Upcoming November + December REOCF Events
There are SO many awesome charitable efforts happening this Holiday Season. Make sure to check out the list below to see how you can get involved in all of the Good events happening!
GIVING NOVEMBER EVENTS!
The Commerce and Milford offices held a friendly competition in November to see which office could raise the most funds for the Hospitality House in Commerce and Community Sharing in Milford. A total of $2,451.00, including company match, was collected to benefit needy families during the Holiday Season.
Capital Title’s Online Auction in support of Volunteers of America raised $6,000.00 to provide a memorable holiday season for so many families.
UPCOMING DECEMBER EVENTS!
(organized Alphabetically by office)
Corporate
Socking Stuffers Buy One, Give One - Socks are the #1 requested item at homeless shelters. It only takes 30 minutes to get frostbite in sub-zero temperatures. Wet socks breed bacteria, which causes infection. Socks provide a layer of warmth. Cold temperatures constrict blood vessels making toes more susceptible to damage by cold. Severe frostbite leads to amputation. When your old clothes wear out, or go out of style, most people simply donate them to a good cause. But what do people do with their old socks? They usually throw them out because there are worn out. A homeless person asking for new clothes at a shelter will normally get everything – except new socks.
To give a pair of socks:
https://support.reocharitablefoundation.org/BombasSocks
Johnstone & Johnstone
Snowflake Fundraiser for Kids on the Go - December 1st – 15th. Kids on the Go is a pediatric non-profit program designed to provide special needs children (3-17 years) with physical, occupational, speech and recreational therapies both over the summer months and during the school year. The mission is to recognize and facilitate the goals of children with special needs and to further develop their current skills through therapeutic and wellness programs for the children and their families.
Real Estate One Chesterfield
Fundraiser for Families Against Narcotics and Hope Not Handcuffs - December 1st-15th. Families Against Narcotics works tirelessly to help individuals and families affected by addiction. FAN strives to educate our communities about the dangers of prescription and illicit drugs, assist those who are struggling with addiction get into treatment, and support both individuals and their families on their journey to recovery and healing.
Real Estate One Front Street
Needs for Teens Drive 2020 - in support of the Father Fred Foundation December 4th – 9th. The Father Fred Foundation has been providing food, clothing, household goods, and financial assistance to those with less within our five-county community.
To make a donation to purchase for a gift: Gift Registry
Real Estate One Front Street
Annual Bake Sale - Socially distanced with curbside delivery by appointment only, in support of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northern Michigan. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwestern Michigan provides children facing adversity with strong and enduring, professionally supported one-to-one relationships that change their lives for the better, forever. The organization currently serves children in a 5 county region in Northwestern Michigan including Antrim, Charlevoix, Emmet, Grand Traverse and Kalkaska counties.
Real Estate One Northern Michigan
Giving Tuesday +2 Fundraising Campaign - In support of Child & Family Services of Northwestern Michigan and Northwestern Food Coalition from December 1st thru December 15th. Child & Family Services creates safer and healthier communities in Northern Michigan through a wide-ranging collection of services and programs that support the well-being of those we serve in times of crisis, challenge, and life transition. Funds will go to support the Angel Fund which will be used to buy gifts for children who may come into care very close to the holidays. The Northwest Food Coalition’s Farm2Neighbor program purchases fresh fruits and vegetables from local farmers and distributes them to hungry neighbors through local pantries and meal sites.
To make a donation:
https://support.reocharitablefoundation.org/campaign/giving-tuesday-2/c314916
Real Estate One Randolph Street
Traverse the Universe with Arts for All Fundraiser - December 2020. Register to participate in a narrated tour of the planetary installation created by local artist David Kirby who created the entire solar system with the individual planets and their descriptions all around town in parks and along the TART trail. With your purchase you will receive access to an mp3 audio narration along with a map so that you can tour the planets at your leisure. For more information contact Ellie Vratanina at 231-409-9940.
Real Estate One Rochester
Good Neighbor Holiday Cheer Fundraiser - In support of Neighborhood House from 12/1-12/18. Neighborhood House, a nonprofit located in Rochester Hills, envisions a community of neighbors helping neighbors thrive. Their mission is to walk the path toward self-sustainability with our neighbors in need during times of hardship.
Real Estate One Shelby
Gift Cards for Kids in Care Drive - Drive-thru at the Shelby Office on 12/12/20 from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. to benefit House of Providence. Donations of gift cards and cash donations for major retailers and restaurants that the homes can use for necessities, food, clothing and Christmas items. House of Providence is a residential home for foster youth instilling hope in minors who have only known instability of the foster care system providing intervention and support services combined with individual care that affords foster children the emotional, mental and physical security they need through Trauma Focused therapy.
Reinhart Chelsea
Motown Soup in December - The Reinhart Chelsea office is supporting the Pulmonary Hypertension Association throughout the month of December. Pulmonary Hypertension is a rare, incurable lung disease affecting people of all ages, races and genders. Motown Soup is a non-profit organization that is ran by volunteers, who work together to make up and package over 20 varieties of dried soup mixes, baked goods and dips. 100% of their profits are given to food banks/pantries, homeless shelters, soup kitchens and free clinics.
Reinhart East
Virtual Trivia Night - With Trivia Hub in support of the Fisher House Foundation on 12/1/20 at 7:00 p.m. Fisher House Foundation builds comfort homes where military & veterans' families can stay free of charge while a loved one is in the hospital.
To register to play or to make a donation:
https://support.reocharitablefoundation.org/RCFFisherHouseTrivia
Reinhart Saline
Cookie Bake Sale for Saline Area Social Services - 12/1/20 from 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. $20 per dozen prepackaged cookies can be picked up at Saline Area Social Services. Since the start of the pandemic, SASS has provided enough food for nearly 150,000 meals and has provided emergency aid through prescription co-pays, utility shut-offs, rent assistance, car repair and student sports, music and enrichment scholarships and more.
Reinhart South
Gift Card Raffle - In support of the Down Syndrome Support Team and Special Days Camps. Drawing on December 1, 2020. Gift cards from local businesses in Ann Arbor, Dexter, Chelsea, Saline and Ypsilanti. Tickets are $3 each or 10 for $20. For more information contact Dana Vespremi at 734-904-3868. The Down Syndrome Support Team provides support and resources to individuals with Down Syndrome and their families. We work with our community to build an accepting environment where every individual can contribute and reach their fullest potential. Special Days Camp provides a traditional camp experience for children with cancer and their siblings.
Reinhart West
Shop with a Purpose in December - In support of Avalon Housing’s Hickory Way Project to furnish 1 of the 70 units of affordable housing for tenants exiting homelessness and moving into new homes. Hickory Way units will be allocated to adults moving from a shelter into stable housing. For many, it is the first time in a long time that they will have a bed to sleep in and a roof over their heads.
To make a donation: https://support.reocharitablefoundation.org/RCFShopwithaPurpose