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Local Charities to Support Year-Round

The need for support never stops, and many local organizations offer opportunities to donate and volunteer throughout the year. Here are a few ways you can make a positive impact in Michigan’s communities.

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Ann Arbor

Food Gatherers
Help fight hunger by donating food or volunteering your time year-round.
Donate: Food Gatherers Donation Page
Volunteer: Volunteer Opportunities

Salvation Army, Ann Arbor
Contribute to their ongoing programs that assist with food, gifts, and more.
Donate: Salvation Army Washtenaw County
Volunteer: Volunteer Opportunities

Detroit

Gleaners Community Food Bank
Donate non-perishable food or volunteer to help provide food security.
Donate: Gleaners Community Food Bank
Volunteer: Volunteer Opportunities

Capuchin Soup Kitchen
Help by donating meals or volunteering your time to support the community.
Donate: Ways to Give
Volunteer: Volunteer Information

Grand Rapids

Kids’ Food Basket: Provide meals for children or volunteer throughout the year.
Donate: Kids’ Food Basket
Volunteer: Volunteer Opportunities

Mel Trotter Ministries: Donate food, clothing, or other items to help local families.
Donate: Mel Trotter Ministries
Volunteer: Volunteer Information

Flint

Catholic Charities: Donate meals, toys, or volunteer to assist with ongoing community needs.
Donate: Catholic Charities Donation Page
Volunteer: Volunteer Opportunities

Food Bank of Eastern Michigan: Donate food or make a monetary contribution to help fight hunger.
Donate: Food Bank of Eastern Michigan
Volunteer: Volunteer Information

More organizations in Washtenaw County

Michigan Foster Care Closet
Support children in foster care by donating clothing, shoes, or essential supplies. The Michigan Foster Care Closet provides items at no cost to children in need, helping them feel supported and cared for during difficult times.

Learn more about MFCC
Volunteer: Volunteer with MFCC

Ele’s Place
This healing center supports grieving children, teens, and their families. Consider donating to help Ele’s Place continue offering free peer support programs to those coping with the loss of a loved one.

Click here to get started

Ozone House
Help at-risk youth and families by volunteering or donating to Ozone House. This organization provides safe housing, crisis support, and life-skills training for young people experiencing homelessness.

Donate: Donate to Ozone House
Volunteer: Volunteer Opportunities at Ozone House

Hope Clinic
Make a difference by supporting Hope Clinic’s mission to provide free medical, dental, and food services to those in need. Donations and volunteers are critical in helping local families access essential care and resources.

Donate: Donate to Hope Clinic
Volunteer: Volunteer at Hope Clinic

Humane Society of Huron Valley
Bring joy to animals in need by donating supplies, volunteering, or adopting a pet from the Humane Society of Huron Valley. Your contributions help provide care and shelter for homeless animals.

Donate: Donate to HSHV
Volunteer: Volunteer at HSHV