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What began as a business and marketing assignment at Grosse Pointe North High School quickly grew into something bigger than product design.
The “Go 4 it” spirit made a big appearance on Detroit’s east side, where families going through a hard time had a heavy weight lifted from their shoulders.
Tough times at home can make holiday cheer a challenge. For almost 20 years, Detroit Pistons owner Tom Gores has taken on the challenge to brighten the lives of local kids.
Six single mothers received an unexpected blessing this holiday season when Detroit business owner Romelo Benji sponsored a Thanksgiving shopping spree at Detroit People’s Food Co-op.
The Hitha Healing House is nurturing mothers the same way they care for their little ones, offering a community of support and holistic services for expectant and new moms.
A business and marketing class at Grosse Pointe North High School, led by educator Scott Sowers, undertook a project to design shoe collections with themes such as NFL, NBA, and various cultural elements. The project, supported by a grant from the Grosse Pointe Foundation for Public Education, aimed to donate the shoes to Matrix Human Services, a nonprofit aiding children in need. Students learned about corporate social responsibility and the impact of their work, as expressed by student Steven SantaMarinaa and Matrix COO Nicole Pilgrim. The initiative highlighted the importance of providing new, well-fitting shoes to children and the potential for the project to become an annual event.
The Go 4 It Send Some Love event in February encouraged participants to create handwritten cards and letters for seniors, active military, and foster children, including Patricia Allen, a senior recovering from surgery. Participants like Geralyn Stephens Gunn were inspired by personal stories, as she donated card supplies in memory of her late mother. Recipients such as Regina McIver appreciated the personal touch of handwritten cards, noting their rarity in the digital age. The event series will continue until 2026, with a January initiative planned in partnership with Reach Out and Read.
Local 4 is recognizing a Redford Township nonprofit and its leader for our Go 4 It awards this month. Redford Interfaith Relief provides food assistance to the community, allowing residents to choose what food they'd like and need to eat. Angela Wolf, the executive director of Redford Interfaith Relief, shares more about the nonprofit's work.
Local 4 is hosting a toy drive on December 10, 2025, from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Kroger on Fort Street in Southgate, in partnership with Toys For Tots, Kroger, Henry Ford Health, and the Gilbert Family Foundation. The initiative aims to collect new toys for children in the Metro Detroit area to ensure they have a memorable holiday season.
Local 4 is hosting a toy drive on December 10, 2025, from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Kroger on Fort Street in Southgate, in partnership with Toys For Tots, Kroger, Henry Ford Health, and the Gilbert Family Foundation. The initiative aims to collect new toys for children in the Metro Detroit area to ensure they have a memorable holiday season.
Believe it or not. Christmas is just two weeks away. We're helping Go 4 It by making sure kids and our community get to celebrate by opening new toys on Christmas morning. We've seen a great turnout of people, despite the bad weather, to drop off toys. So far, we've filled up 14 pallets. Toys for Tots organizer Phil Smith talked about the Kroger toy drive in Southgate
We're hosting a toy drive on December 10, 2025, from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Kroger on Fort Street in Southgate, in partnership with Toys For Tots, Kroger, Henry Ford Health, and the Gilbert Family Foundation. The initiative aims to collect new toys for children in the Metro Detroit area to ensure they have a memorable holiday season.