The TAKE STEPS For Crohn's and Colitis Walk will be held on Saturday, May 17th a One-point-five million Americans have Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis - and are waiting for a cure . You can help make a difference! The Michigan Chapter of Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of America invites you to join in the annual TAKE STEPS for Crohn’s and Colitis WALK... More
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Henry Ford Hospital Looking for Participants for Prostate Cancer Study As part of a $9 million grant from the National Cancer Institute, Henry Ford Hospital is embarking on an expanded major clinical trial involving gene therapy combined with state of the art radiation therapy... More
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Siena Literacy Center is looking for volunteers to tutor adult learners! Siena Literacy Center is looking for volunteers to tutor adult
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You Can Help Rewrite A Child's Life Story Every child deserves and benefits from enduring, positive relationships with caring adults. The same is true for the 19,000 Michigan youth in foster care... More
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Help Support The Donate Life Coalition of Michigan The Donate Life Coalition of Michigan is honored to be teaming with Dominic Pangborn this year on the creation of a uniquely designed neck tie, scarf and business card holder. Dominic Pangborn, critically acclaimed artist from Detroit and a firm believer in giving back to one’s community, has incorporated...More
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Program Offers Brand-Name Medication For $5, With Home Delivery DETROIT…With one call to the local 2-1-1 service, low-income Michigan residents can get brand-name medication for only $5 per prescription per month – with delivery right to their homes...More
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Gun Locking System Giveaway to be Held in Detroit American RAC, a revolutionary gun locking system, would like to help citizens of Detroit stop the violence and start the prevention and eventual nonexistence of accidental shootings. Through generous donations American RAC will provide 1500 RAC systems...More
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JVS Women To Work Program Women who have lost their primary source of income receive job search assistance to find employment through the JVS Women to Work Program. If you need to...More
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Association For Children's Mental Health The Association for Children's Mental Health (ACMH) is hosting a returnable bottle drive at two Easter Seals locations, 28 W. Lawrence in Pontiac and...More
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Learn About Bariatric Surgery At Oakwood Hospital Weight loss is as difficult as ANY other goal, but many people are doing it every day and Oakwood’s bariatric surgery program is a better solution to...More
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Youth Development Commission
The Youth Sports & Recreation Commission is now the Youth Development Commission and they are offering workshops for community based organizations, faith based institutions and others interested in grantwriting, budget development, youth development and more. For more information, call the Commission at (313) 963-8916, or visit the website at www.ysrc.org.
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Beaumont Hospital Offers Asthma Support
People with asthma and their families can receive information and support through free meetings of the Beaumont Hospital Asthma Club. The group meets the third Thursday of every other month at Beaumont's Health Center in Royal Oak. For more details call, 248-898-6027 or Click Here.
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Wigs 4 Kids
Last year, there were over 500 newly diagnosed cases of children with cancer in Michigan. Wigs 4 Kids helps to boost the self-esteem of children who are struggling with hair loss. The wigs are custom-fitted, age appropriate that are individually cut and styled. Go to the website at www.wigs4kids.org
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Support Group For Adult Diabetics
Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak offers a support group for people with diabetes age 17 and older. A family member or support person is also welcome to attend. The group meets on the first Thursday of every month from 7 pm - 9 pm at Beaumont. For more information call 248-476-2142 or Click Here.
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Families Of Heart Patients Support Group
Cardiac patients aren't the only ones with troubled hearts. Beaumont Hospital offers a weekly support group to help cardiac patients and their families to understand and cope with the physical and emotional changes faced by heart patients. For more information on the "Helping Hearts" support group, call 1-800-633-7377 or Click Here.
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Covenant House Michigan Needs You
Covenant House Michigan needs your help so they can continue to provide help for the hopeless. The Agency provides clothing, food and more to the less fortunate. To find out how you can help, call 313-463-2000 or visit the website at www.covenanthousemi.org
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Recycling For Charities
Do you have old cell phones, cameras, or other electronics and you don't know what to do with them? Donate them to to the charity of your choice! Recycling for Charities is a non-profit organization that gives people the opportunity to donate their old electronics to a good cause. It is completely free. Visit www.recyclingforcharities.com for more info.
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Alzheimer's Association
If you or a loved one are dealing with Alzheimer's disease or dementia, the Alzheimer's Association can help with respite care, family counseling, support groups and other services.Call 24 hours a day at 800-272-3900 or log on to www.alzgmc.org
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VIP Mentoring
VIP Mentoring of Southeast Michigan is looking for volunteers who are 21 years or older to mentor children that have an incarcerated parent and other at-risk youth. For more information call (877) VIP-MENT or visit vipmentoring.org.
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The Old Car In Your Driveway Could Be A Tax Deduction
Thinking about selling or trading in your car? Donate it to the National Kidney Foundation of Michigan instead. You could earn a valuable tax deduction, help save lives, avoid the cost of running ads and the hassle of haggling with buyers. Call the National Kidney Foundation of Michigan at 800-488-CARS for details, or you can visit their website at: www.nkfm.org. They'll even come and pick up your car for free.
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Unique Partnership Assists Domestic Violence Victims Habitat for Humanity, Detroit's mission to provide simple, decent, and affordable housing for those in need works congruently with Looking For My Sister's (LFMS) work to help...More
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