Charities/Service Clubs

Published December 20, 2019

District comes together to aid mother and child

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — The need for help is real this holiday season. Chippewa Valley Schools and Macomb County Habitat for Humanity are working together to try and get Taylor Matt and her daughter, Sophia, home for Christmas.

Published December 20, 2019

Shelby - Utica News

New hygiene pantry coming to help those in need near Shelby Township

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — A new pantry that will distribute supplies to those in need is being created in Shelby Township by a group of volunteers.

Published December 19, 2019

C&G Newspapers

Salvation Army receives gold coin in 2 local buckets

ROSEVILLE/ST. CLAIR SHORES — When most people pass a Salvation Army collection bucket around the holidays, they might throw in a dollar or some spare change. One generous individual has been giving the organization rare South African gold Krugerrands annually.

From left, Dominic, Giulian, Perla, Gemma and Lisa Cardillo, of Macomb Township, are in their fourth year of giving during the holidays. They were on the receiving end in 2014 when Dominic was diagnosed with a brain tumor.

Published December 17, 2019

Macomb Township Chronicle

Macomb Township family participates in giving project

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — The Cardillo family is at it again — celebrating improved health and not turning their backs on people facing what they formerly experienced.

Volunteers stand beside a truck they filled with donations collected by the Optimist Club of St. Clair Shores for the Macomb Foster Closet.

Published December 16, 2019

St. Clair Shores Sentinel

Office full of items donated to Macomb Foster Closet

ST. CLAIR SHORES — An empty office was completely stuffed with donations when the Optimist Club of St. Clair Shores volunteers began to load a truck for the Macomb Foster Closet Dec. 5.

Published December 16, 2019

Birmingham - Bloomfield Eagle

Birmingham Rotary to ramp up efforts in 2020

BIRMINGHAM — You might’ve seen them standing at the corner of Old Woodward Avenue and Maple Road last weekend ringing the famous bell to collect donations for The Salvation Army.

Published December 13, 2019

West Bloomfield Beacon

West Bloomfield Police Foundation hosts Comedy for a Cause

WEST BLOOMFIELD — For the fourth year in a row, the men and women in blue and members of the surrounding community laughed the night away in the name of a good cause.

Published December 13, 2019

Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

Live Rite gets approval to open used goods store

ROSEVILLE — On Dec. 10, the Roseville City Council approved a petition to open a used goods store to the public put forth by an organization that has been helping people in the community since May.

Published December 13, 2019

Madison - Park News

Madison Heights diaper bank expands to include Hazel Park

MADISON HEIGHTS/HAZEL PARK — A program in Madison Heights providing free diapers, wipes and other child-rearing essentials is now growing to include those in Hazel Park.

Published December 4, 2019

Farmington Press

Single-family homes approved for former Kendallwood Swim Club

FARMINGTON HILLS — The property that houses the former Kendallwood Swim Club, 29150 Farmington Road, is set for a makeover.

The Clark family enjoys Holiday Nights in Greenfield Village last year. Easton Clark, sitting on the right, is experiencing nearly full regrowth of his hair.

Published December 3, 2019

Macomb Township Chronicle

Macomb Township youngster experiencing nearly full hair regrowth

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — In the time since Easton Clark hosted a lemonade stand to benefit a local nonprofit, he’s experienced some positive progress himself.

This Christmas, Neighbors United is looking to assist over 50 families. This year has been the nonprofit’s busiest in terms of the number of families it’s looking to help.

Published December 3, 2019

Macomb Township Chronicle

Neighbors United assists dozens of families for Christmas

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — Over 30 local families have received assistance this Christmas season, thanks to Neighbors United and generous donors.

Clockwise from left, Kaylin Pardon, Tyler Pardon, Leah Pardon, Kathryn Brandt and Samantha Brandt make fleece blankets for Home FurEver. Over the last two months, students in the School Age Child-Care Program at Mohawk Elementary in Macomb Township made 100 blankets.

Published December 3, 2019

Macomb Township Chronicle

Mohawk students make blankets for foster-based canine rescue

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — Not only do humans use blankets to help stay warm this time of year, so do our furry friends.

Published December 2, 2019

Shelby - Utica News

Fun run raises thousands for local charities

UTICA — The season of giving is in the air, and you might find yourself looking for ways to give back. Here’s a way to consider giving back each year.

Published November 22, 2019

C&G Newspapers

Local group looking for volunteers to pack cookies for first responders

UTICA — Woman’s Life Chapter No. 911 is looking for volunteers for a fun and rewarding task that will show holiday support to the first responders who serve local communities year-round.

Published November 22, 2019

Shelby - Utica News

Community makes 12 Dimes project a smashing success

UTICA — A local group is set to help those in need after receiving enormous help from the local community over the past couple of months.

Published November 22, 2019

Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

PACE to host performance of ‘A Christmas Carol’

EASTPOINTE — Those in the Eastpointe area can get into the holiday spirit as volunteers for the community’s Police and Community for Equality program will perform a reading of the radio version of “A Christmas Carol.”

Published November 18, 2019

Farmington Press

People power needed to push local MS awareness forward in Farmington Hills

FARMINGTON HILLS — As people gear up to give back this holiday season, Tanya Nordhaus, of Farmington Hills, said people power — donations of their time and efforts — may be worth more than money.

Published November 15, 2019

C&G Newspapers

Scouts collect donations for those in need

METRO DETROIT — This month, eight Boy Scouts of America districts in Macomb, Wayne and Oakland counties collected nonperishable canned goods for their annual Scouting for Food community service project.