Attendees who show up to the 9 a.m. dance fitness class with at least one food or personal item can work out for free.

National Stamp Out Hunger campaign will collect donations throughout Washtenaw County on May 13.

Give the gift of cozy nights

The downtown Ann Arbor theater will show entries in the fifth annual New York Cat Film Festival at 1:30 p.m. on Jan. 15.

Families can "shop" at the toy store each year before the holidays at C.S. Mott Children's Hospital.

The 13-year-old boy behind Dominic's Christmas Wish pajama and book drive is asking the community for extra help this year due to his particularly difficult year battling illness.

The annual Rockin' for the Hungry food and fund drive surpassed its goal of raising one million meals for hungry community members in 2022.

Giving Tuesday is upon us and the season of charitable giving is in full swing.

Wayne County gave away hundreds of turkeys to families in need at their annual Thanksgiving turkey drive on Saturday.

Washtenaw County's largest food bank and food rescue program is accepting unopened Halloween candy.

Michigan Medicine and Food Gatherers are asking the community to help them raise 1 million meals for people in need.

Here's how you can give back to the community this season.

Get involved with SAWC during National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week.

Sutton, 13, has raised almost $8,000 for area environmental causes and nonprofits through selling handmade biodegradable bracelets and ornaments through her JustIZZY initiative.

Crowdfunding has gained popularity, making it important to understand how it's connected to taxes and the IRS.

Think charitably on Tuesday during National Nonprofits Day.

C.S. Mott Children's Hospital will be able to triple its current musical therapy services for its patients through the brand-new Sophie's Place studio.

The Jackson Road employment office is collecting school supply donations in its lobby between 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays until Aug. 15.

The money and food raised during the Rotary Fights Child Hunger drive will be distributed to 170 local Food Gatherers partners who provide grocery and food services.

Michigan Medicine and Food Gatherers share results of fifth food drive.

The soccer club co-founder and Google executive is spending a month in his native Poland helping refugees fleeing the war in Ukraine.

Tickets cost $20 and go on sale at 10 a.m. this Friday.

Tony Pate from St. Clair Shores, Michigan started by collecting supplies in his garage and now he’s delivered them to a hospital in Ukraine. He has plans to make another trip.

For years, a Southeast Michigan farm has been taking in abused and neglected animals, and giving them a happier and healthier life.

A man from St. Clair Shores is in the midst of a 4,900-mile journey to get equipment, like body armor, into Ukraine.

Hackers of all sorts are trying to take advantage of people hoping to donate to a cause, especially in times of crises.

Many people feel compelled to help the victims of the war in Ukraine. A St. Clair Shores family has gone as far as to turn their garage into a donation hub.

There are many charitable organizations looking to help the people of Ukraine -- but scammers are also trying to take advantage of the generosity.

Until the end of March, visitors to the Main Street cannabis retailer can drop off new winter essentials including socks, gloves, hats and warm sweatpants.

Volunteers are working to feed Metro Detroit families in need this holiday season.

Time is of the essence for the Salvation Army in New Mexico now that the Grinch has thrown a wrench into the group’s holiday toy program.

Harper's Toy Drive collected toys for pediatric patients spending the holidays at U-M's Mott Children's Hospital.

Scott and Pammy Kramer have turned their tragic journey with childhood cancer into a force for good.

Many people have been offering emotional and financial support to the families who were impacted by the Oxford High School Shooting.

Staff from U-M's ER department donated personal hygiene kits this week to local homeless shelters.

Giving Tuesday is upon us and the season of charitable giving is in full swing.

Donations are being made through the Gift of Warmth Telethon.

With Giving Tuesday now here, people might want to donate money to a good cause, but simply might not have much of it lying around.

One Downriver nurse is redefining what it means to take care of her patients by going beyond the hospital bed.

The Salvation Army of Metro Detroit is launching its annual Red Kettle Christmas Campaign.

In-person and online donations will be accepted through Oct. 3.

The Humane Society of Huron Valley (HSHV) and new community partners are working together to feed hungry Washtenaw County pets.

Beautiful blooms full of color and fragrance, are what you will find at Flowers for Dreams in Eastern Market; but this is so much more than just a flower shop. Every bouquet helps a local charity.

Many people want to offer financial help to those in Haiti and Afghanistan and scammers are taking advantage of that.

Learn how the Breakfast at St. Andrew's has continued service every day during the pandemic.

Books can be dropped off at the Ann Arbor District Library’s Traverwood branch between noon and 8 p.m. during the week until July 31.

Since the start of India’s COVID crisis, the Oakland County nonprofit has donated more than 210,000 meal kits to India.

As Metro Detroiters deal with the aftermath of the devastating storms, the American Red Cross is traveling from city to city to help people clean up.

Mount Clemens firefighter Josh Ringstad went several months without a haircut so he could donate his hair.

See how you can support two local breweries and make donations to Habitat for Humanity of Huron Valley's 2021 House That Beer Built.

This pandemic has been a hardship for many, including local charities that have a mission to help those in need and provide hope. There’s one charity that’s picking up “Truckloads of Hope,” and helping those in the community. All 38 Metro Detroit Chevy Dealers are collecting donations of toiletries, socks, underwear, sheets, blankets, and hand sanitizer for their “Truckloads of Hope” event. Capuchin Soup Kitchen collects these types of donations for their Shower Programs, which assist those who have inadequate shelter. The Metro Detroit Chevy Dealers’ “Truckloads of Hope” will be collecting donations until March 31.

The Day of Giving for Michigan Humane on Thursday, February 11, was a big success thanks to you! There’s still time to donate and there’s a TRIPLE MATCH. The funds raised during the Day of Giving Telethon are crucial in supporting the lifesaving programs that homeless animals in our communities depend on. It’s because of your donations that these animals are able to find new families as we prepare them for adoption. You also keep families together through our Judith Caplan Phillips Pet Pantry, providing pet food and supplies to families in need.

Collecting enough blood donations to meet the constant need was a challenge for the American Red Cross before the coronavirus pandemic. That’s why one Metro Detroit family wants to make sure that blood is always there for anyone who needs it. “Without that transfusion, we wouldn’t have been able to make the step two, step three, step four.”Throughout her treatment, blood was critical. The family speaks about their gratitude for her blood donors every day. READ: American Red Cross hosting blood drive in Metro Detroit this weekAppointments are strongly encouraged.

The American Red Cross is hosting a hosting a blood, sponsored by Gardner-White Furniture, on Thursday and Friday. To make an appointment, visit RedCrossBlood.org, call 800-RED CROSS or go to the Blood Donor App, using the sponsor code: gardnerwhite. All donors at the drives will receive a coupon for $50 off a Gardner-White purchase of at least $399 and be entered to win a $500 Gardner-White gift certificate. Drawings will be held for each location. Blood donation opportunities at Gardner-White Furniture location:Jan. 14: 11 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.Ann Arbor (3725 Washtenaw Ave.)Auburn Hills (4445 N. Atlantic Blvd)Brighton (8393 W. Grand River Ave.)Canton (39453 Ford Road)Macomb (45300 Hayes Road)Warren (4400 E. 14 Mile Road)Waterford (4945 Dixie Highway)Jan. 15: 11 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.

LYON TOWNSHIP, Mich. – The Lyon Township family who had its home destroyed in a plane crash Saturday has received almost $28,000 in donations through an online fundraiser. On Saturday, a plane carrying a family of three crashed into the Mudwzova family home. Former president of the Home Builders Association of Southeastern Michigan and president of Compo Home Builders, David Compo, his wife Michele and their son Dawson died in the Lyon Township plane crash. “David Compo was a respected husband, father, brother, colleague and friend to many. David Compo was an Adult Leader and attained the rank of Life Scout.

CLINTON TOWNSHIP, Mich. – There’s a mother in Clinton Township who works hard this time of year to make sure every family in need that she knows of gets presents for the children. Local 4 has told her story before, but a lot has changed since then. She spends the holiday season buying and wrapping toys for children in Metro Detroit. When Local 4 first covered her story, her entire home was filled with enough presents for about 100 children. Now, two years later, she has so many donations that she needs three storage units and is able to give toys to many more children.

Several Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea locations around Ann Arbor are hosting a collective food drive to help combat the hunger many homeless veterans face. Drop off donations at these Ann Arbor locations:Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea - Kerrytown: 407 N. 5th Ave.Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea - Meijer: 3145 Ann Arbor-Saline Rd. Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea - Plymouth Green: 3393 Plymouth Rd. Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea - UM Liberty: 604 E. Liberty St.Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea - UM Union: 530 S. State St., Room 1300Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea - Washington Street: 123 W. Washington St.Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea - Westgate: 2503 Jackson AveThe Canton Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea location is also accepting VA donations. Starting today until 12/23, drop off donated items to Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea Plymouth Green to support the VA Ann... Posted by Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea Plymouth Green on Monday, December 14, 2020Related:

ANN ARBOR, Mich. – Get into the spirit of giving with Ann Arbor Distilling Company’s new canned cocktails. Here’s how it works:Humane Society of Huron Valley, Ann Arbor Art Center, Ele’s Place and Ann Arbor Film Festival each have their own unique drink. Mindbender was created with the Ann Arbor Film Festival, which will host its annual experimental film festival in March. (Ann Arbor Distilling Company)As of now, Ann Arbor Distilling Company plans to offer the cocktails through the holiday season, according to Fox. Order a four-pack (or two) of the new cocktails on the Ann Arbor Distilling Company website.

The advertiser paid a fee to promote this sponsored article and may have influenced or authored the content. The views expressed in this article are those of the advertiser and do not necessarily reflect those of this site or affiliated companies. The holiday season is a time of giving, and giving back to help others in need. Gardner White Furniture is making it easier for you to give back, as well. Host Jason Carr chatted with Rachel Stewart, the president of Gardner White Furniture, about what the stores are doing.

ANN ARBOR, Mich. – Several Ann Arbor companies have joined together to contribute to a relief fund for Washtenaw County community members in need. Among those giving to the 2020 Relief Fund are Ann Arbor-based companies Censys, RXA, Strata Oncology, Renaissance VC and Duo. The relief fund will remain active until Friday, Dec. 11. While the relief fund is organized for Ann Arbor’s large and small businesses, community individuals can also donate. More about Ann Arbor Entrepreneurs FundA2EF is a collective of area entrepreneurs, founders and startups pledging to enrich Washtenaw County and help the local community.

The advertiser paid a fee to promote this sponsored article and may have influenced or authored the content. The views expressed in this article are those of the advertiser and do not necessarily reflect those of this site or affiliated companies. The Empowerment Plan, which has joined forces with the Ford Motor Company Fund, is providing handmade coats that transition into sleeping bags for the homeless. President of The Ford Motor Company Fund, Mary Culler, said the company has been lending support in times of need for more than 70 years, and this year, demand is high. Click or tap here to learn more about the program and to make your donation.

The city’s Christmas tree is up and so is the giant red kettle. Lt. Col. John Turner is the Salvation Army Divisional Commander for the Eastern Michigan Division. The red kettle is 56 feet tall and 24 feet wide. That’s a big bang for your buck if you’re giving to Salvation Army,” Turner said. The Salvation Army hopes to raise $8 million this year for their #RescueChristmas campaign.

BEVERLY HILLS, Mich. – Premier Pet Supply is holding a donation drive at its Beverly Hills location from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 25. The owner of Premier Pet Supply talked about the upcoming event on this morning’s segment of All 4 Pets. You can watch the entire segment in the video player above. WATCH MORE: All 4 Pets segments

BERKLEY, Mich. – A 15-year-old dachshund named Jake Truett who was born in Michigan is using his ability to sniff out cash to raise money for Friends for Animals of Metro Detroit. His family is donating Jake’s money, a $250.08 in total, to Friends for Animals of Metro Detroit. The gift is the first of the Jake Project. The Jake Project hopes to get at least 100 matching donations of $250.08. The Friends for Animals of Metro Detroit is working to raise the final $3.5 million to complete construction of its new intake facility.

ANN ARBOR – Each month, local anti-hunger organization Food Gatherers continues to break records as it works to serve community members experiencing food insecurity brought on by economic hardship during the COVID-19 health crisis. Nearly half of these visitors had never sought emergency food before, and in August, one parent who attended Food Gatherers' Summer Food Service Program said it acted as a lifeline for her family. Without its thousands of volunteers, Food Gatherers had to drastically change the way it serves the community this summer. In response, Food Gatherers increased its monthly food distribution by nearly 30%, and broke its own record in June of the largest annual total pounds of food distributed. We expect there to be a real need for food for a very long time.”Anyone in need of food can contact Food Gatherers at 734-761-2796 or visit their website where they can find an up-to-date list of food distribution sites.

The advertiser paid a fee to promote this sponsored article and may have influenced or authored the content. Everyone has been affected by breast cancer in some way. That’s why, for the month of October, Hungry Howie’s packages their pizza in pink boxes for Breast Cancer Awareness month. Hungry Howie’s is in its 11th year of the annual Love, Hope & Pizza campaign. Through this effort the company has raised more than 3 million dollars in the last 10 years for the National Breast Cancer Foundation.

ANN ARBOR, Mich. – Ann Arbor is the fifth most charitable city in the United States. “We are thrilled to have given over $215 million on behalf of customers to the causes they care about most.”✉ Like what you’re reading? Through the program, the AmazonSmile Foundation donates 0.5% of the price of eligible purchases to a charity of their choosing. In Ann Arbor, there over 400 charities linked to the AmazonSmile program and more than 10,000 in Michigan. More than $215 million globally has been donated by the program since its launch in 2013.

OTSEGO COUNTY, Mich. – Michigan State Police’s Gaylord Post received 31 Cuddle Bear toys to take on patrol to help comfort children who are victims or witnesses of crimes, MSP announced Tuesday. Brown’s husband, William Brown, is a trooper at the Gaylord Post. “I knew the minute I saw this fundraising opportunity that I wanted to raise money for this program,” Brown said. “These Cuddle Bears and our ‘Handle With Care’ program will work very well together," said MSP trooper Corey Hebner, who is also the community service trooper at the Gaylord Post. Anyone interested in finding out more on the Handle With Care program can contact Hebner at 989-732-2778.

This article is sponsored by the Capuchin Soup Kitchen. Our sponsor, the Capuchin Soup Kitchen, has been feeding the hungry since the Great Depression of 1929, and they do so much more. Brother Jerry Johnson, with the Capuchin Soup Kitchen, joined host Jason Carr from their “On The Rise Bakery” in Detroit. Jefferson House, a substance abuse treatment program is the other residential program besides On The Rise Bakery. Currently, they are in need of support to help them continue to serve our community.

MILFORD, Mich. A friendship, a death and a promise to help others -- the KDB Melanoma Run is more than just a 5k run. Her best friend, Tricia Edwards, said she felt helpless when Bowers was diagnosed with melanoma. She decided to find a way to educate more people about melanoma, so she created the KDB Melanoma Walk. The Cananaughs and their support team show up every year for the KDB Melanoma Run and have raised more than six figures. Due to COVID-19, races like this cant occur, so this year, the KDB Melanoma Run is going virtual.

ANN ARBOR, Mich. – One Ann Arbor nonprofit is reaching out to the community to help to keep it afloat during the global health crisis. SCRAP Creative Reuse is a nonprofit organization located in Ann Arbor dedicated to education on sustainability and recycling used materials. The drop in business inspired SCRAP Creative Reuse to open up the Save our SCRAP project, a Gofundme with a goal of $20,000. Saturday Aug. 29, SCRAP Creative Reuse will also be having a back-to-school sale with buy one get one free fill-a-bags, special deals for teachers, and discounts on school and office supplies. To donate visit the Save our SCRAP Gofundme, or visit the SCRAP Creative Reuse website for more information.

Weve had over 10,000 individuals donate convalescent plasma which has allowed us to distribute over 20,000 convalescent plasma units nationwide, said Red Cross spokesman Todd Kulman. "We are asking those individuals who have recovered from COVID-19 to schedule an appointment to donate convalescent plasma," said Kulman. "Some information is suggesting that convalescent plasma could help some coronavirus patients especially those who are seriously ill. If you have recovered and would like to donate, please visit the Red Cross website. As an incentive to donate, the Red Cross is offering $5 Amazon gift cards as a thank you.

This year, after taking over the duties of feeding the community on Detroit’s East side when a nearby food bank shut down, the Sisters went into high gear -- bread, cereal, non-perishables, but fell short on produce.

On July 20, WISD will launch Safe Schools Washtenaw, a donation drive to collect hard-to-find items like personal protective equipment, disinfecting wipes and hand sanitizer for students and school employees. Safe Schools Washtenaw is also raising $500,000 to donate to 108 Washtenaw County schools so that they can purchase additional supplies and PPE in order to meet new state COVID-19 guidelines. Community members and businesses can participate by dropping-off donated items, purchasing items from the Safe Schools Washtenaw Amazon Wishlist or donating funds to WISD. Cash or check donations to Safe Schools Washtenaw can be made to: Washtenaw Intermediate School District Safe Schools Washtenaw c/o Sarah Hierman, 1819 S. Wagner Road, P.O. For more information regarding Safe Schools Washtenaw, visit www.washtenawisd.org/covid-19/safe-schools-washtenaw.

DETROIT A group of golfers from the Detroit Golf Club wanted to get off the sidelines and do something to help others during the COVID-19 pandemic. About 40 Metro Detroit professionals from all walks of life saw a chance to help others in their community and decided to pitch in and help. It just it really really hits in the heart. I said these are the people that would help me or my family if we were sick, Thatcher said. Its extremely deep and heartfelt.If youd like to donate to help The Go Team, click here.

SOUTHFIELD, Mich. The Southfield chapter of My Brothers Keeper (MBK) is going to provide free face coverings and hand sanitizer to youth in the area on Saturday. The event runs from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. in the circle driveway of the Southfield Parks and Recreation building at 26000 Evergreen Road. The program, Mask with a Message, will provide 5 to 18 year olds free supplies while they last on a first-come-first-serve basis. "We are all adjusting to the new normal brought upon by the novel coronavirus," commented JoAnne Gurley, MBK Program Coordinator. Since it has been mandated that face coverings be worn in public places by the State of Michigan as well as national and local health departments, it is imperative that our youth have the proper protection to stay safe this summer."

DETROIT It started with a simple idea, but now its turned into a juggernaut. Bill Birndorf is helping serve up thousands of free meals for those who need it the most. In 2014, Birndorf volunteered to work at the Say Detroit Radiothon, along with Detroit Rescue Mission. Birndorf had always been charitable with donations but not as charitable with his time. But he partnered with Gleaners to create a mobile program to distribute meals throughout the year at organizations like Focus Hope.

One child in particular really stood out: A boy who decided he wanted to give back to the community for his 9th birthday. Erica Gamboa said her son, Mason, wanted to use his birthday this year to help out locally. That’s when the idea of a canned food drive came in. “We were able to collect $485, and also a lot of canned goods,” Gamboa said. The canned goods Mason collected on his birthday.

OXFORD, Mich. For the first time in months stores are accepting bottle returns. Bottle and can returns were shut down in Michigan due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. READ: Michigan stores can start accepting bottle, can returns immediatelyThats good news for the Oxford Police Department, which has been storing hundreds of thousands of cans and bottles to help a good cause. Watch the full story above

Now, the health system is expanding donation items to include handmade cloth masks for non-patient care staff and 3D printed mask adjuster bands that provide relief to the ears of clinical staff wearing masks around the clock. Washable cloth masks are needed for Michigan Medicine staff returning to work over the next several weeks who are working in non-patient care settings in order to conserve medical grade masks for those working on the frontlines. Those planning to donate homemade masks are asked to use patterns provided by the CDC or from craft supply stores. The pattern approved by U-M for 3D printed mask adjusters can be found here. Michigan Medicine has also partnered with Food Gatherers and is collecting toiletries and non-perishable food items for those in need in the community.

Chesterfield flower shop donates bouquets to those on the frontlinesPublished: April 5, 2020, 11:46 pmA Macomb County woman worked hard all winter, expecting business to be booming this spring. Then the coronavirus outbreak hit. As of Sunday, April 5, there were 15,718 confirmed cases in the state of Michigan.

ANN ARBOR – On March 20, Michigan Medicine put out the call for donations of personal protective gear and sanitizing supplies for its front-line health workers, and residents showed up. In the video, staff can be seen receiving and sorting boxes upon boxes of donations at its drive-up donation site at the North Campus Research Complex at Dock 90 on 2800 Plymouth Rd. Here's a message to everyone who has helped us by donating gear to protect our teams during #COVID19 care - and to everyone who might still be able to. We're also now collecting food for @FoodGatherers. Donations can be made at the drive-up site on weekdays and Saturdays from noon to 5 p.m.✉ Like what you’re reading?

No Kid Hungry has a plan to feed them, but we need your help.”Yes, it’s a group called No Kid Hungry -- and it appears to be the perfect place place to turn. With your help, we’ll continue to remove any obstacles to get kids the food they need," the group’s website said. We can’t stress this one enough: The American Red Cross needs you. Help patients like Robert today: https://t.co/iJpVmoWxZy pic.twitter.com/xXHbVPOkto — American Red Cross (@RedCross) March 18, 2020Don’t be nervous about giving blood. The Red Cross issued a news release about its need for blood on March 10.