Detroit nonprofit for women receives $7,000+ grant to grow mission
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A woman's passion for making Detroit a safer place is receiving support from charitable organizations.
Support is rolling in for a Southeast Michigan nonprofit. On Sunday, the Elks National Foundation in Michigan awarded over $7,000 to Elli's House, a nonprofit that is working to end human trafficking in Detroit.
Nearly two weeks into her role as Detroit mayor, Mary Sheffield has hit the ground running with some major moves in the city.
A Sterling Heights, Michigan, man is facing human trafficking charges, making it the 73rd case charged in Oakland County since prosecutors launched a human trafficking unit in 2021.
The individual was charged as part of an investigation that started in 2024 when St. Clair Shores police investigated a massage parlor.
A Chinese national pleaded guilty to a charge relating to a human trafficking ring in Metro Detroit, the Michigan Attorney General's office reported.
Two people were arrested in a nationwide takedown of forced labor alleged to have taken place through the Kingdom of God Global Church.
An Oakland County man is accused of physically and sexually assaulting a woman and forcing her to engage in sexual acts with him and other men.
The victims in this case were ordered to provide sexual activities for customers in return for shelter.
Southfield police say they've busted another instance of human trafficking, the latest in several they've uncovered during the past year.
A Dearborn man has been charged with the human trafficking of a Brazilian woman whose body was found in a Washtenaw County field last year.
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel said several women of Chinese and Korean origin were rescued from the alleged trafficking ring.
An investigation of sexual services provided at Metro Detroit massage parlors resulted in charges against two women.
An investigation found that women had been coerced into performing sex acts at several Southeast Michigan sites.
A tip to National Center for Missing and Exploited Children resulted in an arrest on trafficking of a Detroit teen.
A Pontiac, Michigan, man is facing seven charges in connection with the human trafficking of a woman, according to the Oakland County Sheriff's Office.
A 33-year-old Pontiac man is facing seven charges in connection with a sex trafficking investigation, the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office says.
An Oakland County man was sentenced on charges relating to two women who were trafficked in hotels and motels.
A second arrest was made in an investigation into an alleged human trafficking ring operating in Farmington Hills.
A 24-year-old Michigan man has been charged in connection with the human trafficking of a Saginaw woman.
It marks the third time in recent months investigators have uncovered illegal activity at local businesses.
A 44-year-old Livonia woman accused of running a human trafficking operation in three massage businesses was arrested and charged following a months-long investigation.
A 29-year-old Ferndale, Michigan, man is facing human trafficking charges after a domestic incident in Southfield, Michigan, uncovered human trafficking, police said.
Some of the residents at Covenant House Detroit are learning about signs of human trafficking from someone who's been through it before.
Michigan State Police motor carrier officers are teaming with law enforcement agencies across the nation and two nonprofit organizations to fight human trafficking.
A child is dead after a crash on Detroit's west side Friday night that involved a vehicle running a red light, according to police.
Three men are in custody after a 19-year-old man was found fatally shot Monday near Proud Lake in Commerce Township, Michigan.
All nine avalanche victims have been recovered from California's Sierra Nevada, Nevada County Sheriff Shannan Moon said Saturday at a news conference.
A powdery substance in an envelope that was sent to the Oakland County Republican Party headquarters in Bloomfield Township, Michigan, has been deemed not to be hazardous, police said Saturday.
A male is in custody after two people were injured in shootings at an apartment and a liquor store in West Bloomfield on Saturday, according to police.
A male is in custody after two people were injured in shootings at an apartment and a liquor store in West Bloomfield on Saturday, according to police.
Three men are in custody after a 19-year-old man was found fatally shot Monday near Proud Lake in Commerce Township, Michigan.
Detroit Police Chief Todd Bettison says he will concur with a 30-day suspension of two officers and no longer pursue their terminations.
A powdery substance in an envelope that was sent to the Oakland County Republican Party headquarters in Bloomfield Township, Michigan, has been deemed not to be hazardous, police said Saturday.
A child is dead after a crash on Detroit's west side Friday night that involved a vehicle running a red light, according to police.
Union Vice President Laura Dickerson confirmed that the worker, TJ Sabula, "has no discipline on his record."
Some General Motors employees are taken aback by this year's profit-sharing checks, with it being $4,000 less than the previous one.
While many assume a "harsh" winter, or this bone-chilling, sustained cold, is the enemy of asphalt, the real culprit is temperature fluctuation.
In Metro Detroit, drivers are paying about $2.90 per gallon, which is 2 cents less than last week and 29 cents less than at the same time last year.
The winter storm that brought snow to Southeast Michigan on Sunday didn't stop car enthusiasts from leaving their homes for the final day of the 2026 Detroit Auto Show.
"Jersey Shore" star Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi said in a TikTok video that her results at a post-op appointment for a cone biopsy showed stage 1 cervical cancer.
In April 2025, Eric Dane announced he had been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS.
Warner Bros. Discovery said that Paramount Skydance is considering enhancing its buyout offer for the entertainment company.
Robert Duvall was in such classics as "The Godfather," "To Kill a Mockingbird," "M*A*S*H," "The Great Santini" and "Tender Mercies."
"Dawson's Creek" and "Varsity Blues" star James Van Der Beek has died at 48 years old.
All nine avalanche victims have been recovered from California's Sierra Nevada, Nevada County Sheriff Shannan Moon said Saturday at a news conference.
Some Michigan businesses, including one that has a lawsuit against the president, approved of the court's decision.
"Jersey Shore" star Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi said in a TikTok video that her results at a post-op appointment for a cone biopsy showed stage 1 cervical cancer.
The Justice Department's civil antitrust enforcement action against OhioHealth comes a week after DOJ's antitrust chief, Gail Slater, was fired from her post.
Businesses could be owed nearly $150 billion in refunds after the Supreme Court struck down tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act.
Michigan lawmakers required schools to adopt a cardiac emergency response plan for the current school year if the Legislature appropriated "sufficient funds," but funding wasn't dedicated in the education budget.
What started as food poisoning for a young boy in Clinton Township turned into years of organ failure.
Officials announced eligibility for mothers and babies in the city of Detroit.
Two Metro Detroit representatives are among those sponsoring a bill that calls for a 32% tax on any wireless device purchased for someone age 17 and younger.
The Oakland Community Health Network will now be taking over that responsibility amidst a financial dispute between the two organizations.
Team USA could add more gold medals to its tally, including on Sunday when the U.S. men's hockey team takes on Team Canada.
The U.S. men's hockey team will face Canada on Sunday for the gold medal. The U.S. men have not won gold in the Olympics since the "Miracle on Ice" team in 1980.
Cade Cunningham had 42 points and 13 assists to lead the Detroit Pistons to a 126-111 win over the New York Knicks on Thursday night.
Team USA won the gold medal in dramatic fashion on Thursday, and it was Megan Keller who became the women's hockey hero at the 2026 Olympics.
This was the seventh gold medal match — and fifth in a row — between the two hockey powerhouses.
Penske, a business and racing legend, turns 89 on Feb. 20 and is celebrating his 60th year in racing during 2026.
Claressa Shields talks about giving back to the community and her efforts to increase equity for women in sports.
The roundtable discusses the impact of the high-profile game for advertisers, including Detroit-based Rocket and Redfin.
Could a new entertainment tax and a new sales tax be ahead for the Motor City?
As the 2026 Detroit Auto Show wraps up Sunday, the roundtable discusses the signature event and standout moments from the past two weeks.
President Trump on Saturday announced plans to raise the global tariffs he imposed on Friday from 10% to 15%. The announcement comes around a day after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled Mr. Trump doesn't have the authority to unilaterally impose tariffs on nearly every country under a federal emergency powers law. The president is also expressing renewed concern for the people of Iran. Willie James Inman reports.
Police in Laper want parents to be careful after dozens of metal spikes were found at two parks in the city earlier this month.
Bloomfield Township police said Saturday that a powdery substance found in an envelope sent to the Oakland County Republican Party headquarters was tested and determined not to be hazardous. Members of the political organization tell CBS News Detroit's Julia Avant they're concerned by this and other threats they've been receiving.
Scattered snow throughout Sunday
Three men are in custody after a teenager was found fatally shot near Proud Lake in Commerce Township on Monday, the Oakland County Sheriff's Office says. The men were arrested on Thursday. They could be charged as soon as Monday,