1,000 origami cranes and a $100k donation from Taiwanese youth to Warren Ukrainian students
The cranes are a symbol of peace and longevity shared across eastern cultures and were presented to show solidarity with Ukraine. The donation went towards humanitarian aid.
Penrickton Center for Blind Children gets new handicap-accessible van donation
"They go to bowling alleys, they put their ears to the floor, they get to hear what a ball sounds like, they get to hear what noise sounds like at a movie theater, these children at the Penrickton Center get to experience things that we take for granted," King said.
Animal rescue group works to save pets from Ukraine war zone, and reunite them with owners
They are working with shelters across Europe to get animals safely across the border and reuniting any pets - with refugee families. And now – they’re assisting with a struggling children’s hospital.
2 years after Clarkston woman with Covid delivers twins, her family grows with a daughter
Jennifer Laubach cradles her newborn baby girl - not even three weeks old - another pandemic birth for this family - but far different from the last time.
Fundraiser held on Sunday for a splash pad to honor Jessica Starr; former FOX 2 meteorologist
“The design focuses on brightness and weather and colors… everything Jessica would want to see and was part of her life as a meteorologist."
10-year-old with Leukemia escorted by Detroit police after leaving the hospital Saturday
Bryce dreams of going into the military or becoming a police officer one day. He got a visit from DPD Chief James White, some gifts, and a police escort to show him he's not alone in this fight.
Beloved Kroger security guard who was once homeless gets new car from Detroit Rescue Mission
"It's like a dream just fell out of the sky on top of me," Harris said. "I've got a car, I don't have to walk."
Popular Kroger guard who walks to work daily, is getting new car from Detroit Rescue Mission
When Chester was homeless he'd sleep at the bus stop at Telegraph and Wick. Now of course he's got the apartment, the job, soon the car - and he's just so grateful to everyone who helped him get back on his feet.
Woman's dog was missing, then stolen and now returned - after FOX 2 report
"It was kind of like a dream come true," she said. "One minute you don’t think you’re going to get her back, and then she’s here."
From sports to his school's lead role, how one Michigan teen beat the odds following leg amputation
Usually just before a theatrical performance, someone shouts "break a leg!" MacKale McGuire, staring in the lead role of his school's rendition of "High School Musical" has a cheeky reply: "I beat you too it."
Beloved Lincoln Park security guard walks 5 miles to work every day, and greets customers with a smile
Chester doesn’t have a car, but he’s not complaining. At one point he was homeless.
Dearborn man battling leukemia to get bone marrow donation from teen son
Pauly is only 14. The bone marrow transplant team was hesitant at first because he is a minor - and it is unusual for a minor to parent transplant. But it's happening this month.
'There are good kids out there': Camera captures mysterious teen returning lost wallet
A night out at the movies seems normal enough, but when it ends with “your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man” saving the day, that's a different story.
Ford's first Black woman car designer writes book about blazing a trail in auto industry
It was Emeline King who designed the 1994 Ford Mustang interior. She also worked on the 1989 Thunderbird - the wheel program, the 2000 Thunderbird, and designed cars in Europe.
Dog stranded on melting Detroit River rescued by Wyandotte emergency crews
Now that it's starting to warm up, the snow and ice are melting - and that means it's not safe for anyone to be out on frozen lakes or rivers, including our pets. Two recent rescues were made after dogs wandered out onto thin ice.
Paczki problem solved: Livonia bakery helps Yum Village with dough for Afro Caribbean creations
"It’s Black History Month, we’re playing in the kitchen, Paczki day is coming up," said Godwin Ihentuge. "Flavors that are Afro-Caribbean inspired. (We said) let’s do some hibiscus Paczki, let’s do some coolie coolie, which is like a West African peanut snack, let’s throw some plantain in that thing."
Two students open a vending machine that sells black beauty products on U of M's campus
The founders of Youniversity wanted to make black hair care and beauty products more accessible to students of color on campus.
Exoneree organization started by wrongly convicted man recently finishes house in Highland Park
“I was already enthused about getting out here and being able to help people into re-entry that went through things that I went through."
Puppies rescued after Christmas reunited with Detroit police officers that saved them
"It feels great, especially seeing them happy and healthy," said Hussein Kourani. "Last time we saw them, I mean, they were a little bigger than my palm. It's amazing.”
Bike donation program helps those in need thanks to Mitch Albom's SAY Detroit charity
"Transportation in Detroit is a huge issue for people who are challenged economically because it's hard to buy a car - it's hard to pay the insurance," Albom said.