The Lakeshore Optimists of Grosse Pointe meet regularly to support and assist the youth of our community through a wide range of donations and charitable work. They have supported our Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan program for more than a decade and invited our Founder & CEO Maggie Varney to present an update about our program today. We thank the Optimists for their continued commitment to the children of Michigan - together, we are truly making a difference!
15th Day of Giving: In Honor & In Memory Donations
Donating in honor or in memory of a loved one is a great way to acknowledge someone special and make a difference in the life of a child. Recognition cards for in honor or in memory donations can be forwarded to family members or friends and are...
White Castle Volunteers for Santa's Workshop
Whenever we receive donated goods in-kind from caring individuals & businesses, each item must be logged in our inventory so we can account for them and issue tax receipts to acknowledge our generous donors. This includes the wonderful toys we...
14th Day of Giving: Purchase Healthy Food Gift Cards
When our kids go to treatment for cancer or have multiple doctors' appointments to address other health challenges leading to hair loss, they are often on the road traveling and it can be difficult to eat healthy food. Donating gift cards to...
We're Seeking Carolers for our Annual Children's Holiday Party
Our Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, Inc Annual Children's Holiday Party is quickly approaching and we're seeking a small group of carolers to sing holiday songs and help create a festive atmosphere at the event on Sunday, December 17,...
13th Day of Giving: Become a Founding Member
Establishing a Founding Membership at Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, Inc during our 25 Days of Giving helps with the sustainability & longevity of our program and earns you a beautiful commemorative star on our Founding Members wall...
12th Day of Giving: Share Our Posts...Such as the Dollar General Toy Drive!
Wow!!! What a huge outpouring of support from Dollar General stores in Southeastern Michigan who banded together to host their annual toy drive for Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, Inc! They brought the sleigh full of presents today, just in...
Annual Children's Holiday Party & Shopping for Supporters
Our annual children's holiday party is quickly approaching and will be held on Sunday, December 17, 2023 from 12-3 at Blossom Heath Inn - By Chef Bobby & Encore Catering in St. Clair Shores, MI. Wig recipients & their families are...
Sterling Heights Pigs 4 Wigs 2023
Sgt. Finkbeiner from the Sterling Heights Police Department stopped by today to present a portion of the funds raised during the 11th Annual Pigs 4 Wigs campaign and they did an outstanding job in this year's competition. Sterling Heights Police...
11th Day of Giving: Volunteer!
Donating your time & talent through volunteering is another way to help us continue our mission at Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, Inc during our 25 Days of Giving. No matter your skill set, we have a task for you! Please explore volunteer...
10th Day of Giving: In-Kind Donations are Appreciated
In-kind donations of goods are always greatly appreciated at Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, Inc since we utilize them for a variety of purposes: in our treasure chest at the Wellness Center for wig recipients & hair donors to pick out...
Credit Union One's GivingTuesday Giveaway Continues
In their continued celebration of #GivingTuesday, Credit Union ONE is hosting a Giveaway and you can vote for Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, Inc to win a prize up to $6,000 to help us serve more children in need at no charge. The charity...
9th Day of Giving: Register Your Salon
✂️ We love the beauty industry and are fortunate to have a network of salons, cosmetologists and cosmetology schools that support our mission at Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, Inc.
If you own or work for a salon, and want to cut...
Princess Doll Giveaway with Crowns Against Cancer
Our friends at Crowns Against Cancer are committed to creating a bit of magic by visiting children experiencing cancer and other illnesses as their favorite princesses, superheroes, and other fairytale characters. The group is generously hosting a...
8th Day of Giving: Sponsor a Welcome Bag
A welcome bag is one of the prizes our wig recipients are given during their first visit to our Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, Inc Wellness Center. They are filled with comfort items to support their journey with a health challenge that often...
Central Lake Lions Club Donates Hats & Gift Cards
There are over 500 Lions Clubs throughout the state of Michigan and we are fortunate at Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, Inc to receive support from many of them. Ray traveled all the way from the Central Lake Lions Club to deliver crocheted...
7th Day of Giving: Planned Giving Opportunities
Planned giving is a beautiful way to honor a legacy and make a gift for a child that will last a lifetime. There are many options in planned giving available. If you're new to this area of philanthropy and would like to consider planned giving...
WDIV Local 4: Pigs 4 Wigs Metro Detroit Police Help Raise Funds for Kids in Need
WDIV Local 4 / ClickOnDetroit has also generously provided media coverage of our Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, Inc 11th Annual Pigs 4 Wigs campaign where local police departments participated in No-Shave November by making contributions to...
6th Day of Giving: Donate Your Hair at Go Green Salon
You can give hair and hope for the holidays! Schedule an appointment at Go Green Salon, a separate business located inside our Wellness Center to have your haircut for donation to Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, Inc. 50% of the proceeds are...
Wolverine Lake Police Pigs 4 Wigs
Wolverine Lake Police Department is one of our long-time contributors for the annual Pigs 4 Wigs campaign. Today, Chief Ellsworth and Natasha visited to present the funds raised which includes an amazing contribution from Halos of Hope. They brought...
5th Day of Giving: Become a Holiday Wishlist Sponsor!
Many of the families in our Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, Inc program come from low-moderate income families and often cannot afford to provide for their loved ones during the holidays due to financial constraints brought on by medical...