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Gift of Warmth telethon: How to donate to help families in need
Read full article: Gift of Warmth telethon: How to donate to help families in needIt could be a coworker, a neighbor, a friend, someone you see at church, nearly 40 percent of households in Michigan struggle to pay for basic housing needs including utility bills.
Susan Westhoff named new executive director of Ann Arbor Hands On Museum, Leslie Science & Nature Center
Read full article: Susan Westhoff named new executive director of Ann Arbor Hands On Museum, Leslie Science & Nature Center“This organization is one that makes a difference daily in the lives of children and families across Southeastern Michigan. I am honored to move into this role, and grateful for the opportunity to continue to build and move forward with our incredible team,” Westhoff said.
Gift of Warmth telethon: How to donate to help families in need
Read full article: Gift of Warmth telethon: How to donate to help families in needIt could be a coworker, a neighbor, a friend, someone you see at church, nearly 40 percent of households in Michigan struggle to pay for basic housing needs including utility bills.
United Way Of Washtenaw County gives more than $45,000 to area nonprofits
Read full article: United Way Of Washtenaw County gives more than $45,000 to area nonprofits“This year’s Power of the Purse grant recipients are working in various ways to address the essential needs of women and their families as they navigate returns to school, work, and greater home stability," said UWWC Vice President of Impact and Advocacy Bridget Herrman.
Want to work for a nonprofit? More than 100 jobs available at nonprofit career expo in Metro Detroit
Read full article: Want to work for a nonprofit? More than 100 jobs available at nonprofit career expo in Metro DetroitFifteen agencies will be offering 100+ jobs at a nonprofit career expo in West Bloomfield Township on Wednesday.
Nonprofit to open botanical garden, education center in Detroit for bees, pollinator conservation
Read full article: Nonprofit to open botanical garden, education center in Detroit for bees, pollinator conservationA local nonprofit group is planning to open Detroit’s first educational community center and Michigan native botanical gardens dedicated to the conservation of pollinators.
Gift of Warmth telethon: How to donate to help families in need
Read full article: Gift of Warmth telethon: How to donate to help families in needIt could be a coworker, a neighbor, a friend, someone you see at church, nearly 40 percent of households in Michigan struggle to pay for basic housing needs including utility bills.
3 reasons why nonprofits should participate in Giving Tuesday
Read full article: 3 reasons why nonprofits should participate in Giving TuesdayBeyond the opportunity to add some money to their accounts, Giving Tuesday has other benefits for nonprofit organizations that last well beyond that particular day.
Nonprofit leaders create Black Executive Director Alliance of Detroit to empower each other, youth
Read full article: Nonprofit leaders create Black Executive Director Alliance of Detroit to empower each other, youthBlack executives came together to create a new alliance to empower each other and the youth.
ACCESS hosting 2-day flood relief distribution event in Dearborn: What to know
Read full article: ACCESS hosting 2-day flood relief distribution event in Dearborn: What to knowDearborn-based nonprofit ACCESS is hosting two flood relief events this week for Dearborn residents hit by major flooding last weekend.
Dearborn nonprofit distributes 1,250 COVID-19 care packages to local families
Read full article: Dearborn nonprofit distributes 1,250 COVID-19 care packages to local familiesDEARBORN, Mich. – A Dearborn-based nonprofit held a drive-thru event this week to distribute 1,250 COVID-19 care packages to families. ACCESS, the largest Arab American community nonprofit in the U.S., partnered with The Coronavirus Task Force on Racial Disparities to distribute 1,250 care packages filled with $100 worth of protective and hygienic essentials that will help families stay safe during the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as children’s educational games and activities. Volunteers from the UAW Local 600 helped pass out packages at ACCESS headquarters on Tuesday morning and afternoon. Earlier this year, ACCESS held its annual back-to-school health fair with a drive thru event, providing more than 2,000 students with safely packaged meals, backpacks, school supplies, sporting goods, oral hygiene kits, scheduled physicals and immunizations, surprise giveaways and more, all at no cost to attending families. ACCESS has also been hosting free COVID-19 testing sites during the pandemic.
Detroit non-profit providing path to education and careers
Read full article: Detroit non-profit providing path to education and careersDETROIT – Finding a job can be hard during a pandemic, especially if there’s a need for further education. If you are looking for a job but are dealing with barriers to employment like education, one local non-profit is here to help. “I leave for boot camp in February!”Unable to attend regular school due in part to her age at the time of immigration, she continued her education here at SER Metro Detroit Youth Services. Bryndyn is another SER Metro Detroit graduate and success story. Last year, SER Metro Detroit served 1,000 young people.