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12 days of giving

During the holidays many of us are inspired to give. And many in our area struggle to put food on the table.

For every dollar donated to Gleaners through Dec. 13, Kroger will match it and double the impact.

During the holidays many of us are inspired to give. And many in our area struggle to put food on the table.

Corum said he gives away half of what he makes with NIL agreements, including giving Wolverine boots, gear and money from a deal to Michigan’s offensive linemen.

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.

Toyota and Subaru of Ann Arbor hold grand opening event.

Rivertown Market and Live in the D Holiday Sweepstakes Official Rules

Three Ann Arbor area Kroger stores will be accepting food and fund donations on Saturday for Food Gatherers.

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

The difficulties of both 2020 and 2021 showed just how much the Ann Arbor area relies on nonprofit organizations and charities to take care of our most vulnerable populations. Here are four nonprofits to support this Giving Tuesday.

DETROIT – With so many people out of work, the need is great this holiday season. Local organizations -- like Focus: HOPE -- are trying to ease the burden one meal at a time. Loretta Brown is one of hundreds -- yes, hundreds -- of volunteers working with Focus: HOPE to bring food to low income seniors across Metro Detroit. “So we’ll have the turkey, produce, stuffing -- all things for a holiday meal -- and not just for Christmas, but hopefully a few more days before and after that,” said Focus: HOPE Food Program Director Frank Kubik,Saturday, Focus: Hope delivered 1,400 special holiday boxes. “They said, ‘No problem!’ They stepped up and said they’ll do what needs to be done.”You can donate to Focus: HOPE on its official website here.

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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.

DETROIT – Officers with the Detroit Police Department’s Sixth Precinct dropped off several Thanksgiving meals to residents Thursday. RELATED: VIDEO: Turkeys seek protection at Northville Township Police DepartmentAccording to the Detroit police, officers handed out turkeys and all the fixings to several residents in their community. READ MORE: Community News

RIVER ROUGE, Mich. – The All-Star Giveback event took place Thursday at River Rouge High School. To practice safe social distancing, the event was done in a drive-thru style in the school parking lot. They need care. They need help. Whitmer is asking Michiganders to wear masks, practice social distancing, wash hands frequently and avoid large gatherings over the holiday.