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Angela Hospice - from personal experience, Mike highly recommends Angela Hospice. If you need their service or general information about hospice care, contact them. If you can volunteer or wish to make a donation, don't hesistate to click link for information.

American Cancer Society (ACS) in Michigan - use zip code or city to find info for your local MI area.

American Red Cross Southeast Michigan

Capuchin Soup Kitchen (Detroit) - "serves the poor who suffer from the lack of basic human needs: material needs, such as food, clothing, and household necessities; psychological needs, such as motivation, self-esteem, and rehabilitation; and social needs, such as support systems and meaningful relationships."

Charity Motors (Detroit) - "non-profit organization dedicated to helping the underprivileged with transportation. When you donate your vehicle to Charity Motors, not only are you helping a needy person with a car, but you can also choose any non-profit organization (including churches) to receive the proceeds from the sale of your donated vehicle. Plus, your donation is tax deductible."

ChristNet - "a seasonal rotating emergency shelter (open October through May) for men, women, and children when accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. As a shared ministry of more than fifty Protestant and Catholic churches in the Downriver and western Wayne County suburbs, the goal of ChristNet is to insure that no one has to be left out in the cold."

COTS Detroit - Coalition on Temporary Shelter - helping the homeless in Detroit.

Detroit Rescue Mission - "founded in Detroit in 1909 and February 14, 2007 will mark its 98th year of service to Detroit's needy and homeless. The Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries is a Christian faith-based charitable organization, accredited by the Commission for Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF). DRMM is dedicated to meeting the basic needs of humanity, while motivating individuals to rebuild their lives, one life at a time."

Forgotten Harvest - Fights hunger and waste. It rescues nearly 8 million pounds of food per year by collecting surplus prepared and perishable food from a variety of sources such as grocery stores, restaurants, caterers, dairies, farmers, wholesale food distributors, and other Health Department-approved sources. Donated food is delivered free of charge to emergency food providers in the metro Detroit area.

Gilda's Club - Metro Detroit and Gilda's Club - Grand Rapids - "Free of charge and non-profit, Gilda's Clubs offer support and networking groups, seminars, workshops, specialized children's programs and social events, in a nonresidential and home-like setting."

Greenview Hepatitis C Fund - 100% of proceeds benefit hepatitis C research at the University of Michigan.

Habitat for Humanity Detroit - helps Detroit families in need to build simple, decent, affordable housing.

Humane Society - Michigan (Michigan Humane Society) - a private, nonprofit organization that receives no government funding. Mission: "To end companion animal homelessness, to provide the highest quality service and compassion to the animals entrusted to our care, and to be a leader in promoting humane values."

Karmanos Cancer Institute - the Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute for cancer treatment and cancer research. The Institute is among the nation's best cancer centers and is supported by hundreds of volunteers and thousands of financial donors.

KenMat Youth Foundation & Scholarship Fund - "to improve quality of life in the Michigan region through efforts that strengthen children's futures, foster rich cultural expression, and deepen connects to nature and community. In partnership with others, we work to advance a vital, just, and caring community."

Lighthouse of Oakland County - helping the homeless in Oakland County.

Looking for My Sister, Inc. (LFMS) - a non-profit 501(c)3 organization working toward the prevention and cessation of domestic violence through education, outreach, and intervention by providing short and long-term solutions to victims and survivors of domestic violence in the Metro Detroit area.

Make-A-Wish Foundation® of Michigan - "grants the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength, and joy."

March of Dimes in Michigan - "Researchers, volunteers, educators, outreach workers and advocates work together to give all babies a fighting chance against the threats to their health. Things like: prematurity, birth defects and low birthweight."

McCarty Cancer Foundation - "dedicated to raising awareness of multiple myeloma and improving the quality of life of myeloma cancer patients, while working toward prevention and a cure."

O.A.T.S. (Offering Alternative Therapy with Smiles, Inc.) - a 501c3 non profit volunteer based organization and therapeutic riding facility in Clarkston. Mission: "To encourage and promote the health, well being and happiness of handicapped individuals through horseback riding and related activities." Volunteers get to experience the benefit of bringing horses and the disabled together.

Old Newsboys' Goodfellow Fund of Detroit - "sole mission is to ensure that there is No Kiddie Without a Christmas". Each holiday season the Detroit Goodfellows distribute holiday gift boxes to children ages five through 13 living in Detroit, Highland Park and Hamtramck. Each child receives warm clothing, toys, books, games and candy. They also have Shoe, Dental, Campership programs.

Operation Quiet Comfort (OQC) - "Your donations help us to provide meaningful support to our wounded warriors and the amazing medical professionals who care for them. OQC is positioned at U.S. Combat Support Hospitals, Troop Medical Clinics, and with medic teams on the front lines." This is a 100% volunteer nonprofit organization based in LaSalle, MI.

Penrickton Center for Blind Children - Based in Taylor, MI. "a private non-profit agency, providing five-day residential, day care, and consultation/evaluation services to blind, multi-disabled children ages one through twelve. Each program is individually designed to promote independence in all aspects of daily living. There is no charge to families for our services provided to their children! Penrickton Center for Blind Children relies solely on private donations for all programs and services. Penrickton Center does not receive any State, Federal, Insurance or United Way funding. All donations to Penrickton Center are tax deductible."

Rescued Hearts - a new animal rescue group serving the southeastern Michigan area.

Salvation Army - Eastern Michigan and Salvation Army - Western Michigan

Shelter To Home, Inc. - a Non-Profit 501(c)3 animal rescue organization that works to save impounded animals in the Downriver Area of Metro-Detroit by placing them into a home foster care setting until permanent and loving homes can be found.

Special Olympics Michigan , Detroit , Find Your Local MI Program

Summer Wind Farms Animal Sanctuary - in Brown City (lower Thumb area). "We are a non-profit, USDA Licensed sanctuary for exotic birds, animals and reptiles. Our purpose is to provide a facility where these animals can live out their lives in a safe, well cared for environment."

The Children's Center - of Wayne County. "We provide troubled and at-risk youth the opportunity to realize their full potential; to develop a positive image of themselves and those around them; to appreciate physical and emotional well being, and to reinforce a strong, positive system of values."

Tomorrow’s Child/Michigan SIDS - a tax-exempt nonprofit organization. "It has expanded to address all infant health and to include professionals and providers of infant care. Bereavement services remain an essential part of our mission and we remain Michigan's only referral site for support to families who have experienced an infant death."

Toys for Tots South East Michigan , Bay County , Toys for Tots Michigan contacts

United Way Southeastern Michigan and Local United Ways throughout Michigan

Michigan Government information - about Charities in Michigan. Link takes you to lists of Licensed Charities, Laws and Statutes, more.

Charity Guide - Michigan - Find local or national charities in your area.

Catholic Charities - Michigan - "Catholic Charities aim to reduce poverty, support families and empower communities."

American Eagle Auction & Appraisal Company - based in Livonia, Michigan. They are master specialists at Fundraising & Charity Auctions, helping charities reach their financial goals.

Michigan Government information - helpful to Charities in Michigan. Link takes you to all types of Forms, Licensing, Laws and Statutes, Procedures, Requirements, helpful tips and articles, more.

January 18, 2008 (Jan 16, 2009): Charity Preview 2007 of the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. Proceeds to benefit Detroit-area children's charities. Annual Black Tie with tickets costing around $400.

January 28, 2008: Soup City 2008 at the Gem & Century Theatres in Detroit. Annual Benefit for COTS (Coalition On Temporary Shelter). "A Special Benefit to Help the Homeless Help Themselves!". event has restaurant food and entertainment.

Want to Golf for Charity? See Madman Mike's list of Charity Golf Events

June 21, 2008: Bike for Breast Cancer Pink Ribbon Ride in Boyne City. Annual Charlevoix/Emmet County cycling event. Routes Available: 7, 20, 42, & 65 Mile Rides.

September 7, 2008: Dawn Farm's 34th Anniversay Jamboree in Ypsilanti. 1pm - 6pm. The Dawn Farm Jamboree is an annual family event with free admission and free activities for all ages, including live music all day by a popular local band, hayrides, animals to pet, pony rides, a popular midway and other activities for children, tours of the 74 acre farm, and live and silent auctions with a variety of great bargains. Funds raised from this event help defray treatment costs for individuals who have no other resources. Dawn Farm welcomes the entire community to join us and share our celebration of success in helping addicts and alcoholics.

September 14, 2008: Bikers for Babies 2008 (motorcycle) in Martin, MI. 60 mile ride, Silent Auction, Vendors, Music, Lunch, Raffles, Door Prizes, Ride-in Bike Show. Tickets are $25.

October 24, 2008 (Friday): Harvest for the Homeless Benefit Dinner at the Holiday Inn in Southgate (south of Detroit). Tickets for the evening are $40 per person. Dinner is sponsored by ChristNet - a seasonal rotating emergency shelter (open October through May) for men, women, and children when accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.

TBA 2008: Mistletoe Marketplace - Assistance League of Southeastern Michigan's annual fund-raiser held annually the first Thursday after Thanksgiving.

Annual Fundraisers for St. John Hospice and St. John Hospitals: Oktoberfest with Auction, A Night to Care.

Lighthouse of Oakland County and Lighthouse PATH fundraising events

Febuary 8, 2008: An Evening of Black and Chrome - London Ontario, Canada (across from Detroit). Fundraiser for Thames Valley Children's Centre. features an annual sneak preview of the World of Motorcycles Expo. tickets cost about $50 each.

July 18-120, 2008: International Dragon Boats for the Cure (Dragon Boat Festival) on the Detroit River, Windsor Ontario, Canada side (across from Detroit). Annual event is to help raise funds to fight breast cancer.

September 19-20, 2008: Jazz In The Village - 3rd Annual - Sarnia, Canada (across from Port Huron). A Sarnia Organ Donor's Awareness Group event.

Cooking For A Cure Cookbook - Proceeds benefit The Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute and American Cancer Society's Relay For Life.

To find nonprofits or get information about charities, Mike recommends the following:

Idealist.org / Action Without Borders - "Over 43,000 nonprofit and community organizations in 165 countries, which you can search or browse by name, location or mission." Volunteer or find volunteers, plus other helpful resources.

GuideStar - The National Database of Nonprofit Organizations. information about individual nonprofit organizations finances, home links, etc.

Charity Guide - "The Charity Guide is a non profit web site designed to inform and educate those interested in making contributions to charitable organizations. Our primary goal is to provide quick and easy access to information about charitable organizations within your local area. We also strive to provide access to additional information concerning all aspects of charitable donations, from tax benefits to financial guidelines."

Charity Navigator - A guide to intelligent giving, independent charity evaluator.

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