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.
Kroger Community Rewards Help Our Kids
Thank you to the 108 households who supported Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, Inc by shopping through Kroger Community Rewards! $322 was raised to help our wig recipients & families. To register if you aren’t part of the Community...
Thank You, Grace & Jill - Great Volunteers!
Grace & her mom Jill recently volunteered at our Wellness Center to help us with several projects; example: preparing all of our beautifully-decorated raffle jars for our 20th Anniversary Gala that will be held Friday, September 15, 2023 - 6:00...
Team Collier Volunteers from White Castle
We love #TeamCollier - our wonderful volunteers from White Castle returned to Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, Inc to help us prepare tea party gifts for our guests that will attend our 20th Anniversary Gala. We enjoyed lunch and fellowship...
Holy Martyrs Church 6th Annual Cut-a-thon a Success
A special thank you to Evon and Holy Martyrs Chaldean Catholic Church for hosting their 6th annual Cut-A-Thon in support of Maggie’s Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan. It was great to see so many smiling returning faces and meet new caring individuals...
Multimedia Makeup Academy Visit
Multimedia Makeup Academy of Esthetics, Cosmetology and Special FX sent one of their instructors and students to learn more about our Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, Inc program. We explored various types of wigs we offer our recipients, cap...
Coy & Team at SAS Interior Modules Host Fundraiser
Today’s heartwarming story: Coy recently volunteered his time at
Maggie’s Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, serving as our backup handyman and assisting where needed. He truly loves the cause and shared our mission in his workplace: SAS Interior...
Mom & Daughter, Lisa and Olivia Donate Hair
Mom & daughter duo Lisa and Olivia chose Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, Inc to donate their hair so they could help us create more wigs for children losing their hair due to cancer, alopecia, trichotillomania or other disorders. Together,...
Macomb Business Awards: Small But Mighty Award!
We are excited to announce Maggie’s Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan as the recipient of a 2023 Macomb Business Award in the “Small But Mighty” category! The Macomb Business Awards honor outstanding organizations throughout the...
Thank You, April 2023 Facebook & Instagram Donors
$2,462 was raised in April by our very generous Facebook & Instagram donors! The funds will help us continue providing wigs & support service classes, social activities, field trips & counseling to our wig recipients & families...
Announcing Galaxy Digital - Our New Volunteer Site!
We are excited to announce we have transitioned to a new volunteer platform through Galaxy Digital! If you would like to learn more about how to become a volunteer with Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, Inc, view opportunities to give back and...
Join Our Sweet Treat Committee!
Calling all sweet tooths!
We are in need of volunteers in a leadership capacity to join our Sweet Treat Area committee. This committee supports one of our most desired attractions during our annual Gala – an entire room filled with sweet...
Craft Cosmetology Visits Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan
It was so exciting to have students in from Craft Cosmetology School to share their passion for joining the beauty industry and learn more about our Maggie’s Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan program. We talked about the various types of wigs we offer...
Calling Princesses & Superheroes!
We recently had a great meeting with the professional team at Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital – they are one of the 8 hospitals we work with throughout Michigan that provide pediatric oncology, and we service all children referred from...
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WXYZ Channel 7 Detroit: Compassion Project with Bates Academy
We thank WXYZ Detroit Channel 7 for providing media coverage of our compassion project in partnership with Bates Academy. 5th-8th grade students who are part of a pre-med club and are aspiring doctors were led by teacher Rolanda Mathews in a...
We're Hiring a Social Worker!
We’re excited to announce we’re hiring and seeking a social worker to help meet the emotional, social & psychological needs of our wig recipients & families at Maggie’s Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan. This kind & caring...
FOX2Detroit: Compassion Project with Bates Academy
We thank FOX2Detroit for providing media coverage of our compassion project in partnership with Bates Academy. 5th-8th grade students who are part of a pre-med club and are aspiring doctors were led by teacher Rolanda Mathews in a compassion project...
6th Annual Cut-a-thon at Holy Martyrs Chaldean Catholic Church
Thinking about donating your hair? Holy Martyrs Chaldean Catholic Church is hosting their 6th Annual Cut-a-thon for Maggie’s Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan in a few weeks! The event will be held inside the church located at: 43700 Merrill Road,...
Happy Earth Day 2023!
Maggie’s Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan is happy to celebrate Earth Day today! Our commitment to giving back to our planet includes recycling hair donations into wigs that help the children in our communities. We can all do something that contributes...
Compassion Project: Bates Academy Gifts Wig to Dilynn
Through a compassion project headed by teacher Rolanda Mathews, Bates Academy 5th – 8th grade students who aspire to be doctors and are part of the “Junior White Coats” pre-med program, have learned about hair loss & helped...