The Lakeshore Optimists of Grosse Pointe held their 42nd Annual Youth Appreciation Awards, honoring 12 outstanding young people from Grosse Pointe North, Grosse Pointe South and University of Liggett schools. It was such an honor for our Founder & CEO Maggie Varney to personally meet them and serve as the keynote speaker at this special event. Thank you, Optimists for shining a light on the incredible achievements of youth in our communities.
Zenagen Product Line for Hair Regrowth
Not all of our children at Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, Inc lose ALL of their hair, based on their diagnosis, treatment plan and current health status which can all affect hair loss patterns. We recently took an education class on the...
Fraser High School Job Fair
Today we had wonderful community outreach at Fraser High School who invited us to their job fair. We connected with students, offered career & volunteer opportunities and even met a few vendors who have shown their support to Maggie’s Wigs...
Congratulations to the 2024 Athena Award Nominees
The international Athena Award recognizes accomplished individuals who actively support women in attaining professional excellence and leadership skills. Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, Inc would like to congratulate the nominees of the 2024...
Angel Memorial Garden
Today, master gardener & Outstanding Volunteer of the Year Lori Smith worked with Shawna, one of our wonderful volunteers to plant flowers for the Angel Memorial Garden in front of our Maggie’s Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan Wellness Center. Each...
Consider Becoming a Sweet Treat Area Sponsor
Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, Inc is hosting our Lucky 21st Annual Gala at Penna's of Sterling on Tuesday, September 10, 2024 from 5:30 pm - 9:30 pm and one of our biggest attractions at our signature event is our Sweet Treat Area....
Giving Back in the Nonprofit Sector
In addition to providing wigs & support services at no charge to the children of Michigan, Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, Inc believes in broadening our impact by giving back to other charities and civic organizations doing good works in...
Community Partnerships & Resources
Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, Inc works with a wide array of community partners, nonprofit organizations & resource providers to help our wig recipients & families gain access to a variety of services. The Blood Cancer Foundation of...
National Hairstylist Appreciation Day
Today is National Hairstylist Appreciation Day! We are so grateful to ALL the hairstylists out there who help Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, Inc by registering their salons, cutting hair for donation, signing up to volunteer at cut-a-thons,...
Kassidy's Hair Donation
Meet Kassidy, one of our amazing hair donors! She lives in Michigan and wanted to help a local child by growing out her beautiful hair for donation. She visited a salon in her community for the haircut service and donated in memory of her loved one;...
CDBG Roseville 2024
The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program supports development activities to build stronger communities. Every year, we reach out to various cities & townships where we have helped children to request support with providing wigs at no...
Recycle Your Hair in Recognition of Earth Day
Today is Earth Day and Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, Inc contributes to a healthier planet through the recycling of hair donations into wigs for the children of Michigan. If you've been considering a hair donation, please visit our...
National Volunteer Week 2024
Today marks the beginning of National Volunteer Week and we would like to thank the many caring individuals who have signed up to help us continue our mission at Maggie’s Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan. In 2023, we had a total of 200 amazing...
Our Wig Recipient Megan Celebrates Remission & Her Wedding!
In 2013, our then 17-year-old wig recipient Megan walked through our doors at Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan seeking support with a wig while bravely fighting leukemia. This past year, she got married and as of April 2024, Megan is celebrating...
Macomb Community College Job Fair 2024
Our thanks to Macomb Community College for inviting Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, Inc to their Spring Job Fair so we could get the word out about our program and career opportunities available at our Wellness Center. We also connected with...
Thank You March 2024 Facebook & Instagram Donors
During the month of March, over $431 was raised through Facebook & Instagram for Maggie’s Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan! The funds help us continue providing wigs & support services to the children of Michigan at no charge. Please join us in...
Volunteer at Our Annual Gala
April is National Volunteer Month and we're seeking volunteers to donate their time and talent for our signature event. This is a great way to help our cause and a wonderful opportunity to make a difference for the kids we serve at...
O.A.T.S. the recipient of our Raised Therapy Garden
O.A.T.S. Offering Alternative Therapy with Smiles changes lives through the healing power of horses. Their Center is located on 40 beautiful acres in Ortonville, Michigan and focuses on promoting the health, well-being and happiness of individuals,...
April 2024 Newsletter
Our April 2024 Newsletter for Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, Inc has been released and you can view our current edition here: http://hosted.verticalresponse.com/593557/c0e538b44e/1527504189/5e372d5b04/ - subscribers have this delivered right...
The Italian Tribune Features Our Supporter Lisa's Hair Donation
Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, Inc thanks The Italian Tribune for writing an article about our supporter Lisa Bica Grodsky who donated her hair on International Women's Day to help our kids. This is a global day recognizing the social,...
April Board Meeting at Mike's On the Water
We had the wonderful opportunity to host our April Board of Directors meeting at Mike's on the Water in our hometown St. Clair Shores. (This was the first meeting for Kevin & Brittany's daughter, baby Riley!)
Mike's On the Water...