D-MAN Foundation awarding assistive technology grants amid COVID-19 isolation
The community at The D-MAN Foundation, Danny's Miracle Angel Network, is working to keep their clients engaged by giving them access to technology amid the pandemic.
Kicking off Michigan Light the Night with hero Keegan Williams
Five-year-old Keegan Williams will be the star of the show Oct. 1 when he's honored as Michigan Light the Night hero. The annual Leukemia and Lymphoma Society walk brings together teams of cancer survivors and supporters across the state.
Plymouth natives take on Detroit fashion, incubating young people's passion for the industry
Cassidy and Kelsey Tucker, natives of Plymouth are working to redefine fashion in Detroit by starting their own brand and helping others work their way into the industry as well.
Local fashion gurus on a mission to help others realize their potential in the garment industry
Cassidy and Kelsey Tucker, natives of Plymouth are working to redefine fashion in Detroit by starting their own brand and helping others work their way into the industry as well.
September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Week
With stress and anxiety on the rise in the pandemic, concerns have grown about suicide during an incredibly difficult time. While the awareness campaign's traditional walk has been disrupted, a virtual one is still planned. Learn more at afsp.org/miexperience
Ypsilanti woman up for National Caregiver of the Year
A local caregiver has helped rehab a world-renowned surgeon with a spinal abnormality so she can continue her work. And now Tyja Owens is being honored for her selfless dedication with a Midwest Caregiver of the Year award.
Ypsilanti woman named Midwest Caregiver of The Year
A local caregiver has helped rehab a world renowned surgeon with a spinal abnormality so she can continue her work. And now Tyja Owens is being honored for her selfless dedication with a Midwest Caregiver of the Year award.
Nonprofit Rescue a Responder giving back to those who give back
Premier Roofing and Renovations has created a nonprofit that gives back to first responders during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond.
Premier Roofing and Renovations' nonprofit giving back to first responders
Premier Roofing and Renovations has created a nonprofit that gives back to first responders during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond.
For Michigan's first deaf football captain, COVID-19 is just another barrier to break
Devin Holmes had a stellar career as a varsity football player for the Southfield Ravens. Despite being born deaf, he worked his way up to team captain his senior year - a first for the state of Michigan. All set to play ball at Gallaudet University, the pandemic has derailed those plans. It bothered Devin, but not for long.
COVID disrupted this graduate of Bloomfield Hills' college plans to play football. That's not stopping him
Devin Holmes had a stellar career as a varsity football player for the Southfield Ravens. Despite being born deaf, he worked his way up to team captain his senior year - a first for the state of Michigan. All set to play ball at Gallaudet University, the pandemic has derailed those plans. It bothered Devin, but not for long.
While fighting her second bout of brain cancer, Southfield teen raises money for other sick kids
Despite beating cancer as a kid, Emily Grombala finds herself still fighting the disease years later. That hasn't stopped her from working to help other charities who assist kids going through similar struggles. Together, her and her friend collected 21,000 returnable cans - leading to a big check donated to Wish Upon a Teen
Fighting a brain tumor, a Southfield teen helped collect 21,000 cans to raise money for other kids struggling during the pandemic
Despite beating cancer as a kid, Emily Grombala finds herself still fighting the disease years later. That hasn't stopped her from working to help other charities who assist kids going through similar struggles. Together, her and her friend collected 21,000 returnable cans - leading to a big check donated to Wish Upon a Teen
A longtime Wyandotte teacher celebrated this year's grads with 30K in gift cards
How did a storied educator with more than 30 years of experience in Wyandotte celebrate this year's graduates? WIth 30,000 dollars in gift cards to local businesses dispersed among the seniors. All from his savings.
The Brown Program celebrating 20th anniversary
It takes a special person to bring joy to the lives of those battling dementia. The Brown Program, a day program for individuals living with dementia, has been doing just that for 20 years now. Jennifer Kellman and Dorothy Moon join us in studio to tell us more.
8th annual Cheers for Children event Jan. 25
The 8th annual Cheers for Children event to benefit the Children's Foundation is happening Saturday, January 25, 2020. Greg Bockart Jr. joins us in studio to tell us more.
Chesterfield Twp. foster dad to 17 boys receives Art Van award
A man who's fostered numerous children is being recognized for making a difference in the lives of more than a dozen kids.
Art Van awards foster dad money for home makeover
Foster parent Ken Baggallay and Diane Charles from Art Van join us in studio.
The Runway of Hopes and Dreams gala Jan. 10
Kids who have been diagnosed with a life-threatening medical condition will be showing us their courage on stage at Wish Upon a Teen and Motor City Movement's second annual gala.
Amy's Angels on The Runway of Hopes and Dreams gala
Nancy Sovran from Wish Upon a Teen and Joey from Channel 955 join us in studio to tell us more about the special gala.