It may surprise you to hear that sometimes the people most in need are your very own neighbors. Unfortunately, nobody is guaranteed financial stability. And, the Rochester Area Neighborhood House (RANH) is here to help the community when its people fall on hard times.

The Rochester Community House is a little different from many equally worthy non-profits. Instead of catering to their mission statement of helping local citizens through donations, they offer several classes and services to raise the necessary capital to help the community. Located near the heart

The mission of the Sabrina Black Foundation is to alleviate the burden of the medical expenses of local cancer patients. The Sabrina Black Foundation is a non profit organization based out of Clawson, Michigan and was started by Sabrina's husband Steve who was inspired by his wife's zest for life and helping others even before her battle with Hodgkin’s lymphoma. At the end of Sabrina's life, Steve presented his idea for the Sabrina Black Foundation to her and she was able to hand select the Board of Directors for her non profit foundation. Sabrina knew full-well that the victims of cancer often have to choose between treatment and making a mortgage payment.

When the I first heard the bucket filling concept through my son's school, I wasn't sure if it was a well-known phrase, or just something his school developed internally. I soon reaized that the concept is used widely, especially among children. Here is a story of a woman spreading the "bucket filling" message:

The Salvation Army Camp Echo Grove in Leonard, Michigan near Oxford, had a different kind of camp visitor last month.

The First Tee of Southeast Michigan is a nonprofit youth organization providing educational programs that build character, instill life-enhancing values, and promote healthy choices through the game of golf. Rather than just teaching golf skills, the foundation of the instruction incorporates The First Tee's Nine Core Values listed below:

The Growing Tree is a Michigan based non profit organization set up to empower low income men, women and children by assisting them with the resources and support services needed to live positive and productive lives. Individuals who have aged out of the foster care system, veterans, recovering addicts and adults with special needs are our target group.

Wigs 4 Kids kicked off its Wellness Center Capital Campaign on Friday night in style – with a fundraiser called “The Right Combination” held at Art Van Furniture on 14 Mile Road in Warren. The event was celebrated by over 400 guests and raised nearly $17,000 for the campaign launch.

Wigs 4 Kids is a Michigan non-profit organization that provides comprehensive resources for children and teens dealing with challenges due to hair loss.  It has been operating from a 600 square foot facility for the past 6 years – and thanks to this campaign, will be opening a new 2900 square-foot facility on Harper Road north of 12 Mile Road in St. Clair Shores.  The opening of the Wigs 4 Kids Wellness Center is scheduled for June 5 and will offer multiple resources including educational, psychological, social, and professional services, all to help self-esteem challenges that many children face during hair loss.