Friends,
One of the best parts of being City News editor is I get to see all the good we humans do for each other around the holidays. From toy and canned food drives to charity events and volunteering opportunities, my heart is happy.
I’ve always loved the giving time of year and I’m trying to instill that spirit of generosity into my kids year-round. I had them help me donate to the Macomb Foster Closet, which gives foster kids two free wardrobes each year. I love this charity for several reasons. There’s no middle man. Our donations go from our trunk to their shelves. We are helping children in our area. And my kids are adopted. Luckily, they didn’t spend any time in foster care, but it’s a path many children have to take.
What are some of your favorite charities? Why? Let’s see if we can get a shout out to the ones that mean the most to us. Together, we can make an even more caring community.
Rebecca
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Take the 50+ Programs Survey
The Troy Recreation Department wants your opinion on the 50+ Programs Survey. Your honest evaluation, support and suggestions go a long way to help improve services to the community.
The survey will remain open through Friday, Dec. 27. At the end of the survey, enter your contact information to enter into weekly prize drawings. There will also be a grand prize after survey closes.
Blood Drive
The American Red Cross is urging you to “Give Something that Means Something” this holiday season. By making a blood donation, your can help accident and burn victims, heart surgery and organ transplant patients, and those with chronic diseases such as cancer.
To make it easy, Troy is hosting three blood drives from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. at the Troy Community Center (Rooms 304 and 305) at 3179 Livernois Road:
Thursday, Dec. 26
Thursday, Jan. 2
Thursday, Jan. 9
Appointment scheduling is now easier than ever with the free Blood Donor App. Donors can use the app to find local blood drives, conveniently schedule an appointment, receive appointment reminders and track blood donations.
Donors can also still schedule an appointment by calling 313-300-9617 or 248-524-1147 or by visiting RedCrossBlood.org. Walk-ins are welcome, but a photo ID or Red Cross Donor Card will be required at the time of donation. Donors must be at least 17 years old, weigh more than 110 pounds, and be in good general health.
New Year’s At the Library
On Dec. 30, join the Count Down ‘Til Noon at the library from 11:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. This is an all-ages event especially for families with children who can’t make it until midnight. Come celebrate the New Year with games, crafts and fun.
