![]() ![]() ![]() The Suburban Hockey Foundation got a $5,000 grant. The charitable group provides and distributes hygiene items to those in need at “mini closets” that are hosted at local schools and community locations. It is estimated that more than 2,000 Royal Oak residents benefit from services through the grants all nine groups received.Ī total of $25,000 went to Blessings in a Backpack, which gives bags to school children facing food insecurity containing enough food for six meals over weekends.The Royal Oak Historical Society was also granted $25,0000, as was Honor Flight Michigan Legacy, Inc., which is the prime mover behind the Michigan WWII Legacy Memorial at Memorial Park. The Metro Detroit Youth Club, formerly the Boys & Girls Club, that operates out of the Jack and Patti Salter Community Center, received a $45,000 grant, while Royal Oak Youth Assistance was awarded $43,000. ![]() The same amount was awarded to South Oakland Citizens for the Homeless. Gilda’s Club Metro Detroit, which offers support services for those with cancer, got a grant for $50,000. Grants of $5,000 to $50,000 were made to nonprofits. “There are countless members of the community that have been direct beneficiaries of the work these organizations do, and have avoided crises in their lives as a result.” Mayor Michael Fournier in a statement said city officials among others appreciate the work nonprofits do “to fill gaps and provide the services that many, many residents depend on.” ![]()
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