These resources are for low income families ONLY who needed help this coming holidays. This is the only way I can help you. I hope you have a wonderful holidays. If you have question leave comment below. Please do the same thing, pass the information to all your friends. Happy Holidays!!!



Hand Bags for Hope
If anyone knows of a homeless, low income woman/teens or programs that would like to receive handbags for the holidays visit HandBagsOfHope for details. Purses can start picking up Dec. 5th-16th, 2011.

Macomb County Community Connection Day
Are you homeless or at risk due to job loss, foreclosure or hardship?
Registration is free and begins at 9am. Lunch will be provided from 12-1pm.
Free clothing, haircuts, raffles
Friday November 18, 2011, 9-2PM,
MATTS , 24140 Mound Rd, Warren (South of 10 Mile) 586-755-5191
For more info, to volunteer or to donate goods, visit Macombhomelesscoalition

McKinley Elementary School Swap
13173 Toepfer Rd, Warren (in the McKinnley Cafeteria)
Swap on Nov. 18, 2011 4-8PM
Donation drop offs: Nov. 1-17 at McKinnley in Main Office - Attn: Daisy or during swap

Thanksgiving Outreach
3rd annual thanksgiving dinner, boxes of food, prizes and clothing. No charge.
Sunday, November 20th, 4-5PM
Grace Christian Church, 33801 Van Dyke (NW corner 14 Mile) Sterling Heights, 48312

Cairnes Community Center
Hosting "Breakfast with Santa" for low income families and others on December 18th from 9-11am. Cost is $5.00 for breakfast and a photo of your child or children with Santa. No reservations are needed.

Solid Ground Shelter & Community Center and Masonic Center
These groups are hosting a christmas Day Dinner at the Masonic Center in Roseville from 2 to 5pm. The day includes entertainment, toys for children, new and used clothing and boots for children and adults. Some coats will also be available. There is no cost and no registration is required.

Macomb District Dental Hygienist Society
proudly presents
The HeartFelt Project for Children's Dental Health Month
When: Saturday, January 28, 2011
Where: Dental Offices within Macomb County
Who: Macomb County children ages 3 to 13 who don't have any dental insurance or government assistance of any kind.
What: An oral screening, dental cleaning and flouride treatment will be provided FREE OF CHARGE
A goodie bag of dental supplies and prizes will also be given to each child along with information and demonstrations on proper dental/oral health care.
Limited number of appointments available, so return the registration by 01-13-12.
Leave comment below if your interested, i will send the registration form for some reason I cant upload it.

2 Hands is a free resource where people who have a need can easily post their request to be seen by those with giving hearts who may have a hand to give.

Freecycle, a world wide website with many chapters in Michigan where you can find items (including new) being given away. Clothes, toys - you name it!

DollyParton's Imagination Library
If you want your children to received a free gift of educational books from Dolly Parton, click the link for details and follow the instructions in her website.

Time : Wednesday, February 16 · 11:00am - 7:00pm

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Location: 47326 Dequindre, Shelby Twp, MII 48317

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Created By : Tri County Free Clothing Exchanges and Swaps

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DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS AND AUXILIARY #129
Free Clothing Swap
February 16, 2011
11 AM – 7 PM
Disabled American Veterans Hall #129
...47326 Dequindre, Utica, MI 48317
Contact person: Charly Mathews
586-739-5267 (during drop off or day of swap times)


http://www.wxyz.com/content/news/see...WiC3fcGug.cspx
http://www.clickondetroit.com/video/19572104/index.html



"WHAT'S A CLOTHES SWAP?"

This is a totally FREE event, with NO obligation to bring anything or take anything. It's called a "swap"
because so many people bring clothes they no longer need, and take what they DO want.

HERE'S HOW IT WORKS:

At home, sort and fold CLEAN clothes (clothes you wouldn't mind putting on your family to go out in public) by size into
boxes or bags. THEN, when you get to the swap, sort the clothes by size onto marked tables. Next comes the fun part.
Go to the tables with the size clothes you are looking for, and take what you need. Free of charge. No strings attached.
The organization will provide the bags for that day. One bag per family! This is the only way to keep the swap fair.

Some families are looking to clean out the clothes they no longer use, and they bring boxes of clothes in, sometimes leaving with just one or two "special" things. Other families are really in need of clothes, and come with little or nothing, but leave with a bag of clothes. Others bring what they took last season, for another family to take this time, and bring home another season's worth themselves to start the process again.

THIS IS FOR INDIVIDUALS ONLY ... NO charities, shelters, or resale.


HOW CAN YOU PARTICIPATE?

Look for clothes you might like to bring. Wash, fold, and sort them by size. Then call all your friends and family and ask them to do the same ... and come alone or as a group to the swap! Clothes swapping are even more fun when you can share your great finds with friends.

WHAT SIZES?

All sizes of baby, kids, and adult clothing (including coats, shoes, and accessories). VERY lightly stained clothes are OK as some people don't mind these for work or play, or are talented at removing stains. However, all clothing MUST BE CLEAN, NO TEARS. Fabric and baby accessories are welcome.

WHEN IS DROP OFF?

Anyone dropping off clothing the day before the swap will receive a ticket to gain first access to the swap, between 10-11AM.
Tuesday, February 15, 2011 from 2:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. You can also call to make other arrangements for drop-offs prior to the swap

PLEASE NOTE: For safety reasons. All children must be supervised.
Questions? Please respond to the address: frugalnanax3@yahoo.com

To be notified of future clothing swaps, join this Yahoo group:
Macomb County Café http://groups.yahoo.com/group/MacombCountyCafe

"Shop With A Cop"

The Sterling Heights Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 118 in cooperation with the Sterling Heights Police Department and Meijer of Sterling Heights will host the 12th annual "Cops and Kids Program" at Meijers store on Van Dyke near Metropolitan
Parkway December 11th.

The program provides children in need with about $100 to spend on toys, clothing or gifts for their families. Kids are paired with police officers who assist during their shopping sprees by helping push the carts, select products, budget the money and wrap the gifts.

Lodge 118's goal is to help 40-50 children this year. To donate money or recommend
a family for the event contact Sgt. Randy DePriest at (586) 446-2923 or
email at pdepriest@sterling-heights.net


Posted by Brenda of MacombCountyMIResidents@yahoogroups.com
This information taken from: Sterling Heights Sentry November 24, 2010

We will be taking donations on Friday August 13 & Saturday August 14, 8am -4pm, Tuseday August 17, 2-7PM at the hall



Free Clothing Swap

August 18, 2010

11 AM – 7 PM
Disabled American Veterans Hall #129

47326 Dequindre, Shellby Twp, MI 48317

Contact person: Charly Mathews

586-739-5267 (during drop off or day of swap times)

http://www.wxyz. com/content/ news/see. ..WiC3fcGug. cspx

http://www.clickond etroit.com/ video/19572104/ index.html
"WHAT'S A CLOTHES SWAP?"

This is a totally FREE event, with NO obligation to bring anything or take anything. It's called a "swap"

because so many people bring clothes they no longer need, and take what they DO want.

HERE'S HOW IT WORKS:

At home, sort and fold CLEAN clothes (clothes you wouldn't mind putting on your family to go out in public) by size into

boxes or bags. THEN, when you get to the swap, sort the clothes by size onto marked tables. Next comes the fun part.
Go to the tables with the size clothes you are looking for, and take what you need. Free of charge. No strings attached.

The organization will provide the bags for that day. One bag per family! This is the only way to keep the swap fair. We will have extra bags that we will provide for a $1 donation per adult.

Some families are looking to clean out the clothes they no longer use, and they bring boxes of clothes in, sometimes leaving with just one or two "special" things. Other families are really in need of clothes, and come with little or nothing, but leave with a bag of clothes. Others bring what they took last season, for another family to take this time, and bring home another season's worth themselves to start the process again.

THIS IS FOR INDIVIDUALS ONLY ... NO charities, shelters, or resale.


HOW CAN YOU PARTICIPATE?

Look for clothes you might like to bring. Wash, fold, and sort them by size. Then call all your friends and family and ask them to do the same ... and come alone or as a group to the swap! Clothes swapping are even more fun when you can share your great finds with friends.
WHAT SIZES?
All sizes of baby, kids, and adult clothing (including coats, shoes, and accessories) . VERY lightly stained clothes are OK as some people don't mind these for work or play, or are talented at removing stains. However, all clothing MUST BE CLEAN, NO TEARS. Fabric and baby accessories are welcome.
WHEN IS DROP OFF?

Anyone dropping off clothing the day before the swap will receive a ticket to gain first access to the swap, between 10-11AM .

Tuesday, August 17, 2010 from 2:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. You can also call to make other arrangements for drop-offs prior to the swap


PLEASE NOTE: For safety reasons. All children must be supervised.
Questions? Please respond to the address: frugalnanax3@ yahoo.com

Macomb Family Connections
FREE CLOTHING SWAP
June 5th 10-6p

Where:
ERIN Presbyterian Church
30000 Gratriot ave
Roseville, MI 48066

Our church will be having it's first clothing swap on June 5th.
You can swap your used cloths for new to you used cloths.
If you donate you will get an 1hr early entry to pick out cloths for
yourself and family.
But you don't have to donate to partcipate. 1 large bag per family will be GIVEN by us. There will be only one run through this is to keep the swap fair.
You may also get an extra bag from us for a dollar donation to help with our back to school back pack project. The packs will be filled with school supplies,hats and gloves.
These will be given to famlies in need. Registration for the backpack will be from 10-11a

Please pass this on to family,friends and anyone who you can think off
that you know can benefit from the swap

THIS IS FOR INDIVIDUALS ONLY. NO charities, shelters, or resale.

CONTACTS
Brenda- brendamike01@att.net
Linda-mistralwind70@yahoo.com

DROP OFF TIMES
Drop off times at the church is June 1st to June 3rd 9-1, June 4th 9a-7p
The day of the swap June 5th up to 6p

For more information on any of our events

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/macombfamilyconnections


WHATS A CLOTHES SWAP?

A Clothes Swap is a totally FREE event, with NO obligation to bring
anything or take anything. It's called a "swap" because so many people
bring clothes they no longer need, and take what they DO want.

HERES HOW IT WORKS:

At home, sort and fold CLEAN clothes (clothes you wouldn't mind
putting on your family to go out in public) by size ino boxes or
bags. THEN, when you get to the swap, sort the clothes by size onto
marked tables. Next comes the fun part. Go to the tables with the size
clothes you are looking for, and take what you need. Free of charge.
No strings attached. There are no minimums or maximums.

Some families are looking to clean out the clothes they no longer use,
and they bring boxes of clothes in, sometimes leaving with just one or
two "special" things. Other families are really in need of clothes,
and come with little or nothing, but leave with bags of clothes.
Others bring what they took last season, for another family to take
this time, and bring home another seasons worth themselves to start
the process again.

PLEASE NOTE: For safety reasons. All children must be supervised.

CLOTHING SWAP - SATURDAY, MAY 15, 2010, 11AM-3PM

ROMEO HIGH SCHOOL CAFETERIA
11091 W. 32 MILE ROAD
ROMEO, MI 48065


Clothing Our Community,
One FREE outfit at a time…

A Community Effort,
Meeting Community Needs

Cleaning out those closets for spring & summer??

SERVE, CAPS and the North Macomb Leos are collecting reusable clothing for
children and adults.

Drop clothes off Friday, May 14, 10-3
(only by making arrangements by calling 586-281-1149)
OR bring to the swap.

Our goal is to provide families in need with clothing FREE of charge. YOU
DO NOT HAVE TO BRING CLOTHES TO TAKE CLOTHES.

Donating clothing is an easy way to help someone in your community.

For more information, please call
Kelly Carson (586) 281-1149
Celia Ciecko (586) 281-1732

SEE BELOW FOR RULES/PROCEDURE FOR SWAP



HOW IT WORKS:

At home, sort CLEAN clothes by size and bag or box. Bring clothes to the
swap and hand in to uniformed staff at the entrance to the cafeteria. DO NOT
give your donation to anyone outside the building.

Bring a REUSABLE GROCERY SIZED BAG or regular plastic grocery bags. We will
have some bags if you do not bring any. NO laundry baskets or garbage
bags. Strollers are OK for kids but NOT for collecting clothes.

ONE BAG AT A TIME may be filled. You may fill a bag, take it to your car,
and then return to the swap. This process may be repeated many times
provided the attendee does not take amounts deemed excessive (i.e.,
suggestive of resale or use for an organization). Swap volunteers have the
right to ask an attendee who is taking too many clothes to leave the swap.

SWAP VOLUNTEERS will wear identifying clothing/name tags. Only approved
volunteers will be allowed in before the swap starts.

NO CHARITIES, CHURCH GROUPS, SHELTERS, MOM-TO-MOM PARTICIPANTS, OR RESALE
GROUPS will be allowed. If your group is interested in leftover clothing,
you may ask to be put on a request list.


Attending the swap IMPLIES CONSENT TO THESE RULES. The very few who abuse
the generosity and good intentions of this event will be expected to leave
empty-handed.

Upcoming Local Clothing Swaps


To be notified of future clothing swaps, join this Yahoo group:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SEMIclothingswap/

The Troy Seventh-day Adventist Church (2775 Crooks Rd Troy, MI)
has a clothes closet give away every Wednesday 10 AM - 12AM
south of 16 mile on the west side of the street. Come to the second door on
the south west side

Holly Swap
Thursday, May 6, 2010, 10AM - 7PM
First Baptist Church of Holly 15030 N Holly Rd Holly, MI 48442
POC: Brigitte Todd brigittehsmom@ gmail.com

Utica/ Shelby Twp Swap
Wednesday, May 19, 2010 11 AM - 7 PM
Drop off Tuesday, August 25, 200911AM - 7 PM
Anyone dropping off on Tuesday will receive a ticket to come in first the
next morning
Disabled American Veterans Hall #129 47326 Dequindre Utica, MI
48317
POC: Charly Mathews frugalnanax3@ yahoo.com
586-739-5267 (during drop off or day of swap times)

Clinton Township Swap
Saturday, May 22, 2010, 10 AM - 1 PM
Macomb Intermediate School District located on Garfield Road North of 19
Mile
44001 Garfield ClintonTwp, MI 48308
Clothing Drop off: Fri, May 21 4PM - 8PM or Sat, May 22 8AM - 10AM
SPECIAL �EARLY PASS� given to anyone who drops their clothes off Friday
1-866-4-Macomb or 586-226-4581 gscparents@ yahoo.com
http://greatstartmacomb.org/downloads/Events/May_2010.pdf

Lake Orion Swap
Thursday, May 27, 2010 10 AM - 7 PM
Christ the Reedemer Catholic Community 2700 Waldon Rd Lake Orion, MI
48360
North Side of Waldon Rd, East of Baldwin RD, near Great Lakes Crossing
POC: Courtenay Grabowski Grabowski4@comcast. net

Roseville Swap
Saturday, June 5, 2010 10 AM - 6 PM
Erin Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) 30000 Gratiot Ave Roseville, MI 48066

The church will be having it's first ever clothing swap. You can unload your
unwanted cloths & misc household items. If you donate you will get an 1hr
early entry to pick out clothes for yourself & family. You don't have to
donate to participate. 1 large bag will be given & there will be only one
run through this is to keep things fair. You may purchase an extra bag for a
dollar donation to help with our back to school back pack project. The packs
will be filled with school supplies, hat and gloves. These will be given to
families in need. Contact for more information or if you would like a pick
up or need to drop off items.
Linda- mistralwind70@ yahoo.com Brenda - brendamike01@ att.net

Reminder from: SEMIclothingswap Yahoo! Group


Date: Saturday May 22, 2010
Time: 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Next reminder: The next reminder for this event will be sent in 10 days, 3 minutes.
Location: Macomb Intermediate School District - located on Garfield Road North of 19 Mile
Street: 44001 Garfield Road,
City State Zip: Clinton Township, MI 48038
Phone: 1-866-4-MACOMB OR 586-226-4581
Notes: Join us for a FREE Clothing Swap
Saturday, May 22, 2010
10:00 a.m.—1:00 p.m.
Macomb Intermediate School District
located on Garfield Road North of 19 Mile

Clothing Drop off :
Friday, May 21st from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Saturday, May 22nd from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
SPECIAL “EARLY PASS” given to anyone who drops their clothes off Friday

Admission is Free!
But a donation of a non-perishable food item for the Macomb County Food Warehouse would be appreciated!

THIS IS FOR INDIVIDUALS ONLY
... NO charities, NO shelters, and NO resale.
HOW CAN YOU PARTICIPATE?
Look for clothes you might like to bring. Wash, fold, and sort them by size. Then call all your friends and
family and ask them to do the same. Come alone or as a group to the swap! Clothes swapping is even more
fun when you can share your great finds with friends.
WHAT SIZES?
All sizes of baby, kids and adults clothing (including coats, shoes, and accessories). All clothing MUST BE
CLEAN and should be free of rips, stains, and tears. Fabric and baby accessories are welcome.
*PLEASE NOTE: For safety reasons, children must be supervised.
NEW……..EARLY PASS for Friday drop-offs
Want to get in a half hour before the rest of the crowd? Drop off your donation of clothes to us on Friday,
we will give you a special pass that entitles one person to enter the room at 9:30 a.m. Saturday
We want to be fair….
To give everyone a fair chance to pick out clothes, you may fill one bag at a time. Put the filled bag in your
car and if needed, re-enter the Clothing Swap to fill another bag. You may make as many trips as you need,
but you MUST take each bag out to your vehicle separately.

FACEBOOK
Get the latest details on Facebook
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Macomb-County-Great-Start-Parent-Coalition/132187435561?ref=mf

For more information about the Macomb Great Start Parent Coalition visit: www.greatstartmacomb.org

Macomb county families and residents who are homeless or at-risk due to foreclosure, job loss or hardship are invited!

Meet and Talk with people and organizations that can assist individuals and families with:

• Shelter and Housing Options
• Homeless Prevention Services
• Rapid Re-Housing Programs
• Emergency Financial Assistance
• Legal Services-Eviction/Foreclosure
• Homeless Student Assistance
• Social Security Assistance
• Low Cost Food Program

All services and help are FREE! On Tuesday, March 30, 2010 around 10:00Am-2:00PM at Warren Woods, Church of the Nazarene, 14300 13 Mile Road (East of Schoenherr) Warren, MI 48088. Lunch is served around 11:30 Am to 12:30 PM. There will be raffles, prizes and much more. For a listing of attending agencies visit MACOMB. See you there!

-emergency shelter
-housing options
-job searches
-financial assistance
-health screenings
-children's services
-legal services
-clothing
-social security assistance

all services and help are Free!

Lunch is served to all attendees, haircuts, raffles, prizes and much more.

For more information, to voluteer or to donate goods, visit macombhomelesscoalition , 586-755-4129

There are several ways to reach emergency food providers throughout Michigan Please select a method below:

•Receive emergency food assistance, call 211 or go to uw211southcentr almi
•Locate a pantry in your area, visit pantrynet
•Contact the State of Michigan's Food Assistance Program hotline at 1-800-481-4989.
•Locate a Food Bank in Michigan, visit fbcmich
•Locate Michigan statewide food providers, visit fbcmich
•For emergency food assistance in Livingston County, go to Shared Harvest Pantry.
•For emergency food assistance downriver, visit downriverfishandloaves.org

1)Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Coverage

* Area Agency on Aging 800-852-7795, 800-803-7174
*Macomb Co Dept of Senior Services 586-469-6313

Recipients of Medicare from Social Security can enroll Medicare Part D (Prescription Benefit) which began January 1, 2006. Low income persons below 150% of poverty (currently $1197 per month income for one, $1604 for two) can receive "extra help" from Social Security (800-772-1213), at reduced or no premium. For advice about which provider to choose call the Area Agency on Aging's Medicare/Medicaid Assistance Program (800-469-6313) or Social Security (1-800-MEDICARE 800-633-4227), or see medicare .

2) World Medical Relief , 313-866-5333

* info@worldmedicalrelief.org
* worldmedicalrelief

For persons in Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb Counties age 18 and older who do not have prescription drug coverage and monthly income is $1583 per month (single) or $2583 (couple), add $25 per dependent, and not currently enrolled in Medicaid. Prescriptions are mailed to your home. There is an $8.30 co-pay per Rx. Call for application and information.

3) VA Benefits, 800-511-8056

Prescription are available for low income veterans at no charge. If income is over $9894 (single) or $12959 (couple) there is a charge of $7 per script.

4) Prescription Resource Network

*586-263-2110,ages 19-59
*586-469-6316, ages 60+

Helps low income Macomb residents without prescription coverage to apply and reapply for free prescriptions from pharmaceutical companies. There is a fee of $25 per year. Income requirements of the pharmaceutical companies vary.

5) WAL-MART-SAM'S CLUB-TARGET $4 Program

*Any Wal-Mart or Sam's or Target Pharmacy

Will provide up to a 30 day supply of generic drugs on the current list of covered drugs for $4 per prescriptions fill or refill. It must be picked up in person. The current list is online at Wal-Mart .

6)MEIJER

*Free antibiotics
*Any of the 176 Meijer Pharmacies
* Meijer

Will fill free any prescription for prenatal vitamins and/or for 7 oral generic antibiotics (commonly prescribed for children): Amoxicillin, Cephalexin, SMZ-TMP, Ciprofloxacin, Ampicillin, Penicillin VK, & Erythromycin. They will bill your insurance, but there is no co-pay, and if you have no insurance, the Rx is free.

7) KMART

*Any KMART Pharmacy 800-769-3880

Will provide a 90 day supply of generic drugs for $15. Their formulary is online at Kmart .


8)Rx Outreach

*rxoutreach , 800-769-3880

Provides a 90 day supply of 125 medicines for $20, $30, or $40. Often prescription drugs not available in other programs are included here.

rxaminer
rxassist
helping patients
rxhope
needymeds
freemedicinefoundation

all provide info about free prescription programs for low income persons from pharmaceutical companies. These sites will assist with the applications for a free.

themedicineprogram , $5 each, 573-996-7300
prescriptionrelief, $8 each, 1-866-Drug-686
EveryonesRx , $7 each (max $40), 972-287-8889
pprarx, free, 888-4PPA-NOW


9) Medical Outreach Clinic

*free clinic
*mcrmc

Provides free medical care and medecations to low income (185% poverty) uninsured persons at St. Maximillian's (23 & north 598-3314) 8:45-12:00, 1st Mondays at Clinton Community Health, 792-8846, 8:45-12:00 on some other Mondays, Mt. Clemens Community Health Outreach Program, 8:45-12:00 on overy tues & thurs.




Call 211 for any medical or human service need