWS vet hospital celebrates construction progress

EASTPOINTE — “Amazing Grace” was wrapped in a blanket and cradled in the caring arms of Detroit Pit Crew volunteers Oct. 8 during an open house celebrating the progress of construction at the Animal Protection and Welfare Services Veterinary Hospital in Eastpointe.