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The downtown Ann Arbor theater will show entries in the fifth annual New York Cat Film Festival at 1:30 p.m. on Jan. 15.

Families can "shop" at the toy store each year before the holidays at C.S. Mott Children's Hospital.

The 13-year-old boy behind Dominic's Christmas Wish pajama and book drive is asking the community for extra help this year due to his particularly difficult year battling illness.

The annual Rockin' for the Hungry food and fund drive surpassed its goal of raising one million meals for hungry community members in 2022.

Giving Tuesday is upon us and the season of charitable giving is in full swing.

Wayne County gave away hundreds of turkeys to families in need at their annual Thanksgiving turkey drive on Saturday.

As food price inflation soars, front-line charities say they may have to cut down on vital services.

Washtenaw County's largest food bank and food rescue program is accepting unopened Halloween candy.

Michigan Medicine and Food Gatherers are asking the community to help them raise 1 million meals for people in need.

Here's how you can give back to the community this season.

Get involved with SAWC during National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week.

Sutton, 13, has raised almost $8,000 for area environmental causes and nonprofits through selling handmade biodegradable bracelets and ornaments through her JustIZZY initiative.

Crowdfunding has gained popularity, making it important to understand how it's connected to taxes and the IRS.

The Scot Baby Box Appeal has been collecting aid for Ukrainians since the Russian invasion began.

Think charitably on Tuesday during National Nonprofits Day.

C.S. Mott Children's Hospital will be able to triple its current musical therapy services for its patients through the brand-new Sophie's Place studio.

The Jackson Road employment office is collecting school supply donations in its lobby between 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays until Aug. 15.

The Charity Commission is looking at whether it needs to act over donations to Prince Charles' charity.

The money and food raised during the Rotary Fights Child Hunger drive will be distributed to 170 local Food Gatherers partners who provide grocery and food services.

A major donor was listed as a director of a firm secretly owned by a Russian oligarch close to Putin.

Michigan Medicine and Food Gatherers share results of fifth food drive.

We're selling a mix of winners and losers here because we cannot fund our distribution by only selling our favorite stocks.

The soccer club co-founder and Google executive is spending a month in his native Poland helping refugees fleeing the war in Ukraine.

Tickets cost $20 and go on sale at 10 a.m. this Friday.

Tony Pate from St. Clair Shores, Michigan started by collecting supplies in his garage and now he’s delivered them to a hospital in Ukraine. He has plans to make another trip.

For years, a Southeast Michigan farm has been taking in abused and neglected animals, and giving them a happier and healthier life.

A man from St. Clair Shores is in the midst of a 4,900-mile journey to get equipment, like body armor, into Ukraine.

Hackers of all sorts are trying to take advantage of people hoping to donate to a cause, especially in times of crises.

Many people feel compelled to help the victims of the war in Ukraine. A St. Clair Shores family has gone as far as to turn their garage into a donation hub.

There are many charitable organizations looking to help the people of Ukraine -- but scammers are also trying to take advantage of the generosity.

Bitcoin donations to the Ukrainian army are soaring after Moscow launched a large-scale offensive early Thursday.

Until the end of March, visitors to the Main Street cannabis retailer can drop off new winter essentials including socks, gloves, hats and warm sweatpants.

Volunteers are working to feed Metro Detroit families in need this holiday season.

Time is of the essence for the Salvation Army in New Mexico now that the Grinch has thrown a wrench into the group’s holiday toy program.

Harper's Toy Drive collected toys for pediatric patients spending the holidays at U-M's Mott Children's Hospital.

Scott and Pammy Kramer have turned their tragic journey with childhood cancer into a force for good.

Many people have been offering emotional and financial support to the families who were impacted by the Oxford High School Shooting.

Staff from U-M's ER department donated personal hygiene kits this week to local homeless shelters.

Giving Tuesday is upon us and the season of charitable giving is in full swing.

Donations are being made through the Gift of Warmth Telethon.

With Giving Tuesday now here, people might want to donate money to a good cause, but simply might not have much of it lying around.

One Downriver nurse is redefining what it means to take care of her patients by going beyond the hospital bed.

The Salvation Army of Metro Detroit is launching its annual Red Kettle Christmas Campaign.

In-person and online donations will be accepted through Oct. 3.

The Humane Society of Huron Valley (HSHV) and new community partners are working together to feed hungry Washtenaw County pets.

Beautiful blooms full of color and fragrance, are what you will find at Flowers for Dreams in Eastern Market; but this is so much more than just a flower shop. Every bouquet helps a local charity.

Many people want to offer financial help to those in Haiti and Afghanistan and scammers are taking advantage of that.

Learn how the Breakfast at St. Andrew's has continued service every day during the pandemic.

Books can be dropped off at the Ann Arbor District Library’s Traverwood branch between noon and 8 p.m. during the week until July 31.

Since the start of India’s COVID crisis, the Oakland County nonprofit has donated more than 210,000 meal kits to India.

As Metro Detroiters deal with the aftermath of the devastating storms, the American Red Cross is traveling from city to city to help people clean up.

Mount Clemens firefighter Josh Ringstad went several months without a haircut so he could donate his hair.

See how you can support two local breweries and make donations to Habitat for Humanity of Huron Valley's 2021 House That Beer Built.

Donations will allow a group to hand out cash gifts to people experiencing homelessness in Denver.

This pandemic has been a hardship for many, including local charities that have a mission to help those in need and provide hope. There’s one charity that’s picking up “Truckloads of Hope,” and helping those in the community. All 38 Metro Detroit Chevy Dealers are collecting donations of toiletries, socks, underwear, sheets, blankets, and hand sanitizer for their “Truckloads of Hope” event. Capuchin Soup Kitchen collects these types of donations for their Shower Programs, which assist those who have inadequate shelter. The Metro Detroit Chevy Dealers’ “Truckloads of Hope” will be collecting donations until March 31.

The Day of Giving for Michigan Humane on Thursday, February 11, was a big success thanks to you! There’s still time to donate and there’s a TRIPLE MATCH. The funds raised during the Day of Giving Telethon are crucial in supporting the lifesaving programs that homeless animals in our communities depend on. It’s because of your donations that these animals are able to find new families as we prepare them for adoption. You also keep families together through our Judith Caplan Phillips Pet Pantry, providing pet food and supplies to families in need.

Big donations in 2020 helped many HBCUs, but they still lag behind other schools financially HBCUs have produced 80% of the nation's Black judges and 50% of Black doctors, according to The Network Journal, and now the first woman to be vice president of the United States. But these institutions are still struggling to get the financial support they need. Michelle Miller reports on the impact of historically Black colleges and universities.