Charities & Service Clubs

Published July 13, 2022

Shelby-Utica News
Family starts 13Forever charity in remembrance of son who died from brain cancer

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Roy Townsend and his wife, Carol, experienced a tragedy almost eight years ago that most families couldn’t imagine.

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St. Clair Shores residents Katie Brand, Elizabeth Smith and Adam Smith participate in Relay for Life of the Eastside held June 11-12 at Veterans Memorial Park.

Published June 22, 2022

St. Clair Shores Sentinel
Relay For Life remembers loved ones, celebrates survivors

ST. CLAIR SHORES — Cancer survivors and those who lost loved ones to cancer recently gathered for the annual Relay For Life of the Eastside event at Veterans Memorial Park.

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From left, Japhet School students Gabe Shaffer, 13, of Royal Oak; Sloan Hale, 12, of Bloomfield Hills; and Jacob Shaffer, 13, of Royal Oak, stand with fleece blankets their seventh-grade class collected for the Ukrainian-American Response Committee of Michigan.

Published June 22, 2022

Royal Oak Review
Japhet School holds drive for Ukrainian families displaced by war

CLAWSON — Japhet School administrators recently dropped off at a warehouse in Hamtramck two truckloads of items that students and their families collected during a drive for the Ukrainian-American Crisis Response Committee of Michigan.

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Lane Kleinglass, 18, of Canton, oversees the ceremonial face off between the Detroit Red Wings Alumni and the Royal Oak Police & Fire All-Stars at the John Lindell Ice Arena May 1.

Published June 22, 2022

Royal Oak Review
Royal Oak Guns & Hoses fundraiser nets over $12,000 for teen battling cancer

ROYAL OAK — The final Royal Oak police and fire charity hockey game against the Detroit Red Wings Alumni at the John Lindell Ice Arena May 1 was memorable in more ways than one.

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Published June 22, 2022

Madison-Park News
Hair salon holds ‘cut-a-thon’ for Madison Heights Food Pantry

MADISON HEIGHTS — A local business is offering haircuts for a good cause, with proceeds benefiting the Madison Heights Food Pantry. 

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Published June 22, 2022

Farmington Press
After almost 170 years, YMCA remains community asset

FARMINGTON HILLS — This year, the YMCA turns 170 years old. Over the years, the not-for-profit social services organization once known as the Young Men’s Christian Association has played an essential role in the lives of many people in various parts of the world.

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Oakland County Families Against Narcotics was launched May 24. Members of the chapter’s executive board were in attendance, including Secretary Sarah Reinkensmeyer, Treasurer Gwendolyn Bammel, President Melissa Medici and Vice President Jayme Gotts. In the middle, standing between the board members, is Oakland County Program Coordinator for FAN Safaa Elmessiri.

Published June 22, 2022

C&G Newspapers
Southfield fire captain to lead new Families Against Narcotics Oakland chapter

OAKLAND COUNTY — Last month, Families Against Narcotics launched a new chapter targeted to help people with addiction in Oakland County.

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