Friday, April 26, 2013
A Thursday breakfast honors 24 students from Farmington and Farmington Hills who have contributed hundreds of hours to schools, churches and charities.
Some helped out at school, others traveled outside the U.S., but all 24 Farmington area students honored during a Thursday morning breakfast at Glen Oaks Country Club in Farmington Hills have given of their time and talents to others. Farmington Youth Assistance (FYA) hosted the annual celebration to recognize students for performing at least 100 hours of volunteer work not applied toward high school credit. Each was nominated by an adult, who was also invited to attend the event along with elected officials, city and school district leaders. Guest speaker Kurt David, television host and author of From Glory Days: Successful Transitions of Professional Detroit Athletes, talked about the injury that ended his basketball career and started…
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Glen Oaks Golf Course
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Saturday, November 17, 2012
Adopt a local family through the Farmington Youth Assistance program.
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Saturday, November 17, 2012
Farmington Youth Assistance, a nonprofit organization dedicated to strengthening area youth and families through community involvement, is looking for volunteers to “adopt” a family in Farmington or Farmington Hills. The Holiday Angels program helps provide underprivileged families with clothing, toys, toiletries, and grocery and utility cards to make their holiday season a little brighter. “With the holidays around the corner, we’re rallying the community to help families who may need a little extra support this season,” said Maria Showich-Gallup, FYA board member and organizer of Holiday Angels. “This is our sixth year organizing Holiday Angels. With the generous support of our neighbors, we can continue to make a positive impact.” Last …
Tuesday, April 24, 2012
The middle school and high school students were honored for completing at least 100 hours of charitable work.
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Tuesday, April 24, 2012
Farmington Youth Assistance (FYA) last week honored 26 middle and high school students from Farmington and Farmington Hills for their charitable contributions. The 27th annual celebration of youth volunteers, held at Glen Oaks Country Club in Farmington Hills, recognized the students for performing at least 100 hours of volunteer work not applied toward high school credit. The students’ collective community volunteering totaled more than 4,000 hours during the last year. The FYA event also inspires students to continue service throughout their lives. Public safety officials, city council members, school officials, administrators and nominators are expected to attend to express their gratitude. “It’s important to recognize these students’ …
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Thursday, September 15, 2011
The civic organization distributes more than $20,000 Wednesday.
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Thursday, September 15, 2011
The Farmington-Farmington Hills Exemplar Club presented checks to 21 local organizations, distributing more than $20,000 Wednesday at John Cowley & Sons in Farmington. The club's director of community relations, Richard Lerner, emceed the noon meeting, with Nancy Cook and club president Steve Joppich presenting the over-sized checks. In keeping with its motto, “Give back. Be Xemplar”, the organization raises funds during the year for local distribution. Their largest annual event is the Jon Grant Signature Classic, a golf tournament held in June. Groups receiving funds were: Boy Scouts Ottawa District The mission of the Boy Scouts of America is to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in…
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John Cowley & Sons
33338 Grand River Ave, Farmington, MI
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Thursday, June 30, 2011
The Annual Duck Race season kicks off with a party at Zap Zone.
More than 60 children enjoyed a few hours of fun at Zap Zone in Farmington Wednesday evening, to help kick off the Farmington-Farmington Hills Foundation for Youth and Families annual Rubber Duck Race. The event happens on July 17, at 3 p.m. in Shiawassee Park in Farmington. But Farmington public and private school students, in grades pre-kindergarten through six, had an opportunity to get in on a little early fun at what Foundation director Barabara Yuhas said is "kind of the kick-off for the Duck Race." Event coordinator Tom Hafey said about 125 students submitted coloring sheets for the chance to participate in Wednesday's event. Ten winners were chosen from each school, and during the evening a drawing was held for 10 goodie baskets …
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Zap Zone Extreme
31506 Grand River Ave, Farmington, MI
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Ken Massey
2:03 pm on Friday, April 26, 2013
Congratulations and thank you to each of these young members of our community. These young people, and many others who participate in so many ways, add to the positive nature of our community. Each of those listed, their families and friends should be proud of their efforts. Your community is proud of you. more ›