Help is needed for our Diaper Banks.
Cultivate the organic vegetable gardens and flower gardens
Help welcome a new baby into the world with a homemade afghan or quilt
Needs vary but help is appreciated.
Help on the planning committee or the day of the event. Annual events include: Time to Teal 5K Mother’s Day Event (May), Wheels & Teal 5K/Car Show – Rochester Hills (September), Shake Your Teal Feathers 5K/Car Parade – Grand Rapids (September), Tie Michigan Teal – Statewide (September), OkTEALber Virtual Celebration and Auction (October)
Participate in one or more of our ongoing activities: Awareness (education fairs, sporting events, etc.), Advocacy, Survivors Teaching Students, SPEAK: Survivors Promoting Early Awareness & Knowledge (Educational program in which survivors tell personal story of cancer journey.), Office support
Playgroups are open to any family in the area with children birth through 4 years of age. The playgroups provide an opportunity for children and parents to play in an environment that is supportive and nurturing. Morning playgroups are offered in the communities of Houghton, and Mohawk.
e-Buddies helps build e-mail friendships between people with and without intellectual disabilities.
Help Best Buddies jobs program participants practice their interview skills virtually or over the phone. Resume review and job interview prep. Participate in a virtual career panel with jobs participants. Have a unique career? Be a guest speaker on our virtual transitions class calls
Share your special talents with our participants in an interactive virtual event (Trivia, virtual arts and crafts, share your favorite recipe in an interactive cooking segment, lead a virtual yoga class, host a virtual field trip- the possibilities are endless)