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 series of ways Patch community members can give back this holiday season. We hope you'll take part in 30 Days of Giving and take the spirit beyond the holidays, because there is need all year long. There are a variety of ways to give back to communities 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 perpetual. 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 in need of …
Friday, December 23, 2011
Host a toy drive, party or collect change throughout the year, then donate to the charity of your 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 it with its goals by having a fun event. 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 contribute within …
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, you can donate money: The Judson Center also takes donations of a variety of goods, including canned foods, personal hygiene items, bedding, school supplies…
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Judson Center
4410 W 13 Mile Rd, Royal Oak, MI
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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 nonprofit 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 relationships and live a healthy life. It offers its clients a variety of services, including counseling, a 24-hour crisis line, prevention education, a safe shelter and more. Last year, Haven helped 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
Would you like to see a World War II monument in Royal Oak? If so, donate to the cause!
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 D.C. to see the World War II memorial. Between 2007 and 2010 the organization was able to escort about 1,400 veterans to see the monument for their 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 our country during …
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Memorial Park
Woodward Ave & W 13 Mile Rd, Royal Oak, MI
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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 …
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 …
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 …
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Royal Oak Animal Shelter
1515 N Edgeworth Ave, Royal Oak, MI
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Monday, December 12, 2011
With plenty of men and women fighting for our country, saying thank you is a start at showing gratitude this holiday season.
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. In one way or another, men and women who serve the United States have impacted your lives. Now is a great time to let the troops fighting for our country know just how thankful you are. Though there are many ways to donate money or items to serve these men and women, a simple 'thank you' is a great way to give back as well. The United Service Organizations, Inc. has developed a 'Thanks From Everywhere' initiative that allows people across the country to go online and send a 'thank you' message to the troops. …
