Blarney Stone Broadcasting encourages you to give back this holiday season by supporting the nonprofits and charitable organizations that make a difference throughout Northern Michigan and beyond. Giving Tuesday is an opportunity for all of us to come together and strengthen our communities through generosity, compassion, and service.
Giving Tuesday is a global day of generosity celebrated each year following Thanksgiving, Black Friday, and Cyber Monday. The day encourages individuals, businesses, and communities to come together in support of charitable organizations, nonprofit groups, and causes that improve lives and strengthen communities.
Whether through a monetary donation, volunteering your time, donating needed supplies, or simply spreading awareness, every contribution helps. Giving Tuesday serves as a reminder that even small acts of kindness can have a meaningful impact when communities work together.
Northern Michigan is home to many outstanding nonprofits that rely on community support to continue serving local families, children, seniors, veterans, animals, and individuals facing difficult circumstances. This Giving Tuesday, consider supporting one of the organizations listed below.
Kirtland Foundation
Supporting educational opportunities, student success, scholarships, and community initiatives throughout the region.
Website: https://www.kirtland.edu/foundation/
NEMCSA (Northeast Michigan Community Service Agency)
Provides assistance programs that help individuals and families achieve greater economic stability and self-sufficiency.
Website: https://www.nemcsa.org/
NMCAA (Northern Michigan Community Action Agency)
Offers housing assistance, senior services, food programs, and other critical support services.
Website: https://www.nmcaa.net/
AuSable Valley Animal Shelter (AVAS)
Provides shelter, care, and adoption services for homeless animals across Northeast Michigan.
Website: https://www.ausablevalleyanimalshelter.org/
Claws and Paws Rescue
Providing rescue, care, rehabilitation, and adoption services for homeless animals throughout Northern Michigan.
Donate: https://www.clawsandpawsrescue.com/donate/
River House Shelter
Providing support, advocacy, and resources for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault.
Website: https://riverhouseinc.org/
Toys for Tots
Bringing the joy of Christmas to children in need through toy donations and community support.
Website: https://www.toysfortots.org/
The Salvation Army
Helping individuals and families through food assistance, disaster relief, holiday support programs, and more.
Website: https://www.salvationarmyusa.org/
22 2 None
Dedicated to raising awareness about veteran suicide prevention while providing support, resources, and advocacy for veterans, service members, and their families.
Donate: https://22tonone.org/donate/
Northern Michigan Children's Assessment Center
Providing a safe, child-focused environment where children impacted by abuse can receive forensic interviews, advocacy, support services, and access to vital community resources.
Donate: https://www.nmcac.net/donate
Gift of Life Michigan
Helping save and improve lives through organ, tissue, and eye donation awareness, education, and donor support programs throughout Michigan.
Donate: https://giftoflifemichigan.org/charitablegiving/make-a-contribution/
Roscoe's Rescue
Providing rescue, rehabilitation, care, and adoption services for homeless, neglected, and abandoned animals while promoting responsible pet ownership and animal welfare throughout the community.
Donate: https://www.roscoerescue.org/donate
American Red Cross
Donate: https://www.redcross.org/donate/donation.html
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
Donate: https://www.stjude.org/donate
Shriners Children's
Donate: https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/ways-to-give
United Way
Donate: https://www.unitedway.org/give
Feeding America
Donate: https://www.feedingamerica.org/take-action/donate
Habitat for Humanity
Donate: https://www.habitat.org/donate
Special Olympics Michigan
Donate: https://www.somi.org/donate
Make-A-Wish Michigan
Donate: https://wish.org/michigan/donate
Michigan Humane
Donate: https://www.michiganhumane.org/donate/
Wounded Warrior Project
Providing programs and services that help wounded veterans and their families thrive through mental health support, career counseling, long-term rehabilitative care, benefits assistance, and community engagement.
Donate: https://www.woundedwarriorproject.org/donate
No matter the size of your gift, your support helps nonprofits continue their important work. This Giving Tuesday, take a moment to learn about these organizations, share their missions with others, and consider making a donation to the causes that matter most to you and your community.
Together, we can make Northern Michigan stronger through generosity, compassion, and community support.
Know of a deserving charity or nonprofit organization that should be included on this page? Blarney Stone Broadcasting would love to help share their mission with our community.
If there is a charity or organization you would like us to feature, please email details about the organization, its mission, and a website or donation link to promotions@q100michigan.com for consideration.
Together, we can help connect local residents with organizations making a positive impact across Northern Michigan and beyond
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