MACOMB TOWNSHIP — Climbing up and down Comerica Park’s stands can take the wind out of anyone, but what about doing it weighed down by 60 pounds of gear in the burning sun?

ST. CLAIR SHORES — The South Channel lights sit in Lake St. Clair, and it’s the mission of the Save Our South Channel Lights organization to preserve their history through restoration for generations to come.

METRO DETROIT — When school is out and the weather is nice, families can benefit from volunteering together to support local nonprofits and improve the communities they live in.

STERLING HEIGHTS — Nearly 200 people put their best feet forward May 13 to raise money for the Friends of Foster Kids.

TROY — On May 4, the Troy Community Foundation hosted its second annual Charity Night event at Camp Ticonderoga in Troy.

SOUTHFIELD — Anyone who has had the privilege of attending a game at the Miracle League of Michigan will tell you that it’s so much more than simply playing a game of baseball.

METRO DETROIT — Letter carriers across southeastern Michigan will be making strides to Stamp Out Hunger during their 31st annual food drive on Saturday, May 13.

EASTPOINTE — On April 26, the students and staff at Eastpointe Middle School gathered in the gymnasium for a pep rally.

HAZEL PARK — For around 20 years, Hazel Park Neighborhood Enrichment has brightened the community with curbside appeal awards, gardening projects and more.

TROY — The Kiwanis Club of Troy is inviting the public to join them for a wine tasting fundraiser to help support several nonprofit organizations in the community.

DETROIT — According to a press release,  the Barbara Ann Karmonos Cancer Institute is partnering with the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network to end pancreatic cancer.

GREATER WEST BLOOMFIELD — For more than a quarter of a century, there has been a concerted effort in the greater West Bloomfield area to recognize youth who offer valuable contributions to society.

EASTPOINTE — When windy weather blew through town a few weeks back, it knocked over the sign in front of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Shafer-Rachelle-Latham Post No. 6782.

MADISON HEIGHTS — People of all fitness levels are welcome to participate in the annual Madison Heights “Run for the Health of It” 5K Run/Walk — a tradition that not only starts and ends in scenic Suarez Friendship Woods, but that also supports a good cause.

TROY — The Troy Community Coalition is back offering in-person events to help combat substance abuse among local youth and is reminding families that it has a variety of programs in place to serve Troy area residents.

EASTPOINTE — Before their monthly meeting March 28, members of the Knights of Columbus Holy Innocents-Saint Barnabas No. 14213 Catholic Community recited the rosary.

TROY — Two Troy students are trying to promote positive change after starting their own nonprofit aimed at fighting human trafficking.

SOUTHFIELD — The Southfield-based nonprofit World Medical Relief is teaming up with the National Arab American Medical Association and student volunteers from local universities to bring much-needed medical aid to the victims of the magnitude 7.8 earthquake that hit Turkey and Syria Feb. 6, killing 51,907 people, injuring 118,626 people and displacing at least 24 million people.

GROSSE POINTE CITY/PARK — For those with substance use problems and the people who love them in the Grosse Pointes, “Hope” is on the way.

BIRMINGHAM — The Junior League of Birmingham brings together Oakland County women to make a positive impact in their community.