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.
Christine's Family Gives Back
Christine is one of our newest wig recipients who is 8 years old and has alopecia; an auto-immune disorder causing hair loss. Her mom researched organizations to help her daughter with a wig and chose Maggie’s Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan to reach out...
Halloween Hustle a Hit!
What a great day for a race! The Halloween Hustle 5K, 8K, & Fun Run was held at Lake St. Clair Metropark today and 438 people registered to participate! There were costume contests, awards, refreshments and we were able to share information about...
Congratulations Meghan on Completing Volunteer Time
Congratulations to Meghan, who just completed her volunteer time at Maggie’s Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan! She has been a wonderful volunteer, helping in each department at our Wellness Center, representing our organization in the community at...
Easton & Kody Host Another Successful Lemonade Stand
Brothers Easton & Kody make a great team! They held their annual lemonade stand to increase alopecia awareness and they chose Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan to benefit from the proceeds. With the help of their family, friends, sports team and...
Candy Donations Needed
As we prepare for our Annual Children's Holiday Party in December, we are asking our supporters to consider making donations of candy for our event. After Halloween ends, candy is marked down to 50% and this is the best time to purchase and make a...
Crumbl Cookies - a Delicious Treat for Our Kids!
We stopped by Crumbl Cookies' Chesterfield, MI location to pick up some delicious cookies! Our wig recipients love these special treats when they spend time at our Wellness Center receiving wigs or participating in our support services like tea...
November 2024 Newsletter Released!
Our November newsletter has arrived and we’re celebrating our kids & families and amazing supporters during this upcoming month of gratitude. Thank you to everyone who has recently subscribed to receive news about Maggie’s Wigs 4 Kids of...
Clinton Township Kiwanis Meeting
Clinton Township Kiwanis members volunteer to serve the needs of the community, its children & teens, seniors, faith organizations, and non-profits. They have supported Maggie’s Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan for over a decade and invited our Founder...
Nail Care with Lexi
We are excited to welcome our new nail technician, Lexi, to our Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan team! She has been hired to help accommodate the children that we serve, and will be providing nail care services. Wig recipients & families can...
Congratulations to American Jewelry & Loan
Congratulations to American Jewelry & Loan on being voted the Best Pawn Shop in Detroit, by Metro Times readers’ poll! The company opened in 1978 and has become one of the largest and most recognizable pawn shops in the world. The flagship...
Annual Children's Holiday Party 2024
Dear wig recipients & families: we're excited to announce our Annual Children's Holiday Party will be held Sunday, December 1, 2024 from 12-3 pm at Blossom Heath Inn in St. Clair Shores. Due to the popularity of this seasonal gathering, please...
Sign Up for the Halloween Hustle 5K!
We have been selected as the charity of choice for this year's Halloween Hustle Race that will be held on Saturday, October 26, 2024 from 8:00 to 11:30 am at Lake St. Clair Metropark: 31300 Metro Parkway, Harrison Township, MI 48045. Enjoy the crisp...
Building Progress: Plumbing Installed!
Update on our building addition project: the plumbing fixtures have been installed and next, Calico Construction & their associates will be focusing on preparing the area for concrete work. Did you know? Each phase of construction needs approval...
Sign Up for our November 2024 Newsletter
Stay connected with us! At Maggie’s Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, we have been busy serving the children & families in our community at no charge. Our monthly newsletter is in the works and to receive the November 2024 edition, we invite you to...
Songwriters Support Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan!
The Songwriters Benefitting Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan concert at The Gathering House was an incredible experience! Each artist played their original music to a full house crowd while supporting the kids we serve. We are so very grateful that...
Thank You, Village Market!
Our thanks to Village Market who allowed us to setup a table today to share information about our Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan program and sell raffle tickets on behalf our friends at the Northeast Detroit Lions Club. They have sponsored holiday...
Victoria Donates Her Hair
Victoria, one of our Cuts 4 a Cause graduates returned to our Wellness Center yesterday to deliver her beautiful hair donation! She has been growing her hair out for a long time so she could bring a smile to a child’s face when they receive their...
12th Annual Pigs 4 Wigs
We are celebrating the 12th Annual Pigs 4 Wigs campaign which will be kicking off on Friday, November 1, 2024. Local police departments in Michigan participate in "No-shave November" by paying $50.00 and can raise additional funds so they can avoid...
Songwriters Supporting Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of MI Concert Just Days Away!
The Songwriters Supporting Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan concert is just two days away! Enjoy the music of Nashville & grassroots artists Brad Stuart, Natalie Brooke & Brian Allison who are stopping by metro-Detroit on their Fall Tour...
We S.T.A.N.D. with PKSA Karate SCS on Anti-Bullying
Bullying is a serious issue facing kids today, including our wig recipients and we support anti-bullying initiatives. Our friends at PKSA Karate-St. Clair Shores are asking us to S.T.A.N.D. against bullying through a free event for kids 6-17 years...