Community Corner

Patch Picks: Great Nonprofits

These organizations make a difference in our community.

Farmington and Farmington Hills are blessed with many nonprofit organizations that make our community a better place to live. Here are a few we think you should know. Please share information about your favorite nonprofit in the comments, and be sure to come back to see our Farmington-Farmington Hills Patch reader picks.

— This organization raises money to give it away. The foundation provides funds for  after-school programs and many nonprofit groups. Learn more on its Web site.

Neighborhood House — For families in need of help who don't know exactly where to turn, Neighborhood House is a lifeline. This "clearinghouse" connects people with resources to help them through life's difficult times.

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F2H Optimist Club — This organization is building the next generation of community leaders, one Jr. Optimist Club at a time. Volunteers are putting in countless hours organizing young people who are interested in community service.

— Our admiration for the American Legion was cemented on a bitterly cold day in December, when a small group turned out to lay wreaths on the War Memorial in downtown Farmington. , the annual Memorial Day parade and Girls and Boys State are just a few of the ways the organization reaches out.

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Farmington Area Jaycees — The group that organizes also and has offered to lend a hand in organizing efforts to create a dog park in Farmington Hills. These young adults set a great example with their extensive community involvement.


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