Looking for a way to give back this holiday season?
Here's just a few local nonprofits that can use a hand.
For a complete list of our Nonprofit Partners, click here.
American Diabetes Association
Mary Riegle
300 Galleria Officentre, Suite 111, Southfield, MI 48034
(248) 433-3830
As
the nation's leading organizing dedicated to Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes
research and programs, we need individual and corporate volunteers to
help us raise awareness and funds. Office and event volunteers are
needed throughout the year; committee and volunteer leadership
opportunities available to those who can help accelerate our mission.
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Birmingham Area Senior Center (BASCC)
Renee Cortright
2121 Midvale Street, Birmingham, MI 48009
(248) 203-5270
Share the Spirit
The Birmingham
Area Senior Center (BASCC) invites you to "Share the Spirit" with
seniors in our community. In 2012, BASCC touched the lives of more than
40,000 area seniors through Supportive Outreach Services which
includes: Transportation, Information and Referral, Medical Equipment
Loans, and Support Groups plus social, fitness and enrichment
programs. Visit the BASCC website at www.bascc.org
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Birmingham Bloomfield Art Center
Annie VanGelderen
1516 S. Cranbrook Rd., Birmingham MI 48009
(248) 644-0866
Shop & Champagne
Dec. 4, 6:30-9pm.
This preview party for the BBAC's Holiday Shop, kicks off the season
with an elegant menu created by local chefs & restaurants, plus
champagne, music & art. 10% off all purchases. Tickets start at $70;
visit BBArtCenter.org. Supports educational & access programming.
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Birmingham Education Foundation
Laura Couger
31301 Evergreen Road, Beverly Hills, MI 48025
(248) 203-3030
Birmingham Education Foundation Annual Fund Campaign & Unabashed Bash
The
Birmingham Education Foundation is Paving the Way for Inspiration in
Birmingham Public Schools. Donors become part of a community supporting
Birmingham teachers and students in key focus areas: academics, art,
STEM, athletics. The VEX Robot project represents
enrichment activities occurring all throughout our district; made
possible by contributions from caring individuals like you. Learn more
at www.supportbef.org
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Birmingham Rotary Club
Bryan Frank
725 South Adams, Suite 135
(248) 644-8818
BBSO Rotary Benefit Concert
8 PM December 6th
at Christ Church Cranbrook; The Seasons concert put on by the BBSO to
benefit the Birmingham Rotary Club. Tickets are $50 each or 2 for $90.
Proceeds go towards clean water wells around the world. Each well costs
$6,500 and lasts for 20 years. Donations also appreciated. 2014 Masters Raffle/Cash Raffle:
Tickets are $100 each. 1st Prize is a trip to the masters or $5,000
cash prize, includes up to 24% taxes paid for prize. 2nd Prize is
$1,000. 3rd Prize is $500. Only 400 tickets available. Drawing held
March 13, 2014. Contact: Christine Winans (248) 505-1704
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Birmingham Youth Assistance
Diedra Righter / Nikki Keller
2436 W. Lincoln, Ste F102, Birmingham, MI 48009
(248) 203-4300
Red Raiser at Rojo Mexican Bistro
"Red Raiser,"
hosted by BYA and Rojo, aims to raise awareness of BYA's work in the
community and of our wonderful sponsors and partners. We are looking for
door prizes and raffle items from businesses in our community to help
enhance the evening's fun. Monday, December 2nd from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
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The Bottomless Toy Chest
Mickey Guisewite
(248) 646-8931 735 Forest Ave., Suite 204 B, Birmingham, MI 48009
The Bottomless Bowl
Our
second annual Bottomless Bowl will take place on November 7, 2014 from
7-10 p.m. at the Thunderbird Lanes in Troy. Please join us for a family
fun evening of bowling, a great silent auction, and lots of other fun
surprises. Visit www.bottomlesstoychest.org or call (248) 646-8931 for more info.
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Child Safe Michigan
Ashley Fell
30680 Montpelier, Suite 250
Madison Heights, MI 48071
(248) 353-0921
Holiday Card Campaign
Please come by the Birmingham Community House show November 14-16th or the Birmingham Winter Markt December 6-8th to purchase holiday tribute cards. 85% of the proceeds go directly to children in need. You can also visit our website at www.childsafemichigan.org and click holiday giving to give the gift of charity this holiday season! |
Common Ground
Lenda Jackson
1410 S. Telegraph Rd. Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302
(248) 451-3731
Common Ground's 24-hour Resource & Crisis Helpline
Have you ever
saved a life? You can make a difference by volunteering at Common
Ground's 24-hour Resource and Crisis Helpline! Our Crisis Helpline helps
people move from crisis to hope by providing access to confidential
crisis intervention, emotional support, debriefing, information and
referrals by phone, via text or by webchat. Get involved!
No experience required. We will train you. Contact Rose Chisolm at
(248) 456-8150 or email getinvolved@cghelps.org. For more information visit www.commongroundhelps.org and click volunteers under "about Common Ground."
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The Community House
Kathie Ninneman
380 South Bates Street, Birmingham
(248) 644-5832
TCH Events in 2014
The Community House, is seeking volunteers to work for several
fundraising events in 2014: TCH Gala, March 15; Farm to Table Block
Party, September 6; Birmingham House Tour, September 25; OUR TOWN Art
Show and Sale, October 8-11; Winter Holiday Gift Show, November 13
&14. All fundraising events support TCH Outreach Programming for at
risk youth.
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Defeat the Label
Jamie Greene
6441 Inkster Rd. Ste 160. Bloomfield Hills, MI 48301
(734) 536-1289
Defeat the Label,
a 501 c3 non profit anti bullying organization is seeking the support
of local businesses for our Anti Bullying Defeat the Label In Your
School Programming, Anonymous Bully Reporting App and our 2013
Stand4Change Day, which encourages students to take a stand against
bullying. More information about Defeat the Label is available at www.defeatthelabel.com
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Habitat for Humanity of Oakland County
150 Osmun Street
Pontiac, MI 48342 (248) 338-1843 Year-End Appeal to serve low-income families in Oakland County this holiday season
Since 1995,
Habitat Oakland County has served over 165 families through building and
rehabilitating homes in a dozen communities in Oakland County. These
homes are provided for families living often in deplorable conditions
and Habitat Oakland is there to give them a hand up. To become a home
owner partner, families put in 300 hours of sweat equity in building or
rehabbing their home and they also pay for their new home through
monthly mortgage payments to Habitat...which allows the cycle to
continue to provide homes for other deserving families.
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Kids Kicking Cancer
Cindy Cohen
27600 Northwestern Highway Suite 220
Southfield, MI 48034
Phone: (248) 864-8238
Welcome ongoing donations and volunteers
Kids Kicking Cancer a 501c3
non-profit, uses martial arts therapy to empower and ease pain in
children with serious illness. Services include martial arts classes
& hospital interventions for patients & siblings. Kids learn
breathing, relaxation techniques and martial arts. Cost-free program includes classes, uniforms, transportation & family support outings. www.kidskickingcancer.org
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Manresa Jesuit Retreat House
Rita Tinetti
www.manresa-sj.org
(248) 644-4933 ex. *815
December 1 - OPEN HOUSE 3 to 6 PM. Carols, decorations and holiday treats. Free
December 8 at 3 PM Concert - Cantate! an a cappella
chamber ensemble. $25 includes an afterglow. December 9 at 1 PM - Advent
Tea $15 248-644-4933 or www.manresa-sj.org
Save the Date! Manresa's Leadership Banquet April 12, 2014 at Cranbrook Institute of Science
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The Pink Fund
Molly MacDonald
PO Box 603
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48303
(248) 505-5222
Looking for volunteers to help process files, manage thank you notes. Monday-Friday between the hours of 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. Donations of manila file folders, gift cards for gas and food gratefully accepted and appreciated during holiday times. May be mailed to the address above. |
The Salvation Army Royal Oak Citadel (serving Southeast Oakland county) Captain Peter Mount
3015 N. Main Street, Royal Oak, Michigan 48073(248) 585-5600 We have many holiday volunteering opportunities, including: bell ringing, toy shop helpers, food box distribution, and even more! Please call for more information. |
Sky Foundation, Inc.
Sheila Sky Kasselman
33 Bloomfield Hills Parkway, Suite 130
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304
(248) 978-9845
November is Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month. Learn more at skyfoundationinc.org |
Variety the Children's Charity
Variety will sponsor a Bikes for Kids Party on December 11. Bikes
will be given to 150 deserving children. To sponsor a bike call Variety
at (248) 258-5511. Variety also sponsors an adopt-a-family program.
Needy children will be provided clothing and toys. 600 South Adams Road, Birmingham MI 48009 (248) 258-5511 |
Wish Upon a Teen
Laura Hansen, Program and Events Coordinator
36880 Woodward Avenue. Ste. 106. Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304
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