Charities/Service Clubs

Published October 22, 2020

Goodfellows seek donations to provide Christmas for families in need

MADISON HEIGHTS — Organizers with the Madison Heights Goodfellows say donations are desperately needed this year to help the group live up to its motto of “No child without a Christmas.”

The Southfield Goodfellows are looking for donations during their annual holiday season drive. The organization is only accepting monetary donations this year. Pictured, volunteers help out during the 2019 holiday drive.

Published October 21, 2020

Southfield Sun

Southfield Goodfellows still taking holiday donations

SOUTHFIELD — The temperatures are falling, the holiday season is nearing and the Southfield Goodfellows are still taking donations for their annual drive.

Memorial garden for late Commissioner Kim Gibbs coming to South Barton Park

Published October 20, 2020

Royal Oak Review

Memorial garden for late Commissioner Kim Gibbs coming to South Barton Park

ROYAL OAK — On Oct. 12, the Royal Oak City Commission unanimously directed staff to begin the necessary preparations for a memorial garden dedicated to late City Commissioner Kim Gibbs.

Published October 19, 2020

Shelby - Utica News

Shelby gardeners learn about pumpkin floral design

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — The Shelby Gardeners Club welcomed the fall season with a pumpkin floral design presentation at its monthly meeting Oct. 8.

Published October 5, 2020

Shelby - Utica News

‘Buy Nothing’ with the help of neighbors

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — There’s a saying that one man’s trash is another man’s treasure. Literally, that can be the case if you’re part of the local community group called the “Buy Nothing Project Group of Shelby Township.”

Farmington Hills boy raises money for homeless through lemonade stand

Published September 22, 2020

Farmington Press

Farmington Hills boy raises money for homeless through lemonade stand

FARMINGTON HILLS — You’re never too young to help out those less fortunate than you, and that was proved recently by Farmington Hills 5-year-old Henry Hann, who ran two lemonade stands in his neighborhood this summer.

Published September 21, 2020

Shelby - Utica News

Volunteer organization provides snack packs to local students

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — This year has been a drastic change for everyone after the outbreak of the coronavirus, and especially for the students who are now either going to school in person or virtually.

Published September 21, 2020

Shelby - Utica News

Twelve Dimes fundraiser returns for a second Christmas

UTICA — Christmas is a holiday full of cheer and lovely gifts. However, some seniors do not have family and friends to share the special holiday with, and seniors are often those who experience loneliness during these types of holidays.

Local nonprofit celebrates 30 years of helping people with mental illness

Published September 18, 2020

C&G Newspapers

Nonprofit celebrates 30 years of helping those with mental illness

ROSEVILLE/MOUNT CLEMENS — The Roseville- and Mount Clemens-based nonprofit Liberties is celebrating its 30th anniversary of aiding those in the community who have mental illness.

Published September 18, 2020

C&G Newspapers

LLS Light The Night set for Oct. 1

METRO DETROIT — On Oct. 1, the Michigan Chapter of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society will “Light The Night.” The virtual event — to be held statewide from 7 to 8 p.m. — is dedicated to supporting patients living with blood cancers, remembering loved ones no longer here and celebrating blood cancer survivors.

Published September 18, 2020

Madison - Park News

Hazel Park teams up with HAVEN to help victims of domestic violence

HAZEL PARK — Domestic violence can happen to anyone. Oftentimes the abuser acts friendly around family to avoid suspicion, but in private they manipulate their partner through fear — degrading them, restricting access to relatives and resources, and even hitting them.

Published September 17, 2020

C&G Newspapers

Food distribution needs grow with pandemic, schools reopening

METRO DETROIT — The 11th year of the “Mow Down Hunger” campaign may be the most important of them all.

Published September 17, 2020

C&G Newspapers

Turning Point’s ‘Stepping Out with the Stars’ fundraiser goes virtual

MACOMB COUNTY — It’s usually a night for supporters to put their best foot forward for a great night of dancing entertainment, silent auctions and more.

Published September 11, 2020

Royal Oak Review

Shatter the Stigma fundraiser goes virtual

OAKLAND COUNTY — The Alliance of Coalitions for Healthy Communities decided to replace its annual family festival with a monthlong virtual fundraising extravaganza this September, which is National Recovery Month.

Published September 8, 2020

Rochester Post

Brooksie Way goes virtual

ROCHESTER HILLS — With many competitive races canceled this year due to COVID-19, many avid runners have been left in the dust. Organizers of the 13th annual McLaren Brooksie Way, however, have found a creative solution, allowing runners to pick their favorite course, day and time to participate.

Published September 8, 2020

Rochester Post

Rochester Hills man conquers 100 miles for hunger

ROCHESTER HILLS — For most people, a marathon — 26.2 miles — is the ultimate test of endurance, but for Rochester Hills distance runner Edgardo Perez, it’s just the tip of the iceberg.

Charitable organizations to get boost from federal grant money

Published September 3, 2020

St. Clair Shores Sentinel

Charitable organizations to get boost from federal grant money

ST. CLAIR SHORES — The good news from this year’s allocation of Community Development Block Grant funds is that St. Clair Shores had enough money to fund every service organization that asked for help.

Run Drugs Out of Town event goes virtual

Published August 25, 2020

Fraser - Clinton Township Chronicle

Run Drugs Out of Town event goes virtual

FRASER — Families Against Narcotics’ annual Run Drugs Out of Town event is taking place Aug. 29, but it won’t be the same as in past years.

Car show raises $2,250 for Vets Returning Home

Published August 21, 2020

Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

Rochester Hills teen hosts fundraiser for Roseville nonprofit

ROSEVILLE — Evan Sousley, a 15-year-old from Rochester Hills, has a passion for organizing public events — car shows in particular. He recently put his skills into action by organizing a fundraiser for a Roseville nonprofit.

Local nonprofit continues to adjust amid COVID concerns

Published August 21, 2020

Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

Eastpointe nonprofit continues to adjust amid COVID concerns

EASTPOINTE — While the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic are far reaching, one of the often under-considered results is the difficulty that nonprofits have in helping those most in need.