Benjamen grant candidates
Hot Pink Helpers 9/9/24-1 Michigan based 501(c)3 Cancer Foundation that provides financial and emotional support to families affected by cancer with a primary focus on breast cancer. Hot Pink Helpers is 100% volunteer run since 2011. Every dollar raised goes directly towards helping families in need during their cancer journey. We rely on the generosity of the community to continue our mission of assisting financially burdened families battling breast cancer. Contact Karen Pinagel 248.245.9852 kpinagel@yahoo.com https://hotpinkhelpers.com.
Milford Independent Cinema 9/9/24-1 The mission of the Huron Valley Film Organization, a nonprofit established in September of 2020, is to become a center for film and allied arts in the Huron Valley Community by maximizing the potential of the Milford Cinema as a cultural and social hub. Uniting the community through film, art, and culture. Bryan Gutierrez Board Member info@milfordcinema.org
Zonta of Milford 9/9/24-1 Helping women reenter the workplace Zonta Club of Milford provides support to women in our community who want to improve their life. Zonta provides high school scholarships within the Huron Valley area and women who want to return to school by going back to a community college or a trade school to get a degree. Zonta adopts a family every year that is a single Mom with children to enjoy the holidays with gifts for the children. Our mission is: Women working together to improve the legal, educational, economic and professional status of women through projects and programs, locally and globally. Contact: Mary Fassett mfnewton1414@gmail.vcom
Milford Police Department 12/2/24-1 Milford Police Officers Assoc. Soon to have a 501C-3, our local police help fund the Wigs 4 Kids program that provides hair replacement and support services to Michigan Kids undergoing Cancer treatment. Our police officers also enjoy the annual Shop with a Cop, Christmas shopping for kids that need financial assistance to purchase gifts for their families. Milford PD also is a 50% partner with our Village Elves group. They currently are self funded by our officers. Contact: Scott Tarasiewicz, Chief of Police 248 684-1815 Spence Swadish
Saint Mary’s - Giving Tree program. 12/2/24-1 Our local Catholic Church, provides support to families with holiday meals, school children with back packs and seniors with outreach services. Contact: Judy Vance (Christian Services) @ 248 842-0570
Village Elves 12/2/24-1 The Elves began in 1997 when a group of neighbors in the Village of Milford wanted to adopt a family who need assistance giving their children a traditional special Christmas morning they could cherish. Retired-Milford Police Officer, Rick Sharp found the first family for the Elves and The Village Elves were formed. Since that very special Christmas morning in 1997 the Elves have grown to over 400 Elves who are from all communities surrounding the Huron Valley area. Twenty-five years later The Elves work under the direction of The Milford, Michigan Police Department in conjunction with Huron Valley Schools & Papa Elf with his keepers- Joyfully helping area families in need enjoy memorable Christmas. Contact: Greg Brainer 248 921-3658 villageelves@gmail.com
Michigan War Dog Memorial is a remarkable site. It serves as a resting place and a tribute to canine heroes who have served alongside their human counterparts in various capacities, including military, police, and search and rescue operations. Among the various war dog memorials across the country, the MWDM is one of only two sites that offer burials for these heroes, alongside a similar facility in Hartsdale, New York. This distinction underscores the memorial’s vital role in providing a dignified resting place for K-9 veterans. Contact Clint Symons mwdmk9@gmail.com
SHAC Suzan Haskew Art Center. Peacock Art classes, SHAC Special Needs art classes, Parent’s and Tot - 2 to 5 year olds art classes, Tween art club, Teen music performer concerts. Home of the Village Fine Art Assoc. 501c3 Andrea Perry, Chair person 248 797-3060
5 Points of Hope The Five Points of Hope Cancer Care fund assists Michigan residents diagnosed with cancer and facing financial difficulties. Approved grants can relieve debt such as: healthcare costs, prescriptions, utilities, rent and other expenses to allow the recipient to focus on healing, opposed to having the stress of unpaid bills. 501c3 info@fivepointsofhope.com
Meals on Wheels A 501c3, serving Livingston and Western Oakland counties. 100% of donations go to our senior citizens. Serving 1,600 seniors daily, 30,000 meals monthly, with over 600 volunteers. Meals on Wheels operates in virtually every community in America to address senior hunger and isolation. mealsonwheelsmi.org Contact: Candie Hovarter 810 632-2155 or 810 632-2105