Stories

In metro Detroit, Arab Women United is creating a powerful movement—one that uplifts, educates, and connects Arab women navigating unique challenges. Founded with a deep passion for community and advocacy, Arab Women United has transformed from small gatherings into a growing force for leadership development and empowerment. SHARE Detroit has played a crucial role in amplifying this work, providing visibility, resources, and connections that continue to fuel their mission.

At Hospitality House Food Pantry in Commerce, two dedicated volunteers are proving that you don’t need a paycheck to make a powerful impact. John Wise and Lori Drellack, recently named Volunteers of the Year, go above and beyond—each in their own way—to help fight food insecurity and support their neighbors in need.

Though their roles differ, their shared commitment and compassion fuel the pantry's mission every single day.

Mend on the Move has recently set a $5,000 fundraising goal on their SHARE Detroit profile! Samantha Seelhoff, Mend on the Move’s Executive Director, told us a little bit more about the organization to help our readers determine if this is a cause they want to support (hint: we think it is!).

The 1st Annual Nonprofit Exploration Fair at Romeo Middle School was a huge success! On Thursday, February 27th there were over 60 nonprofits in total, who met one-on-one with 1200 Romeo students to educate and inform about how organizations serve the community. Share Detroit helped advise in the pre-planning phase for the event and supported engagement by sharing nonprofit missions and answering questions about volunteering and service.

Recovery Mobile Clinic has recently set a $20,000 fundraising goal for their Patient Recovery Fund on their SHARE Detroit profile! Founder Jordana Latozas says that SHARE Detroit has been a valuable resource in helping make community members aware of the work Recovery Mobile Clinic is doing and how to get involved, so we wanted to take some specific time to highlight the impact they make in Southeast Michigan and beyond. This will help readers like you understand why this fundraiser is so important!

SHARE Detroit is home to over 500 nonprofits. Each of these nonprofits has a page on our website where they can post their events, volunteer opportunities, and wishlists. Community members can also donate directly to nonprofits via their SHARE pages and nonprofits can use SHARE as their primary donation link on their own websites. Jennifer Jackson, founder of The DRE Project, sat down with SHARE to talk about the impact SHARE’s easy-to-use platform has had on her organization’s ability to maximize donations.

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As the holiday season approaches and you look forward to the deals offered on Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, and Cyber Monday to help treat yourself and your loved ones, don’t forget to support local nonprofits on Giving Tuesday. Giving Tuesday is celebrated each year in the United States on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving. It marks the beginning of a season of giving. You can use Giving Tuesday as an opportunity to learn about and contribute to the good being done in your community.

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November/December 2024 Volunteer Opportunities

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