EASTPOINTE — The oven mitts were off Nov. 17 to determine who makes the best chili in the city.

MADISON HEIGHTS — Have an old phone you no longer need? It could save a life.

WARREN — The holidays are here, and this is the season for giving.  Organizers said that is what the “Shop with a Hero” and “Shop with a Warthog” events are all about.

METRO DETROIT — Having worked in the field of child welfare for several years, Livonia resident Jennifer Stevens was aware that there are thousands of children in Michigan who don’t have a place to call home.

UTICA — For 15 years, the Joy to You Project has collected, purchased and donated needed items for local women’s shelters. Each December, the organization has put on a holiday concert, called “Joy to You,” featuring local professionals to raise money and collect supplies.  

SOUTHFIELD — For nearly 70 years, a local nonprofit has been bringing lifesaving supplies and services to people in war zones around the world. Its mission continues with no end in sight, as Russia’s invasion of Ukraine approaches its 10th month.

ST. CLAIR SHORES — Foster children will be provided with cozy blankets this holiday season, thanks to the Optimist Club of St. Clair Shores.

TROY — Not everyone in Troy may have heard of Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh, but the teens of the Hindu faith-based and sociocultural nonprofit have been working hard for several years to help ensure those in an underfunded school get an education.

SOUTHFIELD — A local group has vowed to make a difference in the lives of young children.

SOUTHFIELD — A local fundraiser supports a program that helps women re-enter the workforce after significant, life-changing events, such as family deaths, divorce or disability.

STERLING HEIGHTS — A recent public presentation from the Sterling Heights CommUNITY Alliance revealed how its plans are coming together.

METRO DETROIT— The team at Focus: HOPE is getting the word out that the nonprofit is back after several difficult years.

MADISON HEIGHTS — What began as an experiment at the start of the pandemic has proven to have real staying power, as the Madison Heights Food Pantry continues to distribute food and other goods to those in need.

METRO DETROIT — Local residents are invited to enjoy a night of laughs for a serious cause.

STERLING HEIGHTS — When it comes to carrying the torch for people who have special needs, Sterling Heights police officers have been taking no shortcuts.

OAKLAND COUNTY — Gleaners Community Food Bank will begin a new biweekly food giveaway in collaboration with the Oakland County Farmers Market beginning Wednesday, Oct. 19.

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — On Sunday, Oct. 2, Roseni Salon & Spa in Washington Township hosted “Take a Cut out of Cancer” to benefit 13Forever, a Michigan nonprofit that aims to fund cancer research and support local organizations helping in the fight against pediatric cancer.

TROY — The Troy Women’s Association is inviting the public to commemorate the 50th anniversary of their Elf Shelf program.

SOUTHFIELD — Domestic violence is a complex problem that is present in every community, and Southfield is trying to be part of the solution. In addition to partnerships and police training aimed at resolving abuse situations, the city holds a walk each fall to raise awareness. The event empowers victims with the knowledge that help is available, and warns others that abuse won’t be tolerated.

BIRMINGHAM/BLOOMFIELD — Since the Birmingham-Bloomfield Newcomers Club’s inception 75 years ago, new residents have had a community to integrate into upon arrival to the area.