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2020 Signature Event
Over the past few weeks, COVID-19 has changed the way we live, our work and the way we serve our children and families. Therefore, our annual Gerald L. Levin 'Champions for Children' Signature Event has moved from an in-person event to online. This year, we invite you...
Serra Automotive Donates Proceeds from “Subaru Share the Love” Event
For the last five holiday seasons, Serra Subaru of Grand Blanc has celebrated the season by restoring hope and love for children experiencing a family crisis within Genesee County, Michigan. The entire team at Serra Subaru adopts children who are a part of Orchards...
Keeping our children warm with Hyundai
Hyundai Motor Company donated 1,000 brand new coats and $2500 to Orchards Children’s Services for our Coats for Kids event! Zafar Brooks and his team from Hyundai’s Fountain Valley California office make their way to Detroit every winter to personally be a part of our...
Thank You All!
Thank you to our Board Members, Kroger, 411 Therapy, Southfield Police Department, First Presbyterian Church of Birmingham Michigan, Gleaners Foodbank, Gallagher-Kaiser Corporation, and to all who made this the most amazing food drive for our children and families. A...
Thank You to the Jockey Being Family update 1
Thank you to the Jockey Being Family for your fabulous donation of backpacks to support our adoptive families!
Thank You Garden City Gladiators!
From our Placement Services Program Manager, Andrea Hardacre: Last night Alex's (Andrea's son) travel baseball team, the Garden City Gladiators, went out with the money that the team raised and purchased gifts to donate to Orchards. They were able to buy 171 gifts!...
Westland Gladiators Baseball Team Hosts Holiday Event for Orchards
This post is from OCS Program Manager, Andrea Hardacre. Andrea’s son, who just happens to be a great kid, plays little league baseball. His team collected funds to help provide toys for the kids at Orchards. Here’s a great story about some great kids. My...
ECHO: Erin’s Voice: Education can be a pipeline to success.
At The Orchards, September means back-to-school. Thanks to the generosity of an anonymous donor, Orchards was able to create a scholarship program in May of 2013. High school seniors, connected to Orchards through any one of our programs, were nominated by their OCS...
Serra Automotive Donates Proceeds from “Subaru Share the Love” Event
For the last two holiday seasons, Serra Subaru of Grand Blanc has celebrated the season by restoring hope and love for children experiencing a family crisis within Genesee County, Michigan. The entire team at Serra Subaru adopts children who are a part of Orchards...
Walmart Demonstration Kitchen Ribbon Cutting
On February 17, 2015, Orchards proudly opened its Walmart Demonstration Kitchen with a ribbon cutting ceremony and a hot chocolate and goodie bar for staff! What's cookin' in the kitchen? Look for nutrition education classes that will feature healthy eating habits on...