Highland’s Community Sharing Outreach Center Brings Many Services Under One Roof
There are many ways for someone to help with the center.
There are many ways for someone to help with the center.
The City is accepting applications for qualified volunteers interested in serving on our Anti-Racism Advisory Committee (ARAC) and Environmental Sustainability Advisory Committee (ESAC).
The deadline to apply is Monday, April 17, 2023 (by midnight).
The Helen Smith Park will be built on the grounds of the Oxford Township Hall at 300 Dunlap Rd. The park will be completed and open to public this year with activities for all ages.
We are looking for community minded people to become involved.
To be eligible to serve on the Rochester Community Schools Board of Education, candidates must be a qualified school elector.
Boards and Commissions are the perfect way to get involved, help, and work with the city.
The concept included the idea that the eventual home owner would help build the house and those helping would also provide a mortgage and financial education – at no cost.
Central Woodward Junior Chamber Connects Young Professionals with Community (Joannie Zelinski, 2019 Chapter President, Central Woodward Junior Chamber, April 22, 2019) Berkley, MI – If you’re a young adult age 21 to 40 who would like to become active in the community while having a good time and meeting new people look no further than…
Heritage and Community Shared at Troy Historic Village (Padma Kuppa, April 8, 2019) Check out our “Get Involved Guide” for more stories about local organizations. Thank you to Bosco Lounge for sponsoring this series. Want to contribute a write up of a group you care about? Message editor@oc115.com with your idea. Troy, MI – I’m…
The Rainbow Connection: Group Grants Wishes for Kids Facing Illness (Ashley Adamek, March 27, 2019) Check out our “Get Involved Guide” for more stories about local organizations. Thank you to Bosco Lounge for sponsoring this series. Want to contribute a write up of a group you care about? Message editor@oc115.com with your idea. Rochester, MI…
Pontiac Volunteers Pack 3,000 Meals for Homeless People Pontiac, MI- Over 300 people came together Sunday to put together care packages and meals for 3,000 people in Pontiac and beyond. The annual effort, led by Kaino Phillips and the Clarence Phillips Ascend Foundation, has been growing each year since it began six years ago. It…
Nominations Sought for 2018 Governor’s Service Awards (MCSC, Dec. 5, 2018) LANSING, MI. – The Michigan Community Service Commission is pleased to announce that nominations are being sought for the 2018 Governor’s Service Awards. The Governor’s Service Awards are given annually by the governor to individuals, organizations and businesses to acknowledge their commitment to serving…
Goggle Gobble Give Seeks Volunteers for Thanksgiving Day Nov 23 Detroit, MI – Gobble Gobble Give Seeks Volunteers for Thanksgiving Day Detroit, MI – Goggle Gobble Give is a day to feed homeless people in Detroit on Thanksgiving. Headquartered in Bert’s Warehouse Theater at Eastern Market 2739 Russell Street, Detroit 48207 To help contact GobbleGobbleGiveDetroit@gmail.com…
Volunteers Join Forces with C.A.R.E.S. in Farmington Hills (C.A.R.E.S., Sept. 29 2017) Farmington Hills, MI – On a hot Sunday summer afternoon, more than 20 members of Hope Lutheran Church turned out to scrub floors and clean out a creek bed at the former St. Alexander site in Farmington Hills. Boosted with an Action Grant…
Bryan’s Hope in Waterford Earns Outstanding Volunteer Org. Award (Michigan Community Service Coalition, July 13, 2017) Waterford, MI – Among the 49 winners of 2017 Governor’s Service Awards were six people or groups from Oakland County, including Bryan’s Hope. The winners are individuals, businesses and nonprofit organizations that were selected for their commitment to volunteerism,…
Deanna Tartaglia Fills Vacancy on Ferndale Housing Commission (Crystal A. Proxmire, March 27, 2017) Ferndale, MI – “It’s time to lean in girl.” That’s what Ferndale resident Deanna Tartaglia told herself after being one of hundreds of Ferndale women who participated in marches and demonstrations following the inauguration of President Donald Trump. “I felt moved…
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…
Volunteers Clean Up Crystal Lake in Pontiac (C. Proxmire, Oct. 24, 2016) Pontiac, MI – Over 50 volunteers came out on a chilly Saturday morning to clean up Crystal Lake and the surrounding vacant land. The shores of Crystal Lake once boasted a large housing project that has since been torn down. All that remains…
Nominations Sought for 2016 Governor’s Service Awards (compiled, Feb. 26, 2016) Lansing, MI -The Michigan Community Service Commission is pleased to announce that nominations are being sought for the 2016 Governor’s Service Awards. The Governor’s Service Awards are given annually by the governor to individuals, organizations and businesses to acknowledge their commitment to serving their…