Saturday, December 24, 2011
This is the end of our 30 Days series; we hope you continue to give all year long.
This is part of a 30-day series of ways Patch community members can give back this holiday season. We hope you'll take part in this 30 Days of Giving and take the spirit beyond the holidays, because there truly is need all year long. There are a variety of ways to give back to people in Oakland County and beyond; many of which we have touched on in our 30 Days of Giving series. However we are just scratching the surface. It’s important to remember that people are in need all year round, and though the holidays provide an extra burden in many cases, need is a perpetual thing. If you find yourself with a few hours of downtime every week, consider volunteering at a nonprofit organization. Or keep an eye on Patch’s Volunteer tab and see who is…
Friday, December 23, 2011
Host a toy drive, party or collect change throughout the year then donate to your charity of choice.
This is part of a 30-day series of ways Patch community members can give back this holiday season. We hope you'll take part in this 30 Days of Giving and take the spirit beyond the holidays, because there truly is need all year long. The past 28 days we’ve given you ways to donate goods, time and money to help those in need. Instead of just writing a check here are some creative ways you can give back to the community: Host a toy or canned food drive: Select an organization in need and help them with their goals by having fun with it yourself. Make yourself a goal and try to reach it. Let social media dictate what you give: Try to collect funds for a cause via Twitter or Facebook and tell your followers you will double whatever they …
Thursday, December 22, 2011
Help this nonprofit organization lend a hand to others facing challenging situations.
This is part of a 30-day series of ways Patch community members can give back this holiday season. We hope you'll take part in this 30 Days of Giving and take the spirit beyond the holidays, because there truly is need all year long. The Judson Center in Royal Oak is a nonprofit organization with resources to help individuals and families across southeastern Michigan facing challenging situations. Its services focus on a variety of family issues, such as adoption, autism, family preservation, respite care and counseling. To help make a difference in the lives of Judson Center clients, the public can donate money via phone, mail or online at www.judsoncenter.org. To mail a check, send checks to the Judson Center Development Department at …
42.5175
-83.20269
4410 W 13 Mile Rd, Royal Oak, MI
Judson Center
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Wednesday, December 21, 2011
Do you know someone who has been impacted by domestic violence? Help HAVEN help them.
This is part of a 30-day series of ways Patch community members can give back this holiday season. We hope you'll take part in this 30 Days of Giving and take the spirit beyond the holidays, because there truly is need all year long. HAVEN, a non-profit organization with locations in Pontiac, Royal Oak and Bingham Farms, gives women, men and children who are being abused the tools they need to get out of violent relationship and live a healthy life. HAVEN offers its clients a variety of services, including counseling, a 24-hour crisis line, prevention education, a safe shelter and more. Last year Haven aided more than 25,000 men, women and children in Oakland County. HAVEN offers community members a variety of ways to help its cause. There…
Tuesday, December 20, 2011
Help buy or deliver meals for homebound seniors.
This is part of a 30-day series of ways Patch community members can give back this holiday season. We hope you'll take part in this 30 Days of Giving and take the spirit beyond the holidays, because there truly is need all year long. The request for meals for homebound seniors is on the rise, especially during the holidays for the Meals on Wheels program, which delivers meals to homebound seniors unable to prepare food for themselves. According to the Area Agency on Aging (AAA) 1-B, which aids seniors in Livingston, Macomb, Monroe, Oakland, St. Clair and Washtenaw counties, Meals on Wheels delivers around 7,300 meals throughout the area during the year's six major holidays, includng Christmas and Hanukah. While weekly meals through Meals …
Monday, December 19, 2011
Veterans' group seeks support to build a World War II monument in Royal Oak.
This is part of a 30-day series of ways Patch community members can give back this holiday season. We hope you'll take part in this 30 Days of Giving and take the spirit beyond the holidays, because there truly is need all year long. The Honor Flight Michigan Legacy Inc. is a nonprofit group based out of Royal Oak that raises funds to fly World War II veterans to Washington, DC, to see the World War II memorial. From 2007-10, the organization was able to escort about 1,400 veterans to see the monument for the first time. Now, Honor Flight Michigan Legacy has a new mission: to build a World War II monument in Royal Oak's Memorial Park. The monument would include all Michigan servicemen and women who fought for the United States during World…
42.51787
-83.18621
Woodward Ave & W 13 Mile Rd, Royal Oak, MI
Royal Oak Memorial Park
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Sunday, December 18, 2011
While shopping this weekend don't just shop local, shop for charity too!
This is part of a 30-day series of ways Patch community members can give back this holiday season. We hope you'll take part in this 30 Days of Giving and take the spirit beyond the holidays, because there truly is need all year long. During the holidays, the Somerset Collection in Troy, as well as its hundred or so stores and restaurants, attracts thousands of shoppers every day. One of the mall's hidden gems is The Detroit Shoppe — a unique experience for any shopper. The store, found on the second floor of the mall, functions as part retail store, part Detroit museum. Detroit and its history can be found in everything displayed and for sale at the Detroit Shoppe — from Detroit sporting goods to items from Fox Theatre, to Detroit-made …
42.56144
-83.18406
2800 W Big Beaver Rd, Troy, MI
The Detroit Shoppe
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Saturday, December 17, 2011
Area churches support both local and worldly initiatives, including the Kensington Church.
This is part of a 30-day series of ways Patch community members can give back this holiday season. We hope you'll take part in this 30 Days of Giving and take the spirit beyond the holidays, because there truly is need all year long. 'Tis the season for giving trees, adopting families and serving Christmas meals. A variety of area churches provide many of these opportunities to reach out into the community. One church in particular, Kensington Community Church, has provided the public a way to give back to their neighborhood and to those around the world. Kensington Church has selected 10 causes to motivate people to give back. One of these causes includes donating money to a clean water fund, in which money is donated to the Pokot tribe …
42.516464
-83.247465
Kensington Community Church
20500 W 13 Mile Rd, Beverly Hills, MI
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42.75236
-83.23568
495 E Scripps Rd, Lake Orion, MI
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42.607338
-83.113479
1825 E Square Lake Rd, Troy, MI
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Friday, December 16, 2011
Donate to the Pink Fund and help women and men with breast cancer recover properly.
This is part of a 30-day series of ways Patch community members can give back this holiday season. We hope you'll take part in this 30 Days of Giving and take the spirit beyond the holidays, because there truly is need all year long. The Pink Fund is a Bloomfield Hills-based nonprofit organization that provides short-term financial aid to women and men currently undergoing breast cancer treatments. The nonprofit was founded by breast cancer survivor Molly MacDonald who, while undergoing treatment herself, realized there was an unrecognized need for financial assistance among cancer patients and survivors. Money donated to the Pink Fund will go to people in need throughout Michigan. The money is meant to help those being treated for breast …
42.545353
-83.26211
3580 W Maple Rd, Bloomfield Hills, MI
PNC Bank
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Thursday, December 15, 2011
Consider adopting this year and give an animal a home for the holidays.
This is part of a 30-day series of ways Patch community members can give back this holiday season. We hope you'll take part in this 30 Days of Giving and take the spirit beyond the holidays, because there truly is need all year long. There are thousands of cats and dogs in Michigan without a home, and many are waiting in area shelters to join a new family. Animals of all ages and sizes can be found in these shelters — some are picked immediately by welcoming families, while others wait for years to be adopted. If you or your loved one have an interest in sharing your home with a pet, consider adopting a cat, dog or any other kind of pet from your local shelter. Remember, if you are debating buying a pet as a present, it is better to have …
42.63419
-83.20401
3600 W Auburn Rd, Rochester Hills, MI
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42.57834
-83.281039
4200 Telegraph Rd, Bloomfield Hills, MI
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42.503242
-83.120298
1515 N Edgeworth Ave, Royal Oak, MI
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42.463516
-83.127933
521 E Cambourne St, Ferndale, MI
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Lori T. Williams
3:38 pm on Friday, December 16, 2011
Good to see The Pink Fund and Molly MacDonald highlighted as one of the 30 charities. Great organization! more ›