It provides shelter, daily meals, clothing, and comprehensive life skills programs that help individuals find the support, resources and courage to positively change their lives.
Have you been wanting to help give a Christmas gift this holiday season to someone in need, and not sure how?
You can help a child have a memorable Christmas this year. You can put your unwrapped
toy or game in one of the Lake Orion Lions donation boxes:
On both December 3rd and 4th we will have a school bus at Neiman’s Family Market at the corner of Dixie Hwy and White Lake.
The Foundation’s tagline, Charity Begins at Home, reflects the commitment the foundation has to keeping the dollars we receive in the community.
With the donation, North Oakland Strong hopes to continually aid the community well into the future.
Please consider donating your gently-used furniture to the Furniture Bank so that we can continue to support children and families in need in SE Michigan
The FernCare donation was the result of over 11,000 transactions being rounded up. FernCare Free Clinic is a free medical clinic open to anyone between the ages of 19 through 64 who has no health insurance and no primary care provider.
The Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan announced grants totaling $14 million in the third quarter to support organizations primarily in southeast Michigan that are focused on the arts, civic life, education, environment, health, human services and youth.
Donation Helps Rochester Family after Fire (100 Faithful Friends, Jan. 25 2018) Rochester, MI – A house fire on any day is a devastating occurrence, but to have your home burn on Thanksgiving Day, well, that’s just a cruel twist of fate. The Miller family of Rochester had that unfortunate event happen to them this…
Donation Helps Rochester Family after Fire (100 Faithful Friends, Jan. 25 2018) Rochester, MI – A house fire on any day is a devastating occurrence, but to have your home burn on Thanksgiving Day, well, that’s just a cruel twist of fate. The Miller family of Rochester had that unfortunate event happen to them this…
Ferndale Blessings in a Backpack Needs Volunteers (Ferndale Schools, Jan. 27, 2017) Ferndale, MI – Blessings in a Backpack, a program that feeds students on free/reduced lunch in the district every weekend during the school year, is looking for more help! We are reaching out to staff and the community to encourage people to join…
Pantry is Low: Lighthouse of Oakland County seeks Donations (compiled, Feb. 23, 2016) Clarkston, MI – Did you know… Lighthouse’s Food Pantry is the only food pantry in Oakland County that is open 5 days a week and services all of Oakland County? Each month – an average of 850 families, more than 1,400 individuals,…
From Ferndale to Flint: Places to Drop Off Water Donations (Liz Lamoste, Jan. 18, 2016) Ferndale, MI – The residents of Flint, Michigan have been subject to a horrific water crisis. They are struggling not only for access to clean water in the short term, but for justice and sustainable solutions going forward. A group…
Mardi Bras Party to Collect Items for Homeless Women Feb 9 (EVENT page) Ferndale, MI – Tuesday, February 9, 2016 6 PM – 9 PM The Loving Touch 22634 Woodward Ave, Ferndale, Michigan 48220 Celebrate Mardi Bras by giving to women in need in our communities while celebrating Mardi Gras at The Loving Touch. Cover…
Farmington Hills: Thief Walks Off with Salvation Army Donation Kettle (Farmington Hills Police, Dec. 12, 2015) Farmington Hills, MI – The Farmington Hills Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the suspect responsible for stealing a Salvation Army donation kettle this afternoon. The theft occurred outside the Walgreens located at 27750 Grand River…
Guns & Hoses Holiday Party Benefiting Toys for Tots, Dec. 17 (EVENT page) LJPR and Wayne Oakland Police bring you the 2015 Guns & Hoses Party Benefitting Toys for Tots. Twist, 22901 Woodward, Ferndale, MI 48220. Thursday, Dec. 17, 2015 starting at 5:30 pm. $20 cover charge. Cash bar. 50/50 raffle. For more info contact…
Need Does Not Stop at Holidays: Clawson Food Pantry Seeks Donations (Clawson Food Pantry, Jan. 5, 2014) PLEASE…now that the holidays are over, please don’t forget the Food Pantry. Help is still needed; non-perishables, canned goods, coffee, tea, toothbrushes/tooth paste, soap, shampoos, baby diapers & wipes deodorant, & paper products are most welcome. Who is…
Community Foundation Awards $150,000 to Orgs. Across the Region to Benefit Youth (CFSEM Press Release, Dec. 27, 2014) The Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan announced the distribution of $150,000 in grants to fund 18 projects through its YOUth Voice Social Justice grant program. Earlier in 2014, the Metropolitan Youth Policy Fellows, a diverse group of youth…
Community Foundation Celebrates the 20th Anniversary of The HOPE Fund With Matching Gift Program (CFSEM Press Release, Dec. 11, 2014) In 1994, the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan established The HOPE Fund in order to confront the lack of essential human and social services serving the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community in the region. At…