WEST BLOOMFIELD — The Jewish Community Center of Metropolitan Detroit has scheduled an event that can go a long way toward making life easier for parents of children with special needs.

ROCHESTER — Those battling addiction can look to the Oakland University Police Department for recovery assistance, thanks to a new program.

MADISON HEIGHTS — During the lean years of the Great Recession, Madison Heights honed its ability to stretch available dollars with grants — a practice that continues to serve the city in the inflationary economy today.

TROY — Athens High School students tried to exemplify the giving spirit in numerous different ways as 2022 came to a close.

EASTPOINTE — The staff members at Gianna House Pregnancy & Parenting Residence continue to recover from a flooding incident that occurred when several pipes burst just after Christmas.

WEST BLOOMFIELD — Although Christmas hasn’t arrived yet this year, West Bloomfield resident Mary Beth Castorri has already given what is likely to be her best gift of the year.

FRASER/ROSEVILLE — In 2014, the Fraser Veterans Of Foreign Wars Post No. 6691 merged with the Roseville Cpl. Neil W. Reid Veterans Of Foreign Wars.

UTICA/SHELBY TOWNSHIP — The Kiwanis Club of Utica-Shelby Township is a community service organization in Utica whose mission is to help youth and the community through charitable works.

NOVI — The Novi Police Department donated $10,000 to the Michael and Rose Assarian Cancer Center at Ascension Providence Hospital in Novi Dec. 6 to help cover expenses for the families of patients undergoing cancer treatments.

SOUTHFIELD — The United Way for Southeastern Michigan’s Tech United Initiative aims to bridge the digital divide among students by providing technology to schools to amplify learning through their team of southeast Michigan executives and IT professionals.

TROY — On Nov. 17, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and the Michigan Community Service Commission recognized 46 individuals, businesses and nonprofit organizations as recipients of the 2022 Governor’s Service Awards and applauded their commitment to volunteerism, service or philanthropy.

SOUTHFIELD — The ‘field Zone has reopened its doors and is ready to help inspire kids in the Southfield area.

BIRMINGHAM — For 60 years, the Birmingham Youth Assistance has served the local community through programs and services for at-risk youth.

MACOMB COUNTY — For the past several years, Gail Marlow has been on a mission to help the less fortunate.

WARREN — The students who attend Regina High School recently demonstrated the meaning of Thanksgiving.

EASTPOINTE — The oven mitts were off Nov. 17 to determine who makes the best chili in the city.

MADISON HEIGHTS — Have an old phone you no longer need? It could save a life.

WARREN — The holidays are here, and this is the season for giving.  Organizers said that is what the “Shop with a Hero” and “Shop with a Warthog” events are all about.

METRO DETROIT — Having worked in the field of child welfare for several years, Livonia resident Jennifer Stevens was aware that there are thousands of children in Michigan who don’t have a place to call home.

UTICA — For 15 years, the Joy to You Project has collected, purchased and donated needed items for local women’s shelters. Each December, the organization has put on a holiday concert, called “Joy to You,” featuring local professionals to raise money and collect supplies.