Dear wig recipients & families: our holiday makeup class is quickly approaching! This is the fifth workshop we've had in 2022 and we're excited to celebrate the season with you. Join us on Saturday, November 26th, 2022 - 2:00 pm at the Wellness Center for our "graduation!" RSVP to maggie@wigs4kids.org or call 586-772-6656 - Mirabella Beauty is our makeup provider and Madison, our wig recipient & celebrity makeup artist from Multimedia Makeup Academy of Esthetics, Cosmetology and Special FX returns!
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...
Nonprofits Insurance Alliance Photo Contest Winner
Nonprofits Insurance Alliance provides liability and property insurance for 501(c)3 nonprofits, from a nonprofit and we are excited to announce that they have chosen Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, Inc as 1 of 25 winners in their photo contest...
Holiday Merchandise Gift Ideas
Looking for great gift ideas? Every purchase of our Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan merchandise helps support our mission of providing wigs & support services at no charge to Michigan children in need. From cozy hooded sweatshirts to travel...
Thank You, Bob DeRidder & Variety the Children's Charity Detroit
Variety the Children's Charity Detroit simply helps kids--no matter the need--through core programs that provide essential services and support to children with unique and special needs throughout Southeastern Michigan. We thank them for partnering...
We Need Your Votes in Credit Union ONE’s Giving Tuesday Giveaway
A friendly reminder to please vote for Maggie’s Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan in Credit Union ONE’s Giving Tuesday Giveaway. They are donating a grand total of $15,000 to 15 local charities and we were personally nominated by the St. Clair Shores...
Sponsor a Warm Winter Hat for a Child
One of the special ways you can help our wig recipients during the winter months is to sponsor a warm, snuggly hat. Fact: we lose about 40% of our body heat through our head and hats keep our kids warm all season long. Please consider a $10 donation...