International Homeless Animals Day
All I can do
is believe you will keep on being the warm
vaulting life, ravelled round mine,
although I may never hold you.
– Polly Atkin, “Rabbit in Morning”
Stories
Some call it stories. Others call it a blog. But here you will find nuggets of goodness to use and -- you guessed it -- SHARE!
National Financial Awareness Day (August 14th)
“I see financial education as an important part of that foundation of learning that children need to have in a world that is ever more complicated and requires that all of us understand computation and finance, and the implication of savings, because they are key to participating fully in what life has to offer in the United States.” - Paul H. O’Neil
How to Volunteer with Children in Metro Detroit
SHARE Detroit is partnered with a number of great nonprofits that work to support children in Metro Detroit. With so many nonprofits to choose from, it can be hard to decide which one (or ones!) you can give your time or money to! SHARE is here to make that choice easier! There are several ways you can use our website search features to find a nonprofit that aligns with your values.
Hop-A-Park Day (first Saturday in July)
"My perfect weekend is going for a walk with my family in the park. I don't think there's anything better." – Anne Wojcicki
Did you know the first Saturday in July is National Hop-A-Park Day? This is a day that encourages people to get out and explore the parks around them! Parks provide a great place for people to gather and enjoy nature. Whether they’re tucked away in neighborhoods, the center of cities and towns, or part of a nature reserve, parks are important to the wellbeing of our peoples and planets!
Happy Fourth of July!
“We must be free not because we claim freedom, but because we practice it.” — William Faulkner
As we gather for this long weekend to celebrate the anniversary of our nation’s independence, let us use this time to reflect on what America means to ourselves and what it could mean for others. Need does not get a vacation so just as we want to gather and enjoy the company of our friends and family, it is important to remember those who may have a more complicated relationship to Independence Day or are otherwise requiring help this holiday.
How to Volunteer with Animals in Metro Detroit
Metro Detroit is home to many great nonprofit animal shelters and care facilities that each work hard to provide animals with food, medical care, and love in addition to finding them their forever homes. SHARE Detroit is here to make it easy to find a nonprofit to support that aligns with your values. Whether you are looking to volunteer time, make a donation, shop a wish list, or attend an event, our platform can help you narrow your choices through a variety of parameters that will help you make the choice that is right for you and the animals you want to help!
SHARE Detroit Kicks Off Summer Volunteering
Share Detroit held its second annual Summer SHARE event at Jimmy John’s Field on June 10th. Nonprofit partners, sponsors, and community members came together to enjoy a BBQ meal and celebrate the start of summer watching the Eastside Diamond Hoppers split a double header with the Birmingham Bloomfield Beavers from the stadium’s patio.
Let's Connect!
The 3rd Act is pleased to sponsor the Summer Share Kickoff party again this year at Jimmy John’s Field, Saturday, June 10th at 5:00 p.m.
Group Volunteer Opportunities!
Volunteer Service - Your way to help local organizations
Thank you for your commitment to volunteer service and all your efforts to help Detroit charitable organizations. Share Detroit’s platform offers you five easy ways to successful volunteer engagement:
