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Grosse Pointe Woods high school students turn shoe design assignment into community project
Read full article: Grosse Pointe Woods high school students turn shoe design assignment into community projectWhat began as a business and marketing assignment at Grosse Pointe North High School quickly grew into something bigger than product design.
‘Go 4 It’ spirit shines as police deliver holiday joy to kids in need on Detroit’s east side
Read full article: ‘Go 4 It’ spirit shines as police deliver holiday joy to kids in need on Detroit’s east sideThe “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.
Pistons Owner Tom Gores helps bring holiday cheer to Detroit families with massive toy giveaway
Read full article: Pistons Owner Tom Gores helps bring holiday cheer to Detroit families with massive toy giveawayTough 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.
Detroit People’s Food Co-op hosts Thanksgiving giveaway for single mothers
Read full article: Detroit People’s Food Co-op hosts Thanksgiving giveaway for single mothersSix 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.
Go 4 It: Help Reach Out and Read Michigan collect new books for kids
Read full article: Go 4 It: Help Reach Out and Read Michigan collect new books for kidsJoin Local 4 and Reach Out and Read Michigan in collecting new books for children up to 5 years old. Bring donations on Jan. 21 to the Southfield Library on Evergreen Road between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m.
Go 4 It: How new books for young kids are helping families
Read full article: Go 4 It: How new books for young kids are helping familiesLocal 4 collaborates with Reach Out and Read Michigan for the Go 4 It event to promote early childhood literacy by collecting new books for children up to age 5.
Go 4 It: Raise readers early with new book drive at Southfield Library
Read full article: Go 4 It: Raise readers early with new book drive at Southfield LibraryLocal 4 is collaborating with Reach Out and Read Michigan on the Go 4 It project to promote early reading habits. Ron Hilliard emphasizes the importance of reading in early childhood for brain development and parent-child bonding. The event, aimed at collecting new books from the suggested list, will be held at the Southfield Library on January 21.
High school marketing class turns project into shoe donation drive
Read full article: High school marketing class turns project into shoe donation driveA 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.
Seniors, military, foster children touched by handwritten cards in Go 4 It event
Read full article: Seniors, military, foster children touched by handwritten cards in Go 4 It eventThe 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.
Go 4 It: Recognizing a Redford nonprofit that embraces teamwork and dignity
Read full article: Go 4 It: Recognizing a Redford nonprofit that embraces teamwork and dignityLocal 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.
Toys for Tots Go 4 It drive spreads holiday joy across Metro Detroit
Read full article: Toys for Tots Go 4 It drive spreads holiday joy across Metro DetroitLocal 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.
Go 4 It toy drive collects toys for Metro Detroit children this holiday season
Read full article: Go 4 It toy drive collects toys for Metro Detroit children this holiday seasonLocal 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.