Detroit Children's Center offers support for foster children and parents
Serving nearly 7,500 children each year – the Children’s Center has licensed psychiatrists, psychologists, and therapists to work with children who struggle with behavioral, emotional, educational, and physical challenges and may have experienced trauma.
Serving nearly 7,500 children each year – the Children’s Center has licensed psychiatrists, psychologists, and therapists to work with children who struggle with behavioral, emotional, educational, and physical challenges and may have experienced trauma.
Detroit police officer stabbed and shot in line of duty, is honored after his fight to recover
His tenacity earned him the Chief’s Award. DPD Chief James White says there’s no one more deserving.
His tenacity earned him the Chief’s Award. DPD Chief James White says there’s no one more deserving.
Mom who had children taken during cancer battle gets them back with legal aid clinic help
Nadia, now 7, and Michaela, 5, had been gone for nearly a year when Malaysia was referred to the William Booth Legal Aid Clinic at the Salvation Army, where she met Clinic Director Amy Roemer.
Nadia, now 7, and Michaela, 5, had been gone for nearly a year when Malaysia was referred to the William Booth Legal Aid Clinic at the Salvation Army, where she met Clinic Director Amy Roemer.
Macomb County firefighters, deputy save 12 ducklings from sewer
Twelve ducklings were saved from a sewer in Macomb County.
Twelve ducklings were saved from a sewer in Macomb County.
After 14 months overseas, US Army specialist surprises her 8 siblings in Sterling Heights
First she surprised her Henry Ford high school brother and sister in Sterling Heights. But that wasn't all - Trinity was on a mission to surprise her other six siblings.
First she surprised her Henry Ford high school brother and sister in Sterling Heights. But that wasn't all - Trinity was on a mission to surprise her other six siblings.
Good news: Positive stories for your weekend
Take a break from the bad news to read some positive stories as you enjoy this beautiful Michigan weekend.
Take a break from the bad news to read some positive stories as you enjoy this beautiful Michigan weekend.
Matthew and Kelly Stafford back for SAY Detroit Education Center ground breaking
"Just to be able to affect kids in a positive manner, and this new thing is going to be so much better for it," Matthew Stafford said. "We're excited to be a part of it and humbled to be a part of it."
"Just to be able to affect kids in a positive manner, and this new thing is going to be so much better for it," Matthew Stafford said. "We're excited to be a part of it and humbled to be a part of it."
Afghans fleeing Taliban get new start with Detroit Refugee Network
"More than 650 Afghan refugees have come to southeast Michigan since late 2021 with more than 250 planning to settle in Detroit," said Kelli Dobner.
"More than 650 Afghan refugees have come to southeast Michigan since late 2021 with more than 250 planning to settle in Detroit," said Kelli Dobner.
'Pastors at the pump' give away free gas today for Easter weekend
“Prices for food are up, prices for childcare are up, gas prices are up, yet people are still making the same amount of money as before.” Inkster Ministerial Alliance Reverend John Hearn Jr. said.
“Prices for food are up, prices for childcare are up, gas prices are up, yet people are still making the same amount of money as before.” Inkster Ministerial Alliance Reverend John Hearn Jr. said.
Disabled woman gifted new dog after her beloved Chihuahuas were killed by coyotes
"My mother-in-law just passed and I have a Chihuahua that needs a home," she said. "It looks like her little brown dog, her name is Misty.”
"My mother-in-law just passed and I have a Chihuahua that needs a home," she said. "It looks like her little brown dog, her name is Misty.”
Mobile spa Pretty Girls on the Go brings glamour, positive message to young ladies
"The reason why I wanted to do this is that little girls lack self-love and self-confidence," Pillow said. "That's what made me want to start this business. It's more than just polishing nails and toes - we also try to make it a self-esteem lesson by the end of the day."
"The reason why I wanted to do this is that little girls lack self-love and self-confidence," Pillow said. "That's what made me want to start this business. It's more than just polishing nails and toes - we also try to make it a self-esteem lesson by the end of the day."
Detroit police, city workers help clear elderly resident's home blight
"We’re not just the police - we want to step in and let the community know that we are here to assist them as well," Starks said.
"We’re not just the police - we want to step in and let the community know that we are here to assist them as well," Starks said.
'This is what we do': Firefighters share how they saved woman from burning home
"For me it’s my job - I’m here, I’m here to make a difference, I’m here to change lives," Blanch said. "Sixteen years and that is still what (I) want to do."
"For me it’s my job - I’m here, I’m here to make a difference, I’m here to change lives," Blanch said. "Sixteen years and that is still what (I) want to do."
Gift of Life recipient starts nonprofit providing place for patients' families to stay
As McCullough was volunteering, she heard stories about patients traveling for hours to Metro Detroit to get their transplant surgery. She wanted to open a place where the patient’s family members could stay at a low cost, when their loved one was in the hospital.
As McCullough was volunteering, she heard stories about patients traveling for hours to Metro Detroit to get their transplant surgery. She wanted to open a place where the patient’s family members could stay at a low cost, when their loved one was in the hospital.
Event planner raising money for free Oxford High School prom for students
With 600 students providing a free prom will be a challenge. That's why she has created a GoFundMe page - hoping to raise enough money to offset any costs. In the end, she wants to create new memories for students and their parents, who have been through so much.
With 600 students providing a free prom will be a challenge. That's why she has created a GoFundMe page - hoping to raise enough money to offset any costs. In the end, she wants to create new memories for students and their parents, who have been through so much.
DMAN music therapy program expands to help more people living with severe disabilities
"Help someone make music, help someone work on their fine motor skills playing the piano, help someone with their breath support, their physical needs," said Bessette. "There's so many things that you can do with music."
"Help someone make music, help someone work on their fine motor skills playing the piano, help someone with their breath support, their physical needs," said Bessette. "There's so many things that you can do with music."
'Mom Deb' retires as CEO from Freedom House Detroit which helps those fleeing persecution globally
On this day there are 60 residents there from all over the world. "We have 19 countries in the house today - 19 countries out of 60 people - that's pretty cool," she said.
On this day there are 60 residents there from all over the world. "We have 19 countries in the house today - 19 countries out of 60 people - that's pretty cool," she said.
Detroit Shrine Circus holds free performance for those with special needs
Before the show opens to the public this weekend, there's an extra special performance for 2,000 kids with special needs in Novi.
Before the show opens to the public this weekend, there's an extra special performance for 2,000 kids with special needs in Novi.
Detroit man to restart dog rescue that trains pets for veterans with PTSD
Veterans helping veterans - and he is even planning to use rescue dogs right from Detroit – as therapy dogs, with the right training. Right now, the first step is getting the property back into shape.
Veterans helping veterans - and he is even planning to use rescue dogs right from Detroit – as therapy dogs, with the right training. Right now, the first step is getting the property back into shape.
Davontae Sanford ready to move on with $7.5M settlement after DPD framed him for murders
"Every day I wake up and see a room instead of a cell - it just amazes me," he said. "(There) was times I thought that I was going to die in prison."
"Every day I wake up and see a room instead of a cell - it just amazes me," he said. "(There) was times I thought that I was going to die in prison."