by Laurie Sternberg | Feb 8, 2016 | FID Fundraisers, Spotlight
Do you shop at Whole Foods Market? Even if you don’t, you might want to. That’s because Whole Foods Market sponsors the One Dime at a Time (ODAAT) program and has chosen Friends In Deed as its beneficiary from April to June of 2016. In other words, anyone bringing in...
by Laurie Sternberg | Feb 4, 2016 | Donors, Thankfulness Thursday
Friends In Deed (FID) has been blessed with a lot of generous support over the years, not the least of which has been from grant-making foundations, organizations and individuals. We’d like to highlight three of our new-to-FID grants: The Harry A. and Margaret...
by Laurie Sternberg | Feb 1, 2016 | Volunteer & Staff News
We may be gaining on the U-M fans here in the office. Hopelessly outnumbered by the number of volunteers, board members and donors who support the Wolverines, those of who support MSU’s Spartans (Charlene, Dan and Tom pictured) have to stick together. Where do...
by Laurie Sternberg | Feb 1, 2016 | Beds, Client Profiles, Giving Tuesday
Eddie had a rough time of it over the last year. Diagnosed with breast cancer, she underwent a mastectomy and is still undergoing chemotherapy. “That’s okay; I got enough use out of it!” she jokes about her breast. Despite her buoyant spirit, the...
by Laurie Sternberg | Feb 1, 2016 | Beds, Client Profiles, Furniture
Just as Richard was recovering from surgery and unable to work, his housemate was laid off. The situation left the two in need of some help. Thankfully, Friends In Deed was able to help out with basic-needs furniture. Now the men have a healthy and comfortable place...
