Children, Youth & Families

Action Team — a Youth Volunteer Initiative:  Action Teams, composed of Major League baseball players and area high school students who are selected to be Team Captains, work together to inspire youth to get involved in Volunteers of America programs.  The Action Team also delivers an important message to their peers from Major Leaguers — volunteering is cool, fun and personally rewarding!  Learn More.

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The Adopt-A-Family program matches families in need with individual and/or corporate sponsors who "adopt" them for the holidays, providing new clothes, toys, and even a wonderful Christmas dinner to those who otherwise wouldn't be able to celebrate due to the hardships of their financial situations. Learn more.

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Coats for Kids:Each November, Coats are collected at the Eastwood Towne Centre. These coats are later distributed to children and adults in need. Learn more.



Children and Youth across Michigan need your helpOperation Backpack Each  year, many children return to school unprepared, lacking the basic supplies they need to succeed. The Operation Backpack program ensures that low-income children return to school with all the supplies they need.  Learn more. 

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