‘Bill Gates is my Secret Santa’: Michigan woman hits Christmas jackpot

Out of all the gifts, the woman said that Bill Gates's donation to the American Heart Foundation in her late mother's memory was the most special gift of all.

Postal worker surprises family after receiving boy's letter to Santa asking for food, clothing

The post office where Melissa Stinsman works collects letters to Santa in a special mailbox each holiday season, and one of the letters she came across this year inspired her to make one family's Christmas unforgettable.

DTE donates Christmas gifts to 7 children of mom who was killed in August

Employees with DTE stopped by the residence of Francesca Marks' family on Monday to give the murdered mom's seven kids Christmas gifts.

From homeless to class speaker, one of Detroit's newest officers has a remarkable story to tell

Randall Davis was the class speaker at this session's graduating class at the Detroit police academy. He had become homeless after his dad shot and killed his mom and himself. Then after the birth of his daughter, he decided to make a change.

Telemus company adopts deserving family for Christmas

Hermonie, her four kids and grandbaby were adopted for Christmas by the Telemus team out of Southfield - and they brought gifts galore.

Beaumont nurse unknowingly helps pick wedding dress for patient's granddaughter

A Beaumont nurse helped a patient find the perfect dress for his granddaughter one unsuspecting day, although she didn't realize it at the time. Now, more than a year since the find and months since the wedding, that previous bride is thanking the nurse who helped.

Novi Police handing out Target gift cards with traffic stops

The Novi Police Department decided to hand out gift cards from Target during routine stops to help brighten some people's days during what can be a stressful holiday season.

Christmas came early for more than 2,600 kids whose families couldn't afford gifts this year

More than 2,600 kid's smiles stretched just as far off the charts Friday for the annual Adopt A Child for Christmas Program. The joy unfolding in TCF Center in downtown Detroit where adopting families and adopted kids coalesced for one big pre-Christmas celebration.

Santa dropped by a nonprofit that assists blind and handicapped kids Friday. And he brought presents

The Penrickton Center for Blind Children is the beneficiary of donations to keep it up and running. A big portion of those donations come from the Dearborn Firefighter Burn Drive, which is helping them with their carpet replacement this year. On Dec. 6, the kids got a little extra surprise when Santa stopped by. And yes, he brought toys.