Congratulations to Mira who just finished her finance internship at Maggie’s Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan! She traveled from Ukraine to complete her master’s degree in accounting at Walsh College and will be moving out of state. We wish her the best!
We work with all local colleges & universities to offer internships in finance, marketing and social work. If you’re interested in building your skill set, please submit your resume to maggie@wigs4kids.org for consideration and we will be in touch to schedule a practical interview. You can also learn more about our program at: http://www.wigs4kids.org
Meet Amelia, our new Wig Recipient!
What a cutie! Amelia is turning 3 in April and started experiencing alopecia after having COVID-19. Her mom reached out to Maggie’s Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan for support and we were able to provide Amelia with a wig. She loved having hair as you...
We Are Seeking a Master Gardener
Think spring! Even with all the snow out there in Michigan, spring will be on its way in just a few months, and we will be getting our Raised Therapy Garden ready for planting season. We’re seeking a master gardener to volunteer their time...
WXYZ Interview about Makeup & Skin Care Services
A special thanks to WXYZ Channel 7 / TV20 Detroit for interviewing our Founder & CEO Maggie Varney about our new & expanded makeup and skin care programming at Maggie’s Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan. Watch our segment and learn more about...
Troy Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Award Nominee
Maggie’s Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan is excited to announce we are a
“Resiliency Award Nominee” through the Troy Chamber’s Business Excellence Awards presented by Horizon Bank! The Resiliency Award recognizes organizations &...
Winter Wonderland
It’s a winter wonderland here in Michigan! Everyone be safe and stay warm inside until this winter storm passes. It’s a great opportunity to spend time with your loved ones - have a family game night, watch a fun movie or just enjoy...
Guidestar 2023 Platinum Award
Maggie’s Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan is committed to transparency and today we were renewed with a 2023 Platinum Award from Guidestar by Candid; a charity watchdog that monitors & reports on nonprofit financials & programming metrics. This...
Charlie Donates Her Beautiful Hair!
How cute is Charlie? She just donated her long hair to Maggie’s Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan to make another child feel more confident about their appearance. Her mom Kayla writes, “Charlie was so excited to get her hair cut for the kids and...
Macomb Chamber Member Spotlight
What a wonderful resource the Macomb County Chamber is to our community. Maggie’s Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan has been a proud member since 2011 and today we received a special visit from Caterina, a Chamber intern who interviewed Maggie, our...
Harper Strong
A special shout-out to our wig recipient Harper - what an inspiration she is to all of our kids! Harper is bravely facing cancer and she’s a fighter. Every time she gets knocked down from side effects of treatment or illness, she gets right...
UAW Local 160 Continues to Support Our Program
UAW Local 160 has been supporting Maggie’s Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan as one of their charities of choice for the last 8 years. They host an annual car show and golf outing, with a portion of proceeds being donated to our program. UAW members...
New Look, New You, New Year Class a Success!
Our first class, New Look-New You for the New Year was a great success! First, our wig recipients created vision boards out of magazine clippings. They talked about goals they would like to achieve in beauty & fashion yet this was also a...
Delanie, Our Angel
Every day, we see children throughout the state of Michigan who are bravely fighting cancer. They teach us so much about life. Delanie was a 13-year old warrior who got her wings. Our thoughts & prayers are with her family – we are so...
Joey Donates His Hair!
We love our hair donors! You help us make our mission of providing wigs to the children of Michigan at no charge a reality. Joanne writes, "Joey sent his hair in November for your organization. He was so proud to grow it out and donate it. His...
Meijer Chesterfield Helps the Kids!
Meijer Chesterfield is a great example of a business in our local communities that uses its success to help others. They generously chose Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, Inc to receive a $5,000 donation to help us continue serving the children...
18,533 Hair Donations in 2022!
In 2022, an AMAZING amount of 18,533 hair donations were sent to Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, Inc from 66 countries around the world to help us continue making beautiful custom wigs for the children we serve. HEARTFELT...
Jonah Donates His Hair to Help the Kids!
Let's hear it for Jonah who just donated his rare red hair to Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, Inc! Our program is all about kids helping kids. Jonah's mom Tricia writes, "Thank you for your kindness and inspiring my son, Jonah and...
Repurposing Items for Raffle Baskets
Happy New Year! January is here and we're starting to put together raffle baskets for our 20th Anniversary Gala. We have lots of baskets to put prizes in and are seeking donated items to complete them. We take items all year yet especially now...
Happy New Year 2023
Heartfelt thanks to our supporters who made 2022 a successful year of serving the children of Michigan. All of your donations of time, talent & treasure certainly add up and make a profound difference in the lives of our kids! Here’s...
Kinslee's Holiday Sponsorship
Our sweet Kinslee is 6 years old and has alopecia. She visited Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, Inc to enjoy a holiday gift sponsorship from our friends at Variety - the Children's Charity of Detroit. Kinslee and family had hot cocoa &...
Meet Aleena; one of our Wig Recipients!
What a great visit we had today with Aleena, one of our wig recipients! She bravely fought cancer in 2014 and now is doing well. We are always happy to hear when our kids are feeling better. Her little sister Leah donated her hair today to pay it...