by Laurie Sternberg | Feb 25, 2019 | Community Needs, Spotlight
This video does a nice job of illustrating how the first follower can become a movement:
by Laurie Sternberg | Feb 15, 2019 | Beds, Community Needs, Furniture, Spotlight, Thank You
The folks at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church of Dexter have hosted a Pillow and Blanket Drive in the parish for several years now. The drive started many years ago with the help of long-time Friends In Deed volunteer and parishioner Sally Carpinella and continues...
by Laurie Sternberg | Jan 31, 2019 | Community Needs, Resources, Spotlight, Volunteer & Staff News
Do you want to volunteer in a way that makes a direct impact? Do you want to talk to people in need directly, listen to them and be able to take an action that can really be of help? Do you want to volunteer in a friendly environment where other volunteers and staff...
by Laurie Sternberg | Jan 4, 2019 | Car Repair, Cars, Community Needs, Emergency Assistance, Spotlight
Our Direct Assistance Helpline — utility prevention, car repair assistance, etc. — has new extended hours. It will now be open 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM, Monday through Friday. It is our hope that this will give people a bigger window in which to call us. Note:...
by Laurie Sternberg | Oct 12, 2018 | Community Needs, Events, Resources, Spotlight
Come join us for our annual How-to-Help Seminar on Tuesday, October 16th at St. Luke Lutheran Church of Ann Arbor. It runs from 7 to 9 PM. Presentations include: Finding the right resources for those in need Housing and homeless issues Dealing with difficult people...
by Laurie Sternberg | Jul 24, 2018 | Circles, Community Needs, Spotlight
We have a new class of Circles starting! The Leaders (low-income heads of households) have already started their 12-week training, but we still need Allies: people who want to work closely with one family and accompany them on their journey out of poverty. As an Ally,...
