NOVI — The Novi Police Department, through annual fundraisers, works to support those fighting cancer and to provide a Christmas for families in need.

TROY — Disability Network Eastern Michigan, based in Troy, distributed 50 free laptops Dec. 4 to preselected individuals with disabilities who have digital divide barriers.

TROY — A local nonprofit recently gathered community members together for some holiday-themed fun to raise money to help those in need.

DETROIT — The Catholic Foundation of Michigan will host its annual awards breakfast on Wednesday, Dec. 13.

DETROIT — On Dec. 4, The Skillman Foundation awarded a $100,000 grant to The Autism Alliance of Michigan to support the organization’s efforts to address systemic barriers to high-quality, equitable opportunities in education for students with disabilities in Michigan.

BIRMINGHAM — Until Dec. 24, the Beverly Hills Lions Club will be hosting another year of its annual candy cane collection in the village of Beverly Hills. Their collection this year began Nov. 22.

FRASER — At least 75 families in Macomb County had a much happier Thanksgiving thanks to the students in the Fraser Public Schools district.

ROYAL OAK — A local nonprofit organization is looking for donations to help students in need.

METRO DETROIT — At a special gathering on Nov. 28, the families taking part in the 2023 Jay’s Juniors trip to Walt Disney World met for the first time.

METRO DETROIT — Registration is now open for Michigan’s largest conference on suicide — the Kevin’s Song 8th Annual Conference on Suicide: Continuing the Conversation.

EASTPOINTE — Several years ago, Eastpointe resident Dominic Miller, 14, created the nonprofit organization to benefit children in need.

METRO DETROIT — The holidays bring to mind memories of home and family, and for some local youth, that is what they need most.

HARRISON TOWNSHIP — Frank Wojtal, 50, was a husband, a father and a member of his community. On Nov. 12, Frank was killed when he was hit by a car while crossing Metropolitan Parkway in Harrison Township.

METRO DETROIT — University of Michigan Running Back Blake Corum was one of nine college football stars to help design custom cleats which were later auctioned to benefit the Children’s Miracle Network.

METRO DETROIT — Many families had a happier Thanksgiving thanks to Genisys Credit Union hosting a campaign to purchase more than 2,000 turkeys.

ST. CLAIR SHORES — Mike Koch has a long history of volunteering with the Goodfellows and local school districts to help kids grow into outstanding citizens and young adults.

TROY — On Nov. 15, the Samaritas nonprofit organization gave away Thanksgiving meals to more than 100 of the refugee families they are devoted to helping.

METRO DETROIT — It’s no secret that the public is hurting more than before when they head to the grocery store. However, food banks, food pantries and soup kitchens are reporting that this is affecting vulnerable members of the community even more.

FERNDALE — As part of their yearly donation, Ferndale Pride and the Ferndale Community Foundation will be granting $24,500 to 11 local organizations.

SOUTHFIELD — “Process, patience, resilience.” These are the words that Miriah Perkins used to describe what motherhood is like with her 15-year-old son, Darren, who has cerebral palsy.