Advancing Macomb

This week’s comes from The Macomb Daily. Sterling Heights Public Library is spreading some much needed holiday cheer this season through their letters to Santa program, which allows kids to write letters to Santa and even receive their very own personalized message in response. The Library also has gift options for those in need of ideas, themed programs, and more. Read the full story here:

Shelby Township Library spreads cheer with book bundle sale, letters to Santa Santa’s dedicated elves have joined forces with the Kiwanis Club of Utica-Shelby Township to ensure every child receives a personal response from the man in the red suit.

Nonprofits work hard to provide for underserved communities, aid in their success, and create an immeasurable social impact. We are grateful to be one of the organizations picked by the Michigan Nonprofit Association and Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity to receive funds from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). Congratulations to the other Macomb County nonprofit recipients!

Read the full Macomb Daily article here:

Dozens of Macomb County nonprofits receive COVID-19 relief funds The Michigan Nonprofit Association and Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity announced Tuesday the 1,373 recipients of a grant between $5,000 and $25,000 via the MI Nonprofit Relief…

Our next Nonprofit Roundtable will be held virtually on December 13th at 1 p.m. This discussion will surround annual reporting for nonprofits with Megan McCandlish from Doeren Mayhew to provide some insight on errors typically found in these reports and the key financial ratios that potential funders and donors look at when reviewing your financial statements. RSVP here:

Annual Reporting for Nonprofits Providing leadership and resources needed to connect complex community challenges with high impact solutions in Macomb County.

One of the best ways to engage with your community is by attending local events! Here is a list of just a few things happening around Macomb County this week. Let us know below if you’re planning on attending any of these great events!

Mount Clemens Public Library
Clinton Macomb Public Library
St. Clair Shores Parks and Recreation
Downtown Mount Clemens

This week's comes from The Macomb Daily. The Suite Dreams Project, a unique and innovative Rochester-based program of the General Sports Foundation, has once again changed the lives of a family in need. While the Fowler family was away from home treating their 3-year-old's cancer at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, designers and crew from the Project rallied their talent and time to create a magical moment for the family. Read the full story here:

Home sweet home: Suite Dreams Project creates magical space for entire family Supporters known as ‘Beckett’s Warriors’ gather in Shelby Township to welcome the Fowlers home.

Our next is here! Our goal with this series is to highlight the amazing work of Macomb County nonprofits. This time, we spoke to executive director Karyn Curro and outreach coordinator Stacey Conte about Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers Program, its mission, and how Advancing Macomb has helped their journey. Read the full blog post here:

Nonprofit Spotlight: Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers Providing leadership and resources needed to connect complex community challenges with high impact solutions in Macomb County.

Advancing Macomb's mission has always had one goal: to connect complex community challenges with high-impact solutions in Macomb County. This manifests in many ways from our support of community initiatives like the Cairns Community Center to our biweekly Nonprofit Roundtable sessions. Our team works tirelessly to help Macomb County create an enriching environment to live, learn, work, recreate, and innovate.

Partner with us to invest in communities and organizations in Macomb County this : https://advancingmacomb.com/donate/

Our next Nonprofit Roundtable session is TOMORROW! Click the link below for more details:

Martha T. Berry Foundation: Serving Vulnerable Populations Providing leadership and resources needed to connect complex community challenges with high impact solutions in Macomb County.

One of the best ways to engage with your community is by attending local events! Here is a list of just a few things happening around Macomb County this week. Let us know below if you’re planning on attending any of these great events!
Recreation Authority Roseville & Eastpointe
Macomb Mall
St. Clair Shores Parks and Recreation
Big Red Orchard

Urgent, Please Help! We have over 300 local foster youth wish lists yet to be sponsored for Christmas!

If you or you and a group of your friends can help, please email Theresa directly at [email protected] today!

Our goal is to have all of these youth's wish lists sponsored by mid week! 💙

The name Michigan is the French form of the Ojibwa word mishigamaa, meaning "large water" or "large lake".

As we celebrate the Thanksgiving season, let's not forget to recognize the history and respect the sovereignty of Michigan’s Native American nations. It's important to honor these Indigenous communities and their role in shaping Michigan's regions. Happy !

We would like to wish everyone a happy and safe from your friends at Advancing Macomb!

Our next Nonprofit Roundtable will be held on November 29th at 1:00 p.m.! Join us and the Martha T. Berry Foundation at the Martha T. Berry Medical Care Facility in Mount Clemens to discuss serving vulnerable populations in Macomb County. RSVP here:

Martha T. Berry Foundation: Serving Vulnerable Populations Providing leadership and resources needed to connect complex community challenges with high impact solutions in Macomb County.

Looking to give back this holiday season? Consider donating to First State Bank - Michigan’s TeensGiving, benefiting Macomb County nonprofit TCB Youth Mentoring! Click the link below to learn more & donate!

🙌 A big shoutout to our amazing partners Mean Jean and Shannon Renee from 105.1 The Bounce. 🎙🎵 Together, we’re spreading holiday joy to teens in need. Your donation big or small, makes all the difference in helping support TCB Youth Mentoring in their mission to teach teens the importance of financial planning, money management and personal responsibility. We invite you to visit our website to explore the many ways you can support our cause through donations.
➡Make a Difference: https://www.fsb.bank/teensgiving

🎵 Like and follow our friends at 105.1 The Bounce https://www.facebook.com/1051TheBounce

➡Click to learn more about the incredible organization behind this initiative. https://tcbyouthmentoring.com/

This week's comes from The Macomb Daily. Forgotten Harvest, in collaboration with Metro Detroit businesses and nonprofits, is working to spread some holiday cheer this time of year by providing food for those in need! Read the full heartwarming article here:

Forgotten Harvest’s Hope for the Holidays brings food relief to needy families Forgotten Harvest mobile food pantries will be distributing the fixin’s for a holiday meal to 12,000 families now through Dec. 13.

Loving where you live begins with knowing what your community has to offer!

As Michiganders, we are lucky to have access to such beautiful and expansive Huron-Clinton Metroparks such as the Lake St. Clair Metropark in Harrison Township! The park has so much to offer everyone, from recreational courts to walking trails.

Let us know how much you 💛 our Metroparks!

Unsure on how to make your nonprofit stand out on a.k.a. the day of global giving? No worries, we have you covered! Here are 6 ways to help your nonprofit stand out amongst the rest:

How To Make Your Nonprofit Standout on Giving Tuesday Providing leadership and resources needed to connect complex community challenges with high impact solutions in Macomb County.

One of the best ways to engage with your community is by attending local events! Here is a list of just a few things happening around Macomb County this week. Let us know below if you’re planning on attending any of these great events!

Recreation Authority Roseville & Eastpointe
Clinton Macomb Public Library
Hope Care and Beyond
Downtown Mount Clemens

It's First State Bank - Michigan Banksgiving and it is time to vote! The finalists have been announced and we have many Macomb County organizations represented. Cast your vote through November 24 and help spread the word to others.

🥁Drumroll, please!

🎉The moment is finally here – the finalist for the 2023 Banksgiving are in!

🌟Voting is officially OPEN, and your support can make a difference. Cast your vote through November 24 and help us spread the word by sharing this post with friends! 💰The top vote-getters in each category will secure a $5,000 donation, and the organization with the most overall votes will receive $10,000!

Visit www.fsb.bank/banksgiving to meet the incredible finalists and make your vote count. Let’s make this Banksgiving unforgettable!

🔵Arts/Education/Culture Category

Chaldean Community Foundation
Dutton Farm Inc.
Gianna House-Mi
Macomb Ballet Company
The Art of Group Conversation

🟢Human Supportive Services Category

Homes for Heroic Veterans
Martha T. Berry Foundation
Neighbors United
True North To Freedom
More Than a Bus

🔵Children & Families Category

Comprehensive Youth Services
Family Youth Interventions
LifeLab Kids Foundation
The Poppy Project
Forge The Future

🟢Environment/Community Improvement Category

Michigan Military Technical Historical Society
Urban Seed - Eastpointe, MI
UTICA LIONS CLUB
Greater Washington Area Historical Society
Rochester Hills Little League

We would like to extend our gratitude to the brave soldiers that have served for their sacrifice and bravery. Happy Veterans Day!

This week's comes from The Macomb Daily and covers the annual MISD Reading Carnival. The event encompassed art, science, theater, and plenty of books, as well as a meet-and-greet with Michigan authors Jonathan Rand and Carrie Pearson. This event works to open kids' minds to new interests and, of course, encourage them to read more books! Read the full story here:

MISD Reading Carnival captures kids’ imagination The Macomb Reads Carnival offered STEM activities, arts and crafts, games that were related to reading and books, and presentations from authors.

One of the best ways to engage with your community is by attending local events! Here is a list of just a few things happening around Macomb County this week. Let us know below if you’re planning on attending any of these great events!

Clinton River Watershed Council
Eastpointe Memorial Library
Gardner White Furniture
City of Sterling Heights

Looking for a volunteer opportunity? Friends of Foster Kids could use your help!

💙 Calling all Angels! 💙 Can you help us this week with unloading boxes and organizing our shelves Monday-Thursday this week?
We must be ready for the start of our Christmas program at the end of the month and would love your help.
Please sign up today at: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0D49ACAE2AA1FA7-44799980-2023 #/

A great way to help make this holiday season special for those in need 🍭

Our Candy 4 Kids drive with the Macomb Charitable Foundation begins TODAY!!

Drop off your extra Halloween candy to the Recreation Center to help make Christmas so special for children in need. ♥

This week's comes from C & G Newspapers. Three local nonprofits have taken up residence together in Eastpointe:The Bettye Harris Foundation, Lift Up a Child, and Let Me See Your Hands. While the nonprofits are three separate entities and operate as such, they will take advantage of their close quarters by helping each other access resources, share contacts, and help the community! Read the full story here:

Three Eastpointe nonprofits work together to help others EASTPOINTE — Three local residents who each run their own nonprofit organizations have teamed up in an effort to further support the community.

Loving where you live begins with knowing what your community has to offer! Fraser Public Library has plenty of great offerings, including clubs and even a 3D printer. Libraries like this offer spaces for people of all ages and walks of life to come together to socialize, learn, and expand their horizons.

Let us know how much you 💛 your local library!

We're excited to announce that the series is BACK! Our goal with this series is to highlight amazing Macomb County nonprofits. This time, we spoke to Kevin McAlpine, CFRE, board president of Macomb Foster Closet, about the organization, its mission, and how Advancing Macomb has helped their journey. Read the full blog post here:

Nonprofit Spotlight: Macomb Foster Closet Providing leadership and resources needed to connect complex community challenges with high impact solutions in Macomb County.

We’d like to wish everyone a happy and safe Halloween!

Friendly reminder that our next Nonprofit Roundtable session is TOMORROW, November 1st at 1 p.m.!

This virtual event will be a discussion and networking session. With the holidays and end of the year approaching we should have plenty to share on giving plans, holiday events, and more. As always, we will share nonprofit resources and use our collective knowledge to provide peer support. RSVP here: https://advancingmacomb.com/round-table-event/nonprofit-roundtable-11-1-23/

One of the best ways to engage with your community is by attending local events! Here is a list of just a few things happening around Macomb County this week. Let us know below if you’re planning on attending any of these great events!

Sterling Heights Public Library
Mount Clemens Public Library
Recreation Authority Roseville & Eastpointe

💙 PLEASE HELP! 💙 We are looking for strong High School students to help with our move! Need service hours for clubs or just want to help? We would LOVE your help! 💙
Please sign up at: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0D49ACAE2AA1FA7-44799980-2023 #/ so we know how many to expect. Thank you!! 💙

This week's comes from The Macomb Daily. Businesses all around Mount Clemens (including Advancing Macomb Board Member Jodi Debbrecht Switalski's firm, Switalski Law, PLLC!) are participating in some friendly competition by displaying decorated skeletons. The competition has been put on by the Mount Clemens Beautification Committee for six years. Read the full story here ☠:

Mount Clemens skeleton contest fuels friendly competition and fun for visitors ‘Hocus Pocus,’ ‘Treasure Island,’ and ‘The Great Gatsby’ among the cool but creepy skeleton displays created by Mount Clemens businesses.

One of the best ways to engage with your community is by attending local events! Here is a list of just a few things happening around Macomb County this week. Let us know below if you’re planning on attending any of these great events!

Macomb Mall
The Shores Church
Fraser Public Library
Harrison Township

NP Roundtable Feedback Needed!
Advancing Macomb Nonprofit Roundtable: Feedback for 2024 and Beyond

We are seeking your input on the impact of the Nonprofit Roundtable for you and your organization. The survey should take just a few minutes of your time.

This is an opportunity for you to honestly tell us how we are doing with the Macomb County Nonprofit Roundtable and how we might do better. Your responses to this survey will be anonymous. Nothing you say in this survey will affect your ability to participate in Advancing Macomb's programs or services in any way.

Advancing Macomb Nonprofit Roundtable: Feedback for 2024 and Beyond Take this survey powered by surveymonkey.com. Create your own surveys for free.

This week's comes from WXYZ Detroit. We're all aware of the Big 3 strikes happening right now, but what you may not know is that local restaurants are stepping up to support the strikers in an incredible demonstration of community and kindness. Restaurants all around Metro Detroit are opening up their restrooms to strikers as well as offering free and discounted food! Read the full story here:

'They support us': Local restaurants step up to help striking workers Local restaurants say UAW workers supported them when times got tough during COVID-19, and now they're returning the favor.

Loving where you live begins with knowing what your community has to offer! Eastpointe's Spindler Park has plenty of fun things to do, including their brand-new co****le court. Parks like Spindler offer spaces for people of all ages and walks of life to come together to socialize, exercise, and have a good time.

Let us know how much you 💛 your local parks!

More weekend fun 👻

We have just about 90 vendors signed up to pass out candy at the Halloween Fun Fest! If you're interested in bringing your family for some Trick-or-Treating fun, pick up your wristbands now at the Civic Ice Arena! $3 each. Ages, 2 and under are free.

Tomorrow!

Warren's Harvest Treat is only two days away! Come trick or treat with us at the Warren Community Center! Plus, you can show off your costume in a professional photo from Patrick Studios, get your face painted, and even pick up a FREE pumpkin at our pumpkin patch!

This event is free to attend and open to Warren residents!
Get all of the details here: https://fb.me/e/4G6MtPbPE

Is your company or group interested in participating? You can still sign up to pass out candy and join in on the fun! Just email Denise at [email protected] or give us a call at (586) 268-8400.