Mittens For Detroit
Who
Volunteers are needed to help with box drops, mitten sorting and deliveries.
What
Mittens For Detroit is a community initiative whose sole purpose is to collect and distribute new, unused gloves and mittens to those in need – both children and adults – in metro Detroit.
Mittens For Detroit has been warming hands and hearts since the organization was founded in November 2010 by Erin Cummings, star of ABCʼs PanAm and Detroit 1-8-7, and a dedicated team of volunteers. A community initiative, MFD exists solely to provide new, unused mittens and gloves to those in need – both children and adults – in metro Detroit. Mittens and gloves are collected in drop boxes at a constantly growing list of merchants and businesses throughout metro Detroit.
When
All winter long!
Contact
Rachel Lachover
(248) 203-1467
Detroit Food Cluster
Who
The Detroit Foods Cluster is for food enthusiasts who enjoy the art of appreciating various food and drink!
What
Detroit Clusters are fun social interest groups designed to appeal to young Jewish adults in Southeast Michigan.
Detroit Clusters are an initiative powered by the Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit’s Young Adult Division and CommunityNEXT.
When
For upcoming events, visit CommunityNEXT’s calendar, or click “MORE INFO” below.
Contact
Ben Chutz
bchutz@gmail.com
CommunityNEXT
Who
Young adults looking for a unique and active experience to get involved in their community.
What
CommunityNEXT (CNXT) is a digital-centric concierge service that provides avenues for young Jewish adults to achieve a dynamic lifestyle. CNXT offers volunteer opportunities to get young adults active in their community through the talents the volunteer wishes to exercise. Whether you have marketing, digital photography, Photoshop or program planning skills, CNXT is dedicated to supporting individuals in a variety of capacities, and letting volunteers run with their ideas.
When
Volunteers are accepted on a rolling basis, and time-commitment is established between the individual and CNXT.
Contact
For more information, contact volunteer@communityNXT.com
Summer in the City
Who
High school students looking for an opportunity to volunteer and make an impact in the community.
What
Summer in the City is a nonprofit organization designed to make community service fun, flexible and fulfilling for volunteers by creating projects that make a real impact on the Detroit communities. Among the diverse opportunities available through Summer in the City, projects include tutoring, mentoring and playing with elementary school kids, painting murals to beautify neighborhoods, and planting and harvesting community gardens.
When
Summer in the City operates all summer.
Contact
Ben Falik
Summer in the City
ben@summerinthecity.com
(248) 790-1000