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Jeanne Fowler: A Difference Maker In The Community

Jeanne Fowler is the founder of Big Family of Michigan, a Macomb County organization dedicated to helping foster kids.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2012/12/31

Salvation Army Bell Ringers collect funds for charity. (Getty Images)

‘Why Do You Do That?’: A Bell Ringer’s Tale

Most of my life I have tried my best to avoid eye contact with strange men. But, for 8 hours each year I smile at all of them — women, too. I am a volunteer bell ringer for the Salvation Army.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2012/12/25

Renethia Jones and her son. (credit: WWJ/Pat Sweeting)

Program Puts Toys Under The Tree For Families In Need

Renethia Jones’ two young children kids don’t yet understand that their mom is unemployed, may lose their home and can’t afford to buy Christmas presents.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2012/12/24

Many Local Families In Need For The First Time This Christmas

With less than two weeks until Christmas a request for help is going out from an agency dedicated to making sure needy families have a good holiday.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2012/12/12

Help Neighbors In Need With St. Vincent de Paul

St. Vincent de Paul making the big push for your help during the holidays.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2012/12/05

Volunteers Of America Hosts Adopting Families Event

Volunteers of America will present their 20th Annual Adopting Families Event in Birmingham.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2012/12/01

Looking For A Black Friday Alternative? Crochet For Charity

Participants can teach Vista Maria residents to crochet and knit hats, washcloths and scarves to be donated to the homeless in Detroit.

CBS Detroit–2012/11/22

Retired Red Wings Volunteer At Capuchin Soup Kitchen

Signed autographs as much in demand as the meal when Kris Draper, Kirk Maltby and Chris Osgood volunteered their time on Detroit’s east side.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2012/11/19

Man Sentenced To Prison In Veterans’ Charity Scam

An Oakland County man who authorities say collected money for fake veterans’ charities he created has been sentenced to 17 months to 10 years in prison.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2012/11/15