The Hannan Center is a great place for seniors to check out. My friend told me about the art…read moregallery. Once I check the center out, I found out about the art classes they offer. For a small fee of $9, I got 15 weeks of lessons. For that price I signed up for 2 classes. The people that work there are kind and the people in the classes are nice and supportive also. I have learned a lot about collages and have been in 2 of the art exhibitions. A great place for seniors to get involved in different activities. Thanks to the staff at the Hannan Center from the janitor to the top administrators.

The Hannan Center features an incredible gallery on the first floor, showcasing stunning art and…read moresupported by a team of exceptional individuals. A must see!

Major rounds of applause and an avalanche of 5 star salutes to the folks at Gleaners for helping…read morekeep people fed during this unprecedented time. They've expanded their food distribution services including 35 new drive up mobile distribution centers, serving more than 10,500 people. It's a great resource for kids who are no longer getting regular meals at school, families that have a loss of income, seniors and more. Last year I took a tour of their main facility and was really impressed by the amount of work they do and resources they offer. In more....normal....times, they offer amazing programs like cooking and nutrition classes, mobile pantries that travel to senior living centers so they can easily "shop", and more. They're truly an incredible organization working to help confront hunger in Metro-Detroit. Want to help? They're taking donations and volunteers to help staff these distribution centers. You can find out more information on these opportunities at their website.

Providing food to everyone. Doesnt matter your beliefs or standing, their goal is to provide food…read morefor those in need, whats better then that?!

One of the best nonprofits out there. A gift to us all. You should work, intern, and volunteer with…read morethem whenever you can. Thanks.

From the owner: Youth Summer Job Program:…read more StreetTeam Leadership Program now hiring Detroit youth ages 14-17. Visit our website for information and registration.

I've been thinking of doing this for a long time and finally had the time to do it....and I am so…read moreglad that I did! It is very easy to sign up on the website, click on the day and time you want to come in and that's that! There are FAQ to guide you on certain things. My experience was golden! There were only ten of us there, January and February are tough months for them, they really needed more volunteers. For first timers like me, you go to the desk, give them your name and if you signed up on line that is all you have to do. Walk ins are welcome also, but then you have to fill out a short form. You go into the next room and a short orientation is given to you..just telling you about what they do. You grab an apron and a hair net and go into the warehouse, wash your hands and get gloves. When I went it was potatoes! Lots of potatoes! We had to fill a grocery bag half full, double tie it and place it in a big box. That was it. Some days are different, but this is what they did yesterday. We bagged up 5,604 pounds of potatoes in 2.5 hours! The two people that I worked with were very friendly and we chatted away! There were others that were quieter as well. There is music playing. It was all wonderful. After bagging it was clean up time and we swept the floor and wiped down the tables. I was worried that I would be frozen because the website said to dress warm. I am always cold so I kind of overdid it! I took off a couple of layers and was very comfortable in leggings, socks and sneakers, long sleeved t-shirt and light fleece jacket. The bathrooms are spotless and you can hang your coat in a big closet. You can bring a water bottle, but not in the warehouse...leave it with your jacket. Or there is a water cooler and cups in the lobby. I wore my fanny pack [don't laugh!!] to put my phone and keys in, I left my purse at home, but there are some lockers, not too many, to use if you like [keys are provided]. It is easy to park and the people there could not be any nicer. I went by myself and felt totally safe and welcome. I will be back, many times.

I have done yearly work volunteer events here for the last 6 years. I don't mind setting up the…read moreevents here since it's closer to home. Much of the food is donated by local stores or restaurants. They get a ton of stuff into their warehouse. They always go through the daily protocol in the big conference room. You are to wear gloves and a hair cover and beard cover for those with facial hairs. Now you can add a face mask to the attire too. You start the event work around 9am and work until 11am to noon. The warehouse job is the hardest. I have sorted through some rough looking potatoes, to water logged and decrepit looking cucumbers and tomatoes. It makes you really appreciate the foods we can easily pick through at the grocery store to get the most appealing ones. Any sign of mold gets tossed. This is the hardest of the jobs, but also the most rewarding since it's labor intensive too. I have also had the pleasure of assembling sandwiches in the kitchen too, with wheat squares of bread, some meat like slices of pork meat of some sort and cheese too. Volunteering your time and energy is greatly rewarding and so helpful to those in need. This is a great center that gives back ro the community. At the end of your day, they will brief you on how many bags or boxes of food were boxed that day. It's the only day big the original big 3 OEMs groups can collaborate and work together side by side without any intellectual property issues too.

They help me get housing i was sober for 4 yrs now I then relapsed only thing I hate about the…read moreplace they won't let your phone but it's the best rehab in Detroit period

This organization has been bringing compassion and hope to the city for so long! It's wonderful to…read moresee the continued impact (and growth!) of Mariners Inn.

I'm an art teacher, so this place can be a gold mine for me. I never go in there with a specific…read moreproduct in mind, because " it's like a box a chocolates." (Hopefully you get the reference ). Today was a great visit! The employee was a very arty young girl with fun piercings. She was friendly and definitely took care of me, price wise. I didn't realize that a lot of the things I got were not included in the bag price, my bad. She was so sweet and gave me a great price. Everything was clearly for my classroom. It's a good thing that this place is pretty far from my house and that I try to not be the art teacher who hoards stuff, otherwise this place would be a regular hang it of mine!

This place is amazing. It's like a dust up of DollarTree (but with better prices), Hobby Lobby…read more(the clearance aisle) and MAC crafts in Dearborn (1nce upon a time); with a little Franks (IYKYK) and Goodwill thrown in for good measure. You never know what you'll find nor how much you'll need it until you see it. Get it while they got it (No matter how much you think "nobody else is gonna want to buy this") One person's trash is the next person's treasure. Repurposing at its best with a wonderful cause being supported. The employees are great! I love to see the looks on the faces of children the first time they come in, their mouths fall open like mine probably did.

Space is intimate, staff is an amazing group of art lovers. Found a piece of art to add to our…read morecollection.

This was the first time I went to this artist market. It's not really what I would call a market,…read moreit was much fancier than that. I guess it's called that because they showcase different Artist from e everywhere. The Artist that I really fell in love with was Catherine Washington, a new Artist. She is an amazing local talent. View her crochet work in my pictures - see the beautiful face she crocheted! I can't believe what she can do with yarn. Incredible! The Artist Market has many beautiful and unique pieces of other artwork, like jewelry, crafts, ceramics and more. I Will definitely be back...they had wine and cheese too!

I had a wonderful time last night at the Junior Achievement offices in Detroit, Michigan. I was…read morethere for a meeting of the Detroit Public Television Community Advisory Panel. Before the meeting started we heard a rousing speech from the director of the Junior Achievement location in Southeast Michigan. The room is filled with office space and business spaces that have been built out by major corporations in the area. Each one is set up, so that, the participants may be able to carry out the duties they will be assigned for their projects. The projects range from class study to lectures to short and long term work in relation to starting a business and setting a budget. Some of the projects include going for financing, then manufacturing and finally issuing stock or offering partnerships. The activities are detailed in their application. Check them out! The building itself is warm and cozy even in the deepest of winter days. The displays are brightly colored and well cared for.

From the owner: Junior Achievement of Southeastern Michigan partners with the business community to bring financial…read moreliteracy, work readiness, and entrepreneurship experiences to K-12 students throughout Southeastern Michigan. Business professionals can teach our field-tested lesson plans in a classroom. Or, join the effort to help students balance a monthly budget at Detroit's Quicken Loans Finance Park, where the real-life storefronts bring financial management to life. Companies also host job shadows, giving students an inside-look at what it means to be a professional and the direct correlations between staying in school and being successful. We're always looking for volunteers to help in Finance Park or share their professional experiences to students in a classroom across the Southeastern Michigan region. Our presence includes Genesee, Lapeer, Livingston, Macomb, Monroe, Oakland, Saint Clair, Shiawassee, Washtenaw, and Wayne counties. Visit jamichigan.org for additional information!

This was such a fun tour! Tom, our guide, was passionate and loved encouraging us to ask questions…read more I learned so much about the history of Ford, which made me appreciate my 2012 Ford Escape so much more, ha! Loved seeing all the different Model Ts, as well as other competitor's automobiles.

We paid $20 admission & started with a short film about the factory, Ford & this plant. Tom, a…read moreretired engineer led us through a :75 tour including time for questions. The Model-T Automotive Heritage Complex, Inc., aka the Ford Piquette Avenue Plant, was organized in 2000 as a nonprofit to preserve the Plant & keep it from being demolished. It's a museum & education center offering special programs & events. There are weddings here on weekends. In 1996 it was dedicated & was placed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places. We spent about 2 hrs here & looked out the window at how part of this factory was converted to apartments. Over 1,600 men worked here over 100 years ago manufacturing Fords. There are over 65 rare automobiles including Henry Ford's "Letter Cars," unique Model T conversion vehicles, and other antique cars manufactured in Milwaukee Junction. We visited Henry Ford's office and Secret Experimental Room where the Model T was created in 1908. We experienced one of the world's oldest surviving automotive plants through a guided tour led by museum docents.

This amazing organization has inspired a new generation of environmental stewards and beekeepers !read more

So much knowledge and great honey! Please, stop by and enjoy what these two are doing for Detroitread more