#Charituesday Contest – NAMI Michigan vs. Detroit PAL

Join us in participating with this week’s #Charituesday contest!  We’ve chosen two non-profit organizations from the Fox 2 Gift Giving Guide for a chance to win a $1,000 gift certificate to Gardner-White!  No matter what, both organizations will receive at least a $500 gift certificate to Gardner-White – however – the winning organization will receive a $1,000 gift certificate!  Vote for your favorite organization below and join us by donating to our community. #GWCommunityHelp

(VOTE ONCE PER DAY FROM 5/26/20 AT 10:00 A.M. THROUGH 6/2/20 AT 10:00 A.M.)

NAMI Michigan

NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness is the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness. NAMI Michigan and its affiliates provide education, support and advocacy at no cost to Michigan individuals and families affected by mental illness.

AREAS SERVED: State of Michigan

AGES SERVED: All

WISH LIST: Marketing, office technology, office furniture, volunteers
for events and local affiliates.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: Local affiliates need
volunteers throughout the year to help facilitate
education and support programs. NAMI Michigan needs
volunteers during fall NAMIWalks events in Detroit,
Grand Rapids and Marquette.

AGE OF VOLUNTEERS: Adults 18 and older

Detroit PAL

Detroit PAL is working to help youth find their greatness; preparing them to become the leaders of today and tomorrow who learn:
●        A positive view of law enforcement
●        Transferable Life Skills

•  G – Goal setting
•  R – Resiliency
•  E – Embracing a Healthy Lifestyle (mentally and physically)
•  A – Accountability
•  T – Teamwork

●        PAL Values: Leadership, Responsibility, Respect, Discipline, Diversity, Family, Teamwork

AREAS SERVED: Wayne County

AGES SERVED: 4-19

WISH LIST:
– New or gently-used athletic equipment
– Gift cards (Meijer, Walmart, Target, Kroger, etc.), Gas Cards
– Healthy Snacks, Bottled Water
– Tablets for our Athletic Directors
– Laptops for staff
– Field Maintenance Landscaping
– Copy Paper, toner, etc.
– Paint for Building Maintenance
– Gator (vehicle used to groom the field, shovel snow)

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:
– Coaching
– Mentors
– Special Events
– Field Support
– Facility Support

AGE OF VOLUNTEERS: Adults 18 and older