Are you someone who wants to directly impact the lives of the most vulnerable children in your community? Are you looking for work with a purpose? Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan is seeking a dedicated and tech-savvy Child and Family Social Worker to make a positive impact. We successfully implement play therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy and help our families cope with the emotional, social & psychological side effects of hair loss. If you have a heart for mental health counseling, assisting with treatment plans, and working with children facing cancer, we want to hear from you! Part-time or full-time opportunities available. College alumni and senior students can view the full job description on Handshake here: https://app.joinhandshake.com/emp/jobs/8660250/details
Allie Tough!
Beautiful Allie is one of our wig recipients at Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, Inc who is bravely fighting cancer. People raised funds to support Allie along her journey and she chose to pay it forward; sponsoring 2 children's wigs in our...
Charity Madness with Diversified Members Credit Union
Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, Inc is participating in Diversified Members Credit Union's Charity Madness, where eight local charities will compete head-to-head to see who can receive the most donations. Each charity will receive a...
Makeup Class Magic!
Our focus on skin care continued in our makeup class for MW4K wig recipients. It was jam-packed and everyone had a great time!
On Saturday we learned:
-Using a cryotherapy ice roller to reduce inflammation and promote optimal cell function...
Window Cleaner Needed!
We moved into our new Wellness Center 3 years ago and love this place as our home! We take tender care of it, so the Center is always nice for our wig recipients & their families. We’re in the process of looking for a window cleaner that...
Celebrating International Women's Day 2023!
Today, on International Women’s Day we celebrate women everywhere who strive to make a difference in their communities. 70% of the employees in the nonprofit sector are women and we are honored to be a woman-powered organization! Led by Maggie...
Kerry Donates Hair for Her 15th Birthday!
Let’s hear it for Kerry from Kentucky who celebrated her 15th Birthday and chose to donate her hair to our Maggie’s Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan program! This is not her first hair donation; she has donated before. Kerry sets a great example...
Make a Donation toward our Raised Therapy Garden
'Think Spring! It’s March and we’re in the midst of planning for our raised therapy garden planting season! This special area at our Wellness Center provides our kids & families a place to grow vegetables & herbs that they...
Janellyn and Carlie's Hair Research Project
Janellyn and Carlie are seniors at a local math, science and technology center. This past semester, they enrolled in a chemistry research project that compared varying flat iron temperatures and heat protectant sprays to determine the effect they...
Wig Recipients: Sign Up for our March Makeup Class
Dear Wig Recipients & Families: you are invited to our next makeup class on Saturday, March 11, 2023 – 2:00 pm at our Maggie’s Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan Wellness Center. We will be learning more about skin care and how technology can...
Resiliency Award Winner!
Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, Inc is excited to announce we are a “Resiliency Award Winner” through the Troy Chamber of Commerce’s Business Excellence Awards presented by Horizon Bank! The Resiliency Award, sponsored by...
Walmart Round Up Supports Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan!
Dear Walmart Shoppers: We have an opportunity for you to support Maggie’s Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan! Between March 1, 2023 and March 31, 2023, Walmart is matching all Round Up Donations 2:1. Give back by rounding up your change and donating the...
Emma's Hair Donation & Cards
Emma is precious! She is the sister of a special needs sibling and has a caring heart to help others. After watching a video about a child who had cancer, Emma was inspired to grow her hair out and donate it to support the kids in our program. Her...
We're Seeking An Art Therapist
As we develop our programming for our wig recipients & families throughout 2023, art therapy is always one of our most well-received activities. We’re seeking an art therapist to help facilitate a variety of art classes, including sand...
Norm, Retired Sergeant from Clinton Township PD Supports the Kids!
Through the annual Pigs 4 Wigs campaign, we are fortunate to connect with many caring individuals throughout the community. Norm is a retired police sergeant from Clinton Township Police Department that has supported our program for many years. Norm...
Thank You, Scott at Shear Pointe!
Scott is the owner of Shear Pointe Hair Restoration Center in Birmingham, MI and is a friend & supporter of Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, Inc. He came in for a professional courtesy tour as he has not yet seen our new Wellness Center and...
Family Resources
Dear wig recipients & families: the nonprofit sector is all about collaboration and Maggie’s Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan is fortunate to work alongside great organizations that can be wonderful resources as your child journeys through a health...
Thank You, Ryan for your Kind Words!
It was very nice to hear from Ryan, one of our wonderful hair donors who took the time to write a positive review about his experience with Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, Inc and encourage others to donate their hair. The Kids & I Thank...
Kroger Community Rewards Nov 2022-Jan 2023
Kroger gives to so many community organizations and Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, Inc is fortunate to be one of them. If you shop at Kroger, you can support us too! Register for Kroger Community Rewards at no cost and watch the donations add...
Greeting Cards from Cub Scouts Pack #92
A greeting card is one of the easiest ways to bring a smile to someone’s face and we are so grateful to the Cub Scouts Pack #92 for decorating cards to send to our wig recipients, who are often in the hospital or home-bound. Roughly 50% of the...
Paul Mitchell The School Visit
A few weeks ago, I had the wonderful opportunity to present at Paul Mitchell the School Sterling Heights. These are future professionals interested in hair restoration, and they decided to make a field trip out of visiting Maggie’s Wigs 4 Kids...