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Our next Go 4 It event aims to help animals at a Metro Detroit shelter by collecting needed supplies.

Tell us why a Local 4 reporter should visit your school for March Reading Month!

What began as a business and marketing assignment at Grosse Pointe North High School quickly grew into something bigger than product design.

Our first Go 4 It event of 2026 takes us to Oakland County, where we’re hosting a book drive to help young readers.

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.

There are a lot of people struggling right now to make ends meet, often having to decide which bills they can afford to pay.

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.

Nurse LaToya Freeman founded her home healthcare company, "Love is Zaki," in 2023, inspired by a family tragedy and named after her godson. Dedicated to providing compassionate care, Freeman serves 11 patients, including her mother, focusing on personalized medical attention and empowerment, allowing patients to confidently engage in their healthcare. She also established the Ann Arbor chapter of the National Black Nurses Association to support nurses of color. Freeman finds fulfillment in her work, cherishing moments when patients are well-prepared for their medical appointments and the joy she brings to others.

Thousands are expected to participate in the Cupid’s Undie Run on February 14, 2026, in Detroit, braving the cold in their underwear to support neurofibromatosis (NF) research. Sponsored by NFX, a nonprofit founded by Dan and Jennifer Gilbert, the event raises funds for the Children’s Tumor Foundation. Alexis Weisbrod, NFX team lead, emphasizes the importance of funding for NF research and patient support. Event director Brad Porter highlights the fun, community-focused nature of the run, which includes music and starts at 2 p.m.; registration is still open for participants 21 and older.

Detroit teacher Beverly Hannett-Price, aged 90, was honored with a Guinness World Record for the longest teaching career after 67 years at Detroit Country Day School. The surprise assembly featured former students from various fields, including a Hollywood actor and a CEO, who praised her lasting impact on their lives. Actor Courtney B. Vance shared a personal story of her support during a family tragedy, highlighting her role beyond the classroom. Hannett-Price, who has no plans for retirement, continues to inspire with her timeless lesson: "Be the best version of yourself."

More often than not, it's the people who quietly do their job day in and day out who really make a difference in their community. That rings true for the principal at Holy Redeemer, a small catholic school in Southwest Detroit, who is helping students grow in many ways.

Local 4 and Reach Out and Read Michigan partnered for the Raising Readers Go 4 It event to collect new books for children up to age 5. A local doctor explains how books can help children calm down before bedtime. 

Members of the Metro Detroit community showed up for young children during the Raising Readers Go 4 It event. Local 4 and Reach Out and Read Michigan partnered to collect books for kids at the Southfield Public Library on Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026. 

Kristen Pontz is the Wish Director at The Rainbow Connection, an nonprofit helping families get a boost and reclaim the joyful moments illness tries to steal away, and she's the recipient of our Go 4 It Award. Hear from wish recipients about how she helps bring joy to families as they're going through tough moments. 

"Raising readers"! That's the goal of today's "Go 4 it" event! Local 4 asked you to donate new books for kids, and you came out in force like always! In addition to hundreds of books, our viewers also donated more than $4,000 to "Reach Out and Read Michigan".

"Raising Readers" has been the goal of Wednesday's "Go 4 it" event. Local 4 asked viewers to donate new books for kids who are just starting to learn the magic of reading, and you responded. Ron Hilliard led the charge over at the Southfield Public Library, where the event just wrapped up. It sure looked like folks showed up in person and online to make this a success.

Local 4 partnered with Reach out and Read Michigan to collect books for children ages zero to five from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Southfield Public Library on Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026. Reach out and Read Medical Director Dr. Tiffany Munzer joined Local 4 to discuss the importance of early reading.