ST. CLAIR SHORES — An 8-year-old St. Clair Shores boy wanted to help the people he saw in need around the area, and he came up with the idea of hopeful bags.

SOUTHFIELD — A local nonprofit is offering those struggling a chance to receive $2,500 through its ongoing “HarMoney” campaign.

MADISON HEIGHTS — This spring, a neighborhood improvement program will bring more than $1 million in minor home repairs to eligible residents of Madison Heights.

FARMINGTON HILLS — For many people, the holiday season and birthdays are a mixed bag.

METRO DETROIT — Humble Design is turning houses into homes with its unique approach to ending the cycle of homelessness.

MACOMB COUNTY — Many Macomb County residents may not have heard of the MOMS Club of Southern Macomb County, but they have been supporting the community — and local moms — for more than 20 years.

METRO DETROIT — Focus: HOPE is looking for more than 3,000 new seniors to apply for its Food for Seniors program due to a growing food insecurity crisis among seniors in metro Detroit.

METRO DETROIT — The Community Choice Foundation, the charitable arm of Community Choice Credit Union, is now taking applications for its 2024 Scholarship Program.

BLOOMFIELD HILLS/BEVERLY HILLS — When twins Lara and Maya Hammoud were in first grade at an elementary school in Bloomfield Hills, they had a friend who, at the time, was the only child with autism in their class.

METRO DETROIT — The Salvation Army of Southeast Michigan will host its annual New Year’s Day Sale, with proceeds from all of its 29 area stores benefiting its Adult Rehabilitation Center.

OAKLAND COUNTY — Gorman’s Home Furnishings and Interior Design announced on Dec. 17 that they will host their 15th annual Charity Recliner Promotion to help make a difference in the lives of afflicted individuals with an intellectual or developmental disability.

NOVI — The Novi Police Department, through annual fundraisers, works to support those fighting cancer and to provide a Christmas for families in need.

TROY — Disability Network Eastern Michigan, based in Troy, distributed 50 free laptops Dec. 4 to preselected individuals with disabilities who have digital divide barriers.

TROY — A local nonprofit recently gathered community members together for some holiday-themed fun to raise money to help those in need.

DETROIT — The Catholic Foundation of Michigan will host its annual awards breakfast on Wednesday, Dec. 13.

DETROIT — On Dec. 4, The Skillman Foundation awarded a $100,000 grant to The Autism Alliance of Michigan to support the organization’s efforts to address systemic barriers to high-quality, equitable opportunities in education for students with disabilities in Michigan.

BIRMINGHAM — Until Dec. 24, the Beverly Hills Lions Club will be hosting another year of its annual candy cane collection in the village of Beverly Hills. Their collection this year began Nov. 22.

ROYAL OAK — A local nonprofit organization is looking for donations to help students in need.

FRASER — At least 75 families in Macomb County had a much happier Thanksgiving thanks to the students in the Fraser Public Schools district.

METRO DETROIT — At a special gathering on Nov. 28, the families taking part in the 2023 Jay’s Juniors trip to Walt Disney World met for the first time.