charity

The idea of asking kids to collect coins for needy children abroad was born of one couple's desire to add meaning to Halloweening. Some say it's now more important than ever.

Today, a candidate for Michigan’s Supreme Court talks about his views on a hot-button decision involving a wage law and the legislature. Then, Michiganders pitch in on hurricane relief.Also, how to say “light saber” in Anishinaabemowin — the translation of Star Wars into indigenous language. Plus, artist Hadassah GreenSky on her path discovering her own creative heritage.

A woman has been sentenced to at least 70 years in prison for hitting and killing two bicyclists taking part in a Make-A-Wish charity ride last year in western Michigan.

Saline Area Schools is partnering with First Presbyterian Church of Saline and Care Village Orphanage in Middleburg, South Africa to start a new school…

Charities might once again be able to tap on your car window to ask for a donation.The practice was wiped out last August. That’s because the state…

The charities you donate to may not be getting all of the money you send to them.A new report shows that many professional fundraisers – organizations…

Clothing donation bins operated by Houston, Texas-based A.T.R.S. are labeled with claims that 100% of the market value of every donation is given to the…

"Creating change one glass at a time."That's the idea behind the Feelgood Tap. You sit down at a bar, restaurant or brewery, order a beer that's marked…

"Little Pin. Big Goal."That's the motto of Pincause, the brainchild of two Ann Arbor entrepreneurs.Katy Lind and Nate Stevens have designed a pin…

The Next IdeaWould you be willing to take a vacation that's centered around helping others?Perhaps through a church or school group. Maybe it's teaching…