Charities/Service Clubs

Efforts by the Harper Woods-Grosse Pointe Woods Lions Club aid numerous people with hearing or vision problems, including the chapter’s president, Cathy McAdam, pictured with her guide dog, Lucy.

Published September 13, 2019

HARPER WOODS — The Harper Woods-Grosse Pointe Woods Lions Club is inviting members of the public to bring their appetites and join it for its annual pasta dinner fundraiser Oct. 12.

Published September 10, 2019

Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

Eastpointe Rotary Club to host wine and beer tasting

EASTPOINTE — Those looking to improve their spirits this September are invited to join the Eastpointe Rotary Club for its wine and beer tasting on Friday, Sept. 20.

Published September 9, 2019

Shelby - Utica News

Shelby foundation to raise cyberbullying awareness during annual event

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — In an ongoing effort to raise awareness and prevent bullying, a local foundation is inviting the community to attend a presentation on cyberbullying at its annual fall luncheon Oct. 4 in Shelby Township.

Published September 9, 2019

Shelby - Utica News

Veterans garden vandalized

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Local veterans at the Disabled American Veterans Chapter 129 in Shelby Township are asking why someone would want to vandalize their garden after discovering that it had been vandalized Aug. 26.

Published September 4, 2019

Rochester Post

Suite Dreams Project refreshes family’s home

ROCHESTER — After a weekend of chemotherapy at William Beaumont Hospital, 18-year-old Jackson Kingsley and his mom, Melissa, returned home to find that their condo had been completely transformed by The Suite Dreams Project.

Published September 4, 2019

Grosse Pointe Times

Park approves charitable raffle application for local nonprofit

PARK — The location of a nonprofit led the Grosse Pointe Park City Council to have to sign off on a charitable raffle.

Published August 30, 2019

Macomb Township Chronicle

Boy, 3, hosts lemonade stand to benefit charity

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — Easton Clark is only 3, but the Macomb Township youngster, who was diagnosed with alopecia areata when he was 1, held a charity lemonade stand Aug. 14.

Kiwanis Club of Macomb will host a charter night at Sycamore Hills Golf Club from 6 to 9 p.m. Sept. 18. Pictured are club members earlier this year.

Published August 30, 2019

Macomb Township Chronicle

Charter night scheduled for Sept. 18 in Macomb Township

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — An upcoming charter event is billed as a night of fun, community and support of a new club.

Published August 30, 2019

Shelby - Utica News

Volunteers pack backpacks to help fight child hunger

UTICA — A group of volunteers in Utica hopes to make child hunger a thing of the past throughout Utica Community Schools.

Southwest Macomb Technical Education Consortium instructor Fred Cook, left, congratulates Lincoln High School student Sean Goodwin April 11 for receiving an award from the American Society of Body Engineers Foundation, or asbe. The asbe Foundation is hosting its annual golf fundraiser Sept. 6 at Springfield Oaks Golf Course.

Published August 27, 2019

C&G Newspapers

Automotive engineers golf outing fundraiser Sept. 6

METRO DETROIT — High school and college students who are considering design and engineering careers may want to check out the American Society of Body Engineers Foundation, also known as the asbe Foundation.

Published August 26, 2019

Shelby - Utica News

After theft, community raises money for Make-A-Wish

UTICA — The Utica community recently came together to raise money for the Make-A-Wish Foundation after donations were stolen during a break-in at Dave & Buster’s in Utica Aug. 14.

Courtney Palen, Grace Centers of Hope director of education and career development, right, helps Emily, who received her GED diploma July 29, celebrate her achievement.

Published August 21, 2019

Troy Times

Temple group helps adults in transition

TROY — Emily, 32, is getting a new mindset through the life skills program offered through Grace Centers of Hope, a nonprofit shelter in Pontiac.

Macomb Township firefighter and Neighbors United founder Joe Warne said he and his wife are seeking a new location for the nonprofit organization. It was founded in 2013 and is gradually expanding.

Published August 21, 2019

Macomb Township Chronicle

Neighbors United searches for new location in Macomb Township

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — Knowing it is gradually outgrowing its current space, Neighbors United is looking to move its headquarters to a new location.

Published August 20, 2019

St. Clair Shores Sentinel

Charity partners excited to be part of 2019 Harper cruise

ST. CLAIR SHORES — Although classic car cruises and shows abound throughout the summer, it is the only 100% charity car cruise in Michigan, during which Shorewood Kiwanis partners with five other local charities to gather donations and sell cruise T-shirts for their cause.

Published August 20, 2019

Advertiser Times

LifeBUILDERS hosts annual Build Week to rehabilitate local homes

DETROIT — Each summer, nonprofit LifeBUILDERS gathers its volunteers to rehabilitate dilapidated and blighted homes in the Regent Park neighborhood of Detroit for its annual Build Week efforts.

Published August 19, 2019

Shelby - Utica News

More flea market dates set for downtown Utica

UTICA — After a successful Junk in the Trunk flea market in June, another two rounds of flea markets will be returning to downtown Utica.

Teams participate in the Walk to End Alzheimer’s at the Detroit Zoo last year. The event will take place Saturday, Aug. 24, this year.

Published August 13, 2019

Royal Oak Review

Walk to End Alzheimer’s to return to Detroit Zoo

ROYAL OAK — On Aug. 24, thousands of walkers will join together at the Detroit Zoo in conjunction with more than 600 communities across the country to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support and research.

Published August 9, 2019

Madison - Park News

Congregate meal program offers seniors free or low-cost meals

MADISON HEIGHTS — The Madison Heights Active Adult Center not only offers opportunities for recreation and socializing, but it also continues to support a congregate meal program open to anyone ages 50 and older.

Published August 9, 2019

Mount Clemens - Clinton - Harrison Journal

Benefit on the Bay fundraiser returns Aug. 23

HARRISON TOWNSHIP — One of the leading fundraising events for the Capuchin Soup Kitchen returns to Harrison Township for its 26th year on Aug. 23.

Published August 7, 2019

Madison - Park News

Donations needed for ‘diaper bank’ to help families raising kids

MADISON HEIGHTS — A city councilman in Madison Heights has teamed up with a local day care to start distributing donated diapers, baby formula, wipes and other items to parents who are raising young children and could use some help covering these expenses.