by Laurie Sternberg | Dec 12, 2016 | Grants Received, Spotlight, Thankfulness Thursday
As we approach the end of 2016 and the beginning of 2017, we at Friends In Deed are optimistic about our organization’s future. Not only are we evolving are programs to better meet the needs of the community, we are growing and evolving as an organization....
by Laurie Sternberg | Dec 12, 2016 | Community Needs, Grants Received, Spotlight
We made a new friend this past fall: the Ann Arbor Area Board of Realtors. The organization awarded us $2,000 in grant monies to be used toward Friends In Deed’s operation expenses. Let’s face it, the impact of a grant earmarked for operating expenses does not...
by Laurie Sternberg | Nov 28, 2016 | FID Fundraisers, Furniture, Giving Tuesday, Spotlight
With another Thanksgiving now passed, families have returned back to their homes with full stomachs and loads of leftovers. This year’s Cyber Monday is expected to surpass previous years’ records, so we must not forget another important part of this holiday season:...
by Laurie Sternberg | Nov 18, 2016 | Beds, Giving Tuesday, Spotlight
When the sun goes down and the time for sleep has come, where do you go? Do you walk into a bedroom with a comfortable bed awaiting you with warm blankets and pillows? Do you feel safe as you climb under the covers and prepare yourself for the final end to your day?...
by Laurie Sternberg | Nov 10, 2016 | Beds, Furniture, Giving Tuesday, Spotlight
“I have to take one day at a time or I’d go crazy,” Ebony said of her struggle to make ends meet. Ebony is the mother of two daughters, ages 8 and 17, and works seasonal jobs. Her finances are tight and she’s been concentrating on keeping the...
by Laurie Sternberg | Nov 7, 2016 | Events, FID Fundraisers, Spotlight
The SERRV Small World Shop Sale is hosted on the weekend before Thanksgiving by the First United Methodist Church. The annual Sale includes distinctive items from around the world and is a great place to find a unique gift! What is SERRV? SERRV and Equal Exchange are...
