The Women's Fund grants provide more than just financial assistance to area nonprofits, they have the ability to empower the lives of women in need in our community. Recently, The Women's Fund awarded the Assistance League of Southeastern Michigan (ALSM) a $3000 grant for their Assault Survivor Kits Program. The kits are provided to survivors of abuse, sexual assault, and domestic violence whose clothing is destroyed by the perpetrator or retained by police for forensic evidence. The Women’s … [Read more...]
The Women’s Fund Presents a check to the Assistance League of Rochester
April 21, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Neighborhood House Prepares Students for Upcoming School Year
July 13, 2021 by Leave a Comment
On Saturday, August 14, Neighborhood House, in collaboration with Ascension Providence Rochester Hospital (Crittenton Hospital) and the Assistance League of Southeastern Michigan, will once again prepare eligible students with school supplies, backpacks, and back to school clothing in preparation for a brand-new school year. "Blast Off 2 School has helped several families within our community prepare to return to school for over ten years running. We are expecting a greater need than last … [Read more...]
Mistletoe Marketplace
November 1, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Assistance League of Southeastern Michigan presents Mistletoe Marketplace - A Virtual Event - held November 14-19. Event registration begins Sunday, November 1, along with a sneak preview of hundreds of Silent Auction items. Bidding starts Saturday, November 14, at noon and continues until Thursday, November 19, at 8:30 p.m. Assistance League of Southeastern Michigan, founded in 1993 and serving Wayne, Oakland and Macomb counties, is a nonprofit 501(c)(3), hands-on, all-volunteer … [Read more...]
Help Needed to Outfit Children for School
July 30, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Neighborhood House Needs Help Outfitting Children for School Neighborhood House is seeking new donated school supplies from July 13 - August 7. School supplies may be dropped off at the Neighborhood House office at 1720 South Livernois or at the Rochester Hills Public Library, Rams Horn Restaurant, the Rochester Fire Station, the Auburn Hills Chamber of Commerce office, or Oakland Township Hall. Last year Neighborhood House outfitted 488 children for school in partnership with Assistance … [Read more...]
Neighborhood House Hosts Third Annual Blast Off 2 School Event
July 26, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Neighborhood House, Ascension Providence Rochester (Crittenton Hospital), and the Assistance League of Southeastern Michigan have teamed up to host their annual Blast off 2 School back-to-school event on August 17 at the Neighborhood House main office (1720 S. Livernois, Rochester Hills, MI). Since opening their new facility in 2016, Neighborhood House has been able to expand all of their services, including the Blast off 2 School program. At this event, eligible children will receive … [Read more...]
The Women’s Fund Celebrates and Hands Out Money During the Holidays
January 3, 2019 by Leave a Comment
The Women’s Fund hosted their holiday party fundraiser at Fieldstone Winery Downtown Rochester on December 4. Sixty-five people attended and with the help from local business donations and a Rochester-themed raffle basket, they were able to raise more than $4000 and four guests expressed interest in becoming partners. The 2018 Grant Recipients were Announced Families Against Narcotics (FAN) $1000 towards their “Hope Not Handcuffs” Program. The … [Read more...]
The Women’s Fund Hosts its Mid-Summer Soiree
July 30, 2018 by Leave a Comment
On Thursday July 19, the Women's Fund of Rochester hosted their Mid-Summer Soiree. Over 100 guests strolled the gardens of Meadow Brook Hall while enjoying hors d’oeuvres, wine, and listening to the music of Maestro Harry Hovakimian. Moceri Companies, Dillman and Upton, Frank Rewold & Son and Ray Lighting Centers were among the sponsors of the evening’s event. The Women’s Fund was established in 2000. The fund was started by 100 women whose mission was to create a powerful legacy within … [Read more...]
Assistance League Announces New Officers
July 25, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Assistance League of Southeastern Michigan Announces Officers for 2018-2019 Assistance League of Southeastern Michigan proudly announces its slate of officers for the next year. Collectively, these 13 board members have provided over 100 years of service to children and families residing in Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb counties through the Assistance League’s philanthropic programs which clothe, feed, educate, and comfort those in need. Nancy Troyer, a longtime resident of Rochester Hills … [Read more...]
Sing Into Spring Assistance League of Southeastern Michigan Fundraiser
April 25, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Join us for a musical afternoon, Sing Into Spring, a fundraiser hosted by Assistance League of Southeastern Michigan. The concert will be on Sunday, April 29, 4:00 p.m. at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, Rochester. Vocalist Mark Tisdel, along with Lia Catallo singer/songwriter, will perform a repertoire of music structured for all audiences. Advance ticket purchases of $20 are available by contacting Lorraine at [email protected] or Nancy at [email protected] Tickets may also be … [Read more...]
The Women’s Fund Helps Women in Need
January 28, 2018 by 2 Comments
The Women's Fund of the Greater Rochester Area Closes 2017 by Giving to Three Local Organizations The Women’s Fund, whose goal is to help improve the lives of women in need by helping them become financially independent, awarded grants to three local organizations in November. Career Dress, who promotes the economic independence of low to moderate income women by providing professional attire to women actively seeking employment, was this year’s recipient of a $7500 grant. The money … [Read more...]
