Lighthouse of Oakland County adopts families, brings cheer for Christmas
The organization provides emergency food and shelter services for families in need year-round, but during the holidays - with the help of generous donations - volunteers work to make sure Christmas wishes come true.
The organization provides emergency food and shelter services for families in need year-round, but during the holidays - with the help of generous donations - volunteers work to make sure Christmas wishes come true.
Troy brother and sister run their own holiday food drive for those in need
The brother-sister combo from Troy collected over 2,000 pounds of food last year after seeing the need first-hand. This year's goal is 3,000 pounds which will be donated to Saint Vincent de Paul Food Bank in Detroit.
The brother-sister combo from Troy collected over 2,000 pounds of food last year after seeing the need first-hand. This year's goal is 3,000 pounds which will be donated to Saint Vincent de Paul Food Bank in Detroit.
Detroit police 'Surprise Squad' delivers gift cards for the holidays
Detroit Police Chief James White was out with some holiday helpers in blue delivering gift cards and cheer.
Detroit Police Chief James White was out with some holiday helpers in blue delivering gift cards and cheer.
Mott's Children's Hospital shares Christmas cheer to patients who won't be home for the holidays
Right now Mott Children's Hospital is at capacity - with a lot of sick children. They won't be able to see loved ones or go home for the holidays, so tonight - the holidays came to them.
Right now Mott Children's Hospital is at capacity - with a lot of sick children. They won't be able to see loved ones or go home for the holidays, so tonight - the holidays came to them.
Health worker and mom of 4, gets new home after outpouring of support following house fire
"I really want to say thank you to each and every last one," Lastar said. "It shows that as a community of people, we all still know how to come together and be able to help one another, despite if you know them or don't know them."
"I really want to say thank you to each and every last one," Lastar said. "It shows that as a community of people, we all still know how to come together and be able to help one another, despite if you know them or don't know them."
21 heartwarming, feel-good things that happened in 2021
From small acts of kindness to awe-inspiring events, there were a lot of feel-good moments in 2021.
From small acts of kindness to awe-inspiring events, there were a lot of feel-good moments in 2021.
Cancer and heart disease survivor returns to participate in marathon after health battle
"It’s a miracle and when I think about God, I think about Henry Ford - these people are just so amazing," Brant said. "To be honest, every day is a holiday."
"It’s a miracle and when I think about God, I think about Henry Ford - these people are just so amazing," Brant said. "To be honest, every day is a holiday."
More than 80 school bands, orchestras, choirs pay tribute to Oxford victims by playing fight song
More than 80 school bands, choirs, and orchestras paid tribute to the victims of the Oxford shooting by doing their own rendition of the district's fight song. The compilation was made by one of the high school students.
More than 80 school bands, choirs, and orchestras paid tribute to the victims of the Oxford shooting by doing their own rendition of the district's fight song. The compilation was made by one of the high school students.
Former Volunteers of America Adopt a Family recipient pays it forward with holiday cheer
All you have to do is go to any Gardner-White and look for the big trees, each with a tag representing a family, senior or veteran. Make a holiday connection – and adopt a family for the holidays.
All you have to do is go to any Gardner-White and look for the big trees, each with a tag representing a family, senior or veteran. Make a holiday connection – and adopt a family for the holidays.
Fulltime caregiver of her Marine vet and retired DPD dad, gets special surprise as a Hidden Hero
In 2015, Angelena Taylor's father had a massive stroke. Her mother had died years before, so the then-28-year-old graduate student suddenly became his full-time caregiver.
In 2015, Angelena Taylor's father had a massive stroke. Her mother had died years before, so the then-28-year-old graduate student suddenly became his full-time caregiver.
Crime Stoppers of Michigan Annual Christmas Party for kids affected by tragedy
“For many of these families, it will be the children's first Christmas without their loved one,” said Crime Stoppers of Michigan in a press release. “The event helps to bring a little joy, happiness and put a smile on the children's faces who have been through so much sadness.”
“For many of these families, it will be the children's first Christmas without their loved one,” said Crime Stoppers of Michigan in a press release. “The event helps to bring a little joy, happiness and put a smile on the children's faces who have been through so much sadness.”
Miracle comeback: After suffering broken neck, Woodhaven swimmer returns to compete with team
To his family and community, Cooper Eckert is a walking and swimming miracle. That's because at one point, doctors didn't know if Cooper would ever do either, again.
To his family and community, Cooper Eckert is a walking and swimming miracle. That's because at one point, doctors didn't know if Cooper would ever do either, again.
77-year-old dad battling 2 forms of cancer nails ice skating routine in viral video
Richard Epstein, 77, is battling two forms of cancer and recently nailed an ice skating routine with his teacher — proving that it's never too late to learn something new.
Richard Epstein, 77, is battling two forms of cancer and recently nailed an ice skating routine with his teacher — proving that it's never too late to learn something new.
Recovering Oxford shooting survivor gets show of love and support outside hospital window
A video posted to Twitter by the Oxford Training account, shows Ossege in her hospital room look outside to see a huge throng of well-wishers from the training staff, tennis teammates and other friends. The video has more than 171,000 views.
A video posted to Twitter by the Oxford Training account, shows Ossege in her hospital room look outside to see a huge throng of well-wishers from the training staff, tennis teammates and other friends. The video has more than 171,000 views.
Children of incarcerated parents get surprise from rapper 42 Dugg with turkey, shopping spree giveaway
On Thanksgiving eve, hip hop artist 42 Dugg was on Detroit's east side giving away turkeys to more than 100 deserving families.
On Thanksgiving eve, hip hop artist 42 Dugg was on Detroit's east side giving away turkeys to more than 100 deserving families.
Standout Highland Park cheerleading team needs help to get to nationals
"I love them," Coach Wagoner said. "I’m so excited for them. To just to think about them leaving the state to go compete like they did here, on a bigger level, I am so excited for them because I know they can do it."
"I love them," Coach Wagoner said. "I’m so excited for them. To just to think about them leaving the state to go compete like they did here, on a bigger level, I am so excited for them because I know they can do it."
‘Well-fed’ squirrel freed by rescuers after getting stuck in bird feeder
According to the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals in England, a squirrel who may have had a few too many nuts found itself trapped in a bird feeder and had to be freed by an RSPCA rescue officer.
According to the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals in England, a squirrel who may have had a few too many nuts found itself trapped in a bird feeder and had to be freed by an RSPCA rescue officer.
Grandmothers may hold deeper bond with grandchildren than own children, study suggests
“In many societies, grandmothers are important caregivers, and grandmaternal investment is often associated with improved grandchild well-being,” the study’s authors said.
“In many societies, grandmothers are important caregivers, and grandmaternal investment is often associated with improved grandchild well-being,” the study’s authors said.
50-year-old North Carolina woman gives birth to 1st child
“When I say a really blessed pregnancy, it really was,” Susie Troxler, 50, said.
“When I say a really blessed pregnancy, it really was,” Susie Troxler, 50, said.
Rick Wershe gives lifelong friend a lifechanging gift
"To give this kid the van today, it means the world to me. We're changing his life," said Wershe. "He couldn't get out of the house. The van that he had barely got to the doctor's office and we're presenting him with a brand new 2021 Toyota Sienna."
"To give this kid the van today, it means the world to me. We're changing his life," said Wershe. "He couldn't get out of the house. The van that he had barely got to the doctor's office and we're presenting him with a brand new 2021 Toyota Sienna."