Stranger to savior: Detroit mom's kidney donation Facebook plea answered by Kentucky woman
"I was shocked, I didn’t think there were people out there like her, the way the world is," she said. "When she went to get her blood drawn that’s when it hit me - she’s actually going to do this."
"I was shocked, I didn’t think there were people out there like her, the way the world is," she said. "When she went to get her blood drawn that’s when it hit me - she’s actually going to do this."
Man says Covenant House gave him a second chance to change his life
It's what Covenant House does - offering housing, food, education, employment - to young people who find themselves homeless - hopeless - this is where they get a chance at love and life.
It's what Covenant House does - offering housing, food, education, employment - to young people who find themselves homeless - hopeless - this is where they get a chance at love and life.
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.
"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.
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.
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.
$500K raised for Ukraine Red Cross from Park West Gallery's auction telecast
Half a million dollars over the course of the weekend going to the Ukrainian Red Cross - a good portion of their nearly $2 million weekend. Auctioneer Cole Waters said people were eager to help.
Half a million dollars over the course of the weekend going to the Ukrainian Red Cross - a good portion of their nearly $2 million weekend. Auctioneer Cole Waters said people were eager to help.
Police rescue swan from side of I-696 in Metro Detroit
A swan was saved after a Michigan State Police trooper saw the bird standing on the side of I-696.
A swan was saved after a Michigan State Police trooper saw the bird standing on the side of I-696.
Livingston Area Pet Pantry helps families struggling to feed animals
The Livingston Area Pet Pantry provides food to people who need help feeding their animals.
The Livingston Area Pet Pantry provides food to people who need help feeding their animals.
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."
"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."
Daughter of woman murdered by boyfriend starts nonprofit to help others in abusive relationships
The organization is now raising money to help empower other victims or survivors of abuse. Whether it’s covering the costs of a storage unit, a place to stay to escape the abuse or paying for the collateral damage caused by the victim’s killer.
The organization is now raising money to help empower other victims or survivors of abuse. Whether it’s covering the costs of a storage unit, a place to stay to escape the abuse or paying for the collateral damage caused by the victim’s killer.
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.
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."
"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."
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.
Chester doesn’t have a car, but he’s not complaining. At one point he was homeless.
Detroit activist's Bars Over Bars music program wants to stop youth violence over hip-hop
Activist and clergyman Maurice Hardwick - better known as Pastor Mo - is convinced music that overtly promotes senseless violence plays a crucial role in Detroit crime.
Activist and clergyman Maurice Hardwick - better known as Pastor Mo - is convinced music that overtly promotes senseless violence plays a crucial role in Detroit crime.
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.
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.
Basement boutique inside Detroit women's shelter offers free 'Bountiful Blessings' to those in need
Michelle Robinson founded Bountiful Blessings after experiencing homelessness and addiction. She has been clean for 36 years and recently relocated her shop to the All Things Women Shelter.
Michelle Robinson founded Bountiful Blessings after experiencing homelessness and addiction. She has been clean for 36 years and recently relocated her shop to the All Things Women Shelter.
Sinus cancer survivor shares how she learned of the rare illness - and how she beat it
"I was upset, scared of course you hear cancer you think it is the end of the world," she said. "I constantly had a ringing in my ear, all day - all night. (I had) a lot of problems, but I never expected to hear 'sinus cancer.'"
"I was upset, scared of course you hear cancer you think it is the end of the world," she said. "I constantly had a ringing in my ear, all day - all night. (I had) a lot of problems, but I never expected to hear 'sinus cancer.'"
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.
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.
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."
"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."