Some good news during these challenging times: Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan is humbled to announce we have been honored with a PLATINUM Award through Guidestar by Candid; a charity watchdog. This is our fourth year receiving this recognition for our commitment to excellence in programming, financial accountability and transparency! Less than half of one percent of nonprofits achieve this. HEARTFELT THANKS!
A Christmas Carol Tickets Available
A special thank you to LeRoy Newland who generously donated 4 tickets for a wig recipient & their family to enjoy a performance of "A Christmas Carol" at Meadow Brook Theatre on Saturday, December 21, 2024 starting at 6:30 pm. This beautiful...
Northeast Detroit Lions Club Holiday Meal Sponsorships 2024
Our dear friends at the Northeast Detroit Lions Club undertake a labor of love in preparing holiday meal sponsorships for those in need throughout the community. Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan was the grateful beneficiary of 4 large food packages...
Variety the Children's Charity Sponsors Nadia
Variety the Children's Charity of Detroit offers Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan the opportunity each year to bring joy to our wig recipients & families through holiday sponsorship. Variety's staff and great volunteers shop for items on our...
Credit Union ONE Giving Tuesday Giveaway $500 Winner
Credit Union ONE believes that all Michigan communities benefit when they partner with other organizations to improve the lives of residents. During Giving Tuesday, Credit Union ONE hosted a Giveaway and Maggie’s Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan was chosen...
Holiday Sponsorship with Schrieber Organization
Each year, Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan has the great fortune of being selected as a charity of choice by generous individuals & businesses who support our wig recipients & families through holiday sponsorship. Today, we had a very...
It's Not Just a Tuesday Podcast
The "It's Not Just a Tuesday" podcast explores the rich tapestry of storytelling and authentic branding by businesses & leaders in the community. Hosted by Andrea Walker-Leidy of Walker Publicity, the podcast goes beyond mere business advice;...
Thank You 5 Star Outdoor!
A huge shoutout to our corporate sponsors 5 Star Outdoor, LLC who have generously donated digital billboard space to Maggie’s Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan throughout the year to help us get the word out about our program. We currently have 2 designs...
Hair 4 the Holidays
In working with the 8 hospitals that provide pediatric oncology, we service all Michigan children referred to us. Through Zoom, we can reach the children right in their hospital beds and with the help of nurse navigators, we can measure their head...
Big Family of Michigan
Big Family of Michigan is a nonprofit organization that supports and serves the needs of foster children, institutionalized children and grandchildren raised by their grandparents. Located inside The Nonprofit Center at Pare, they provide school...
Mid-December Construction Update
Insulation and drywall is in! We’re getting closer to a finished building addition for our Wellness Center where we will have more room for wigs, welcome bag & class supplies, and space for our volunteers to help us manage our in-kind...
Heartfelt Gratitude to Our Boards
According to the National Council of Nonprofits, "board members are the fiduciaries who steer a nonprofit towards a sustainable future by adopting sound, ethical & legal governance; financial management policies; and making sure the organization...
Fraser Department of Public Safety Pigs 4 Wigs
The Fraser Department of Public Safety has been involved with our Pigs 4 Wigs campaign since 2019, raising awareness & funds so we can provide more wigs & support services to local children at no charge. We've helped many families from...
Donating Hats to Motor City Mitten Mission
When we receive an abundance of in-kind goods, we reach back and help others in the community. This week, we were fortunate to receive a large donation of beautifully crocheted & knitted hats. Some of them will be included in our kids' welcome...
Kids Should Be Covered Wig Bill Initiative
Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan is working with state legislators to encourage insurance companies to cover the cost of wigs for children like any other prosthetic. There are 7 other states that have passed bills providing insurance coverage for...
November Facebook & Instagram Donors
Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan would like to thank our November Facebook & Instagram donors and those who hosted fundraisers or dedicated their birthdays toward helping the kids in our program. Nearly $200 was raised in November, which is the...
What's In a Welcome Bag?
What's in a welcome bag? In this video, we highlight the comfort items that are donated by our local Lions Club members, wig recipient families who pay it forward, and the community at large who support our kids as they journey through their...
Heartfelt Gratitude to The Webbers
“As another successful year draws near to a close and I think about all the children & families we have served, my heart always turns to the love and support we have received from Wayne & Joan Webber and their foundation throughout the...
Send a Greeting of Hope, Peace & Joy with Holiday Cards
This holiday season, you can send a heartfelt greeting of hope, peace & joy to your loved ones with a holiday card that gives back! These beautiful creations come in 3 unique designs featuring the professional photography of Anne Nicolazzo,...
Portage Department of Public Safety Pigs 4 Wigs 2024
4 members of the Portage Department of Public Safety traveled 2.5 hours to our Wellness Center in St. Clair Shores today to take a tour and personally deliver the proceeds they raised from our 12th Annual Pigs 4 Wigs campaign. Portage is located...
Annual Elective Audit with UHY
We conduct an annual elective audit every year and welcome this process - while it is costly and time consuming for nonprofits and we have a small staff, our audit helps us become better stewards of the funds we receive to help the children in our...