Gathering Friends prepares to open The Closet
Gathering Friends in Metro Detroit is preparing to open The Closet, a place where women experiencing a pivotal life change can choose new or like-new attire as they step into a new stage in life.
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Gathering Friends in Metro Detroit is preparing to open The Closet, a place where women experiencing a pivotal life change can choose new or like-new attire as they step into a new stage in life.
A local nonprofit organization is doing its part to beautify a neighborhood on Detroit's east side while teaching young men important life skills.
An empty lot on the east side of Detroit will soon be a place where something new can grow. A community garden is taking root, giving young men a place to learn, grow and build important life skills. Veronica Ortega introduces the volunteers working on the project.
Bikes rolled into Royal Oak on Saturday morning as part of a bike donation drive hosted by the nonprofit group Free Bikes 4 Kidz. Organizers say they’ll be given away at events throughout the year.
A group of volunteers with the nonprofit group Sleep in Heavenly Peace gathered at a workshop in Westland Saturday morning to help make sure children have a place to sleep.
Golf can feel largely out of reach, but one Detroit nonprofit is trying to change that, one swing at a time.
A Detroit nonprofit's annual summer celebration was in jeopardy after 400 pairs of shoes were stolen from its warehouse. Thanks to the community, Hoopfest was able to move forward.
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A theft almost derailed a Detroit nonprofit's biggest summer event. After around 400 pairs of shoes were stolen, residents stepped in to make sure the celebration could still happen. Veronica Ortega explains.
Shoes intended for an annual charity giveaway in Detroit were recently stolen from a local nonprofit organization's warehouse. Now, the group is asking for the public's help.
Around 400 pairs of shoes intended for an annual charity giveaway have been stolen and the Detroit nonprofit organizing the event is asking for help. Veronica Ortega has more on the setback and how the organization is pushing forward.
Tucked away on 12 acres of land in Northville, where alpacas roam, chickens lay eggs, and bees buzz around an apiary, is the Living Learning Enrichment Center.
A former director of a Detroit nonprofit and an ex-Wayne County employee accused of conspiring to steal properties from local residents facing potential tax foreclosure have been sentenced, the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Michigan said.
Hundreds of people in Detroit on Saturday took part in the March of Dimes' March for Babies. The event raised money to help moms and babies start and stay healthy.
Two Detroit nonprofit organizations have partnered together to fight food insecurity for elementary school students.
Two Detroit nonprofits have partnered together to fight food insecurity for elementary school students. Veronica Ortega shares their story.
Michigan is demanding repayment of $35 million from the American Center for Mobility, a key player in autonomous vehicle development.
Communities across the country, including in Southeast Michigan, are doing what they can to help people struggling with hunger. Letter carriers collected food donations on Saturday. CBS News Detroit's Veronica Ortega explains why the food drive is so important for local food pantries.
The Best Buddies Friendship Walk took place at the Detroit Zoo on Sunday. Best Buddies International provides mentorship, job training and life skills to people with developmental challenges. The event raised $90,000 for the nonprofit.
A Detroit nonprofit is expanding its reach and bringing a unique youth development program into the city.
Autism in the D is hosting a "Weekend of Inclusivity," featuring two events aimed at supporting families and highlighting gaps in autism resources across the city.
A local animal outreach group has helped a Detroit man and his dogs get off the streets and into a new home.
An animal outreach group in Detroit is stepping in to help a man and his dogs. CBS News Detroit's Veronica Ortega explains what the nonprofit is doing to change their lives.
A nonprofit organization based in Dearborn has launched an initiative to honor a man whose death impacted an entire community.
Covenant House in Detroit is on a mission to help those in need.
