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.
Wishing Everyone a Happy New Year!
Happy New Year, everyone!! We look forward to continued service in 2024 as we enter our 21st year of helping the self-esteem of children in Michigan at no charge through our Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, Inc program. Stay safe and be well....
A Special Message for the New Year
As we prepare to ring in a new year, our Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, Inc Founder & CEO Maggie Varney shares a special message with our amazing wig recipients, families and supporters. We wish you all a Happy New...
Cereal City Lions Club Continues to Support MW4K
The Cereal City Lions Club founded in 1958 is a Battle Creek civic service organization that supports and promotes community involvement. They are longtime friends of Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, Inc and have chosen our program as one of...
Eastside Eye Physicians
Eastside Eye Physicians are a local business here in our hometown of St. Clair Shores, MI who have been servicing the community since 1955. In addition to meeting residents' eye care needs, they also focus on giving back and supporting...
Cuts 4 Cash Pledges
Considering a hair donation in the year ahead? Learn more about our Cuts 4 Cash program where you can help defray the cost of turning your hair into a wig by collecting pledges per inch of hair you donate. Every amount helps the kids and all the...
A Special Thank You to our Facebook & Instagram Donors
A special thank you to our Facebook & Instagram donors who contributed over $325 to support our mission at Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, Inc! Please join us in acknowledging the following caring individuals. (Note: these are the donors...
Hair is a Treasure!
We received a beautiful gift in the mail from a gentleman named Steve whose mother Emily, born in 1911, had her hair cut at 9 years old and the family saved her curls over the years. This is the oldest hair donation we have received and while it...
Merry Christmas 2023!
Merry Christmas from all of us here at Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, Inc! We wish you a wonderful day celebrating and making memories with those closest to your heart. Sip some cocoa, watch movies, play games and have...
25th Day of Giving: Adopt-a-Kid Sponsorship
The 25th Day of Giving is here! Give the gift of hair this holiday season by sponsoring a child's wig through our Adopt-a-Kid program. You can personally help the self-esteem of the children we serve through this form of sponsorship. To learn...
24th Day of Giving: Renew Your Galaxy Star Membership
On the 24th Day of Giving, please consider renewing your Galaxy Star membership. This helps with the sustainability and longevity of our Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, Inc program and all the wonderful offerings we have at our Wellness Center...
Holland Donates Her Hair!
Meet Holland, one of our generous hair donors who made the decision to help other kids, which is what our Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, Inc program is all about. Mom Charlee writes, "Holland fell in love with helping St. Jude's...
23rd Day of Giving: Encouraging Loved Ones to Donate
Giving is more fun when you're together! Encouraging loved ones to learn about our Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, Inc program and donating their time, talent or treasure is another way to support the kids during our 25 Days of Giving. The...
Northeast Detroit Lions Club Holiday Dinners
Where there's a need...there's a Lion! Jim and members of the Northeast Detroit Lions Club have supported our Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, Inc since our humble beginnings. Each year, the Lions band together to assemble holiday...
22nd Day of Giving: Sponsor a VR Headset for a Child
Our VR 4 Kids Program Pilot offers physical, emotional, social & psychological therapeutic experiences through innovative & immersive virtual reality technology! The apps included on our VR headsets assist wig recipients with meditation,...
Happy Holidays from Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of MI 2023
Happy holidays to all of our wig recipients & families, friends and supporters! Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, Inc Wellness Center will be closed Saturday, December 23, 2023 through Tuesday, December 26th, 2023 in celebration of the...
21st Day of Giving: Make a Donation in Any Amount
We're often asked how frequently we see our wig recipients & families. Many who enter our Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, Inc program visit our Wellness Center multiple times throughout the year - receiving a wig & maintenance...
Sarah, Manager at Dollar General Donates Her Hair
Sarah is one of the managers at Dollar General who recently participated in a toy drive for Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, Inc. She was so inspired by our wig recipients’ strength & courage when she toured our facility, that she...
Variety the Children's Charity Detroit Holiday Sponsorship 2023
We are so very grateful to the wonderful team at Variety - the Children's Charity of Detroit who generously chose 5 of our wig recipients & families to benefit from holiday sponsorship of gifts this season. Variety's "elves"...
Portage Department of Public Safety Pigs 4 Wigs 2023
Portage MI Dept of Public Safety - Police & Fire is one of our key Pigs 4 Wigs supporters during No-Shave November and this year they brought in over $1,200 to help us continue serving the children of Michigan. Sergeant Collier and Officer...
20th Day of Giving: Write a Positive Review about MW4K
Did you know? During our 25 Days of Giving, there are many ways to support the kids we serve at Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, Inc. One of them includes taking a few moments of time to share a positive experience you've had with our...