This Local Farmer’s Market is on a Mission to Better the Community by Donating Food to Neighborhood House Since the opening of Fresh Thyme three and a half years ago, the farmer’s market-styled grocery store has made it their mission to immerse themselves in the Rochester Hills community. One way they do this is by developing relationships with different charities and non-profits, including Neighborhood House. “We think it is very important to reach out to the community and give back in … [Read more...]
Fresh Thyme Supports Its Community by Donating to Neighborhood House
Neighborhood House Celebrates Its 50th Birthday
Neighborhood House Is Turning 50 and Celebrating the Big Day with A Car Show and A Birthday Party On September 16, at Canterbury Village in Lake Orion, Michigan, Neighborhood House will be hosting a celebration, starting with a car show from 9:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m., followed by a dinner party from 3:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. The car show is free and open to the public, and dinner tickets to the dinner party are available for $115. “This is a wonderful way for us to celebrate the work we’ve done and … [Read more...]
Grand Traverse Pie Company Continues to Support Neighborhood House
On Thursday August 30, from 3:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m., Grand Traverse Pie Company at Rochester and Tienken Roads will be donating 30% of their proceeds to the Rochester Area Neighborhood House. This donation will support client services, such as the food pantry, clothes closet, and new employment initiative. “We think it is very important to give back to the community in whatever way we can,” Jim Staron, Director of Operations, Grand Traverse Pie Company, said. “We love to work with local food … [Read more...]
Neighborhood House Celebrates Its 50th Birthday
Rochester Hills Based Non-Profit, Neighborhood House, is Turning 50 and Celebrating the Big Day with A Car Show and A Birthday Party On September 16, at Canterbury Village in Lake Orion, Neighborhood House will be hosting a celebration, starting with a car show from 9:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., followed by a dinner party from 3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. The car show is open to the public, and you can buy tickets to the party for $95 before August 1 or with car registration. “This is a wonderful way … [Read more...]
Scare Away Hunger 5K Run Walk 2018
Neighborhood House and HealthQuest Physical Therapy Announce Couch-to-5K Program for Scare Away Hunger 5K Run/Walk On Sunday, October 21, at Rochester College in Rochester Hills, Michigan, Neighborhood House will host the eighth annual Scare Away Hunger 5K Run/Walk. New this year is the Couch-to-5K program hosted by HealthQuest Physical Therapy of Rochester Hills. This program will help train those who wish to participate in the 5K. Staff from HealthQuest Physical Therapy has developed … [Read more...]
Neighborhood House Seeks Community Help to Stamp Out Hunger
The National Letter Carriers' 26th Annual "Stamp Out Hunger" Food Drive, the nation’s largest one-day food collection event designed to help replenish local food banks, is Saturday, May 12. Neighborhood House is the recipient of all food donated in this region (Rochester, Rochester Hills, and Oakland Township). Last year, they received over 40,000 pounds of food to support the Food Pantry. There are many ways to support the food drive. You can help pick up food donations in your vehicle along … [Read more...]
Rochester Area Neighborhood House Celebrates Neighbors Helping Neighbors for 50 Years
Capital Campaign Donor Recognition Event & 50th Birthday Kick-off Rochester Area Neighborhood House recently hosted a celebration to dedicate their Donor Wall with the friends who made their new home possible. Because of the generous donations by individuals, organizations, faith communities and businesses, Neighborhood House was able to obtain a new facility at 1720 S. Livernois in Rochester Hills. The donor wall was designed and created by Veselenak Studios in Rogers City and is … [Read more...]
Bringing a Little Warmth to Those Less Fortunate
Youth Council Kicks off 30 Days of Giving Every year, over 200 Rochester Hills’ employees participate in their annual 30 days of giving program. The Rochester Hills Youth Council is stepping up to help those in need this winter by hosting a clothing drive from now through December 1. Their team of 13 students will be collecting any gently used or new clothing such as socks, snow pants, sweatshirts, and hats at multiple locations through the Greater Rochester area. Youth Council members … [Read more...]
Neighborhood House Invites All to Scare Away Hunger
Benefit Run/Walk set for October 22 at Rochester College As the first days of fall are upon us, walkers and runners are looking forward to the local tradition of “Scaring Away Hunger.” Neighborhood House’s 7th Annual Scare Away Hunger 5k Run/Walk will take place on October 22 at 3:00 p.m. The race begins at Rochester College, the presenting sponsor of the event. The route will be a colorful autumn run/walk through the campus of Rochester College, through the new Lake Norcentra Park, out to … [Read more...]
Gail Kemler Celebrates a Century
Rochester is marking the 200th anniversary of its founding this year, and local resident Gail Kemler has witnessed almost half of the town’s two centuries of history. Kemler, of Rochester Hills, is planning to celebrate her 100th birthday at the end of this month, in the company of scores of family and friends. Gail Johnson Kemler was born October 28, 1917 in Brookfield, Illinois, where her father worked on a railroad line. When Kemler was four years old, her mother became seriously ill and … [Read more...]