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An organization in Berkley is giving life tools to young adults with special needs.
A few months ago, CBS News Detroit gave you an inside look at dozens of save a life stations being spread out across Oakland County.
At The Yunion, the goal is to empower and give kids the tools to succeed in life. It's an organization that now has the opportunity to reach even more families with its new facility.
Often when you finish a bag of chips, you think to just get rid of the bag. However, there's a nonprofit in Detroit that's taking empty chip bags and doing much more than just throwing them away.
Investing in affordable housing and home ownership in Metro Detroit is something Ally Financial is committed to.
With the help of some horses, a local nonprofit in Metro Detroit is teaching kids valuable life lessons.
A former Oxford High School student is bringing together survivors of gun violence in a compassionate way.
Losing a loved one to substance abuse is unimaginable but keeping their memory alive is what one organization plans to do this weekend.
The Alliance of Coalitions for Healthy Communities, a nonprofit in Metro Detroit, is providing Narcan stations for anyone to access in Oakland County.
Detroit nonprofit Life Remodeled hosted its Prom Remodeled event over the weekend in an effort to raise funds. The organization works to repurpose properties to create space for youth programs, workforce development programs and other wellness services for residents.
A nonprofit in Detroit is using music therapy to break barriers for those with intellectual disabilities.
Every year, more than 9,000 people are diagnosed with breast cancer in Michigan, according to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services.
A nonprofit in Macomb County that gives resources to kids and their families in the foster care system is asking for the public's help.
A Detroit man was gifted a semi-truck to help spread his message of positivity across the nation.
A local nonprofit in Oakland County is going the extra mile to bring some cheer to soldiers overseas.
If you have furniture you no longer need, it could go towards changing someone's life.
Inflation is just about hitting everyone's pocket. A Farmington Hills nonprofit is on a mission to ensure metro Detroiters don't go without.
A metro Detroit high school group is spending their holiday season giving back to foster care children.
New and gently used coats can be dropped off at the All Things Women shelter, located on the corner of Calvert and LaSalle through Nov. 5.
A local foundation is teaming up with Michigan-based Forgotten Harvest to help raise awareness and funds for Hunger Action Month.
The Michigan Glass Project donated $130,000 to Art Road, a nonprofit to advance their work as the only 501(c)(3) in Michigan bringing art class back into schools, for the entire school year, as part of the regular curriculum.
A Detroit woman who is the founder of a Detroit-based nonprofit has partnered with another local nonprofit to assist low income families by providing a meal, access to free clothing and resources on Nov. 23 during their Let's Give Thanks Community Dinner.
Detroit Public School students in 9th through 12th grade are eligible to take part in a free summer entertainment program through local nonprofit, Reveal Detroit.
The nation turns pink as WWJ Newsradio 950 honors The Pink Fund founder Molly MacDonald as October's Difference Maker.
A Westland man has been sentenced after he was of two counts of moving violation causing death.
The FBI issued a notice to sports leagues earlier this month informing teams and players of recent burglaries targeting professional athletes.
Advocates with the Michifan chapter of Habitat for Humanity say that former President Jimmy Carter was often the first on the job site and the last to leave, helping build homes across the country and in the state.
The family of Marquise Burns, who went missing in 2021, is seeking answers after his body was identified at the Wayne County Medical Examiner's Office.
The posts have since been deleted but not before X users took screenshots and shared them in the replies to Ford's recent posts.
A Westland man has been sentenced after he was of two counts of moving violation causing death.
Here's a look at some of the new laws that will be hitting the books in 2025.
Former President Jimmy Carter built a legacy as a tireless champion for peace.
Detroit comedian Jay Cotton says he started a bit of an uproar on social media, but he didn't mean to.
Michigan leaders are paying homage following the death of former president and Nobel Peace Prize winner Jimmy Carter.
The posts have since been deleted but not before X users took screenshots and shared them in the replies to Ford's recent posts.
Motorists in Metro Detroit are filling up for an average of $3.06 per gallon.
Organizers announced earlier this year that the show was returning to its traditional January slot after taking place in the fall in recent years.
The grants are in addition to the $1.8 million that Stellantis provided for home repairs to 120 homeowners on the east side in 2020 and 2021.
Troubled automaker Stellantis has decided that its Ram brand needs its own executive, so it is bringing back an executive who retired this year when CEO Carlos Tavares was still running the company.
An Argentine judge has confirmed charges against five people in connection with the death of Liam Payne, a former member of musical group One Direction.
Olivia Hussey won a Golden Globe for best new actress for her part as Juliet in Franco Zeffirelli's 1968 adaptation of William Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet."
Baltimore's victory over Houston averaged 24.3 million viewers, while Kansas City's win at Pittsburgh averaged 24.1 million, according to early viewer figures released by Nielsen.
A judge ruled that a woman who says she was raped by Jay-Z and Sean "Diddy" Combs when she was 13 can proceed anonymously, for now, in her lawsuit against the rap moguls.
Michigan Central is continuing its celebration of its reopening during the holiday season.
The FBI issued a notice to sports leagues earlier this month informing teams and players of recent burglaries targeting professional athletes.
Solar storms may bring northern lights to several states in the northern U.S. just in time for New Year's Eve
Drivers across most of the U.S. are catching a break as the year 2024 comes to a close, although prices remain painfully high in some states.
The state funeral for former President Jimmy Carter will be held in Washington on Jan. 9, 2025, and the late president will lie in state ahead of the service.
2024 was filled with breaking political news, international and domestic conflicts and world-changing events – but there was also heartwarming and good news. Here are the top 10 uplifting news stories of 2024.
"I feel like we should've learned our lesson from COVID, that just because we aren't testing doesn't mean the virus isn't there," Dr. Leana Wen said.
The proposed rule is required under a law passed by Congress last year, and is intended to ensure the safety of makeup and baby powder.
Some 13 oz. bags of Lay's Classic Potato Chips may contain an undeclared allergen, according to the snack company.
Health officials say the number of cases has already surpassed 1,500, 2.5 times more than in 2019.
Wayne County is erasing $27 million in medical debt for more than 46,000 county residents.
The FBI issued a notice to sports leagues earlier this month informing teams and players of recent burglaries targeting professional athletes.
The Minnesota Vikings and Detroit Lions are set for a Sunday night matchup to determine the winner of the NFC North and the conference's No. 1 overall seed.
Patrick Kane reached the 1,300-point mark and Todd McLellan won for the first time as Detroit's coach in the Red Wings' 4-2 victory over Washington on Sunday.
The Detroit Pistons attempted a fourth-quarter rally against the Denver Nuggets Saturday night, but Denver pushed through to beat Detroit 134-121.
Coach Dan Campbell stood at the podium after Detroit blew a 17-point lead to San Francisco in last season's NFC title game and talked about how that might have been the Lions only shot at reaching the Super Bowl.
Kid Rock was so impressed with the care his dad received, that he donated to BAMF Health through his foundation which has helped numerous causes including those tied to veterans, small businesses and more.
Mary Tyler Moore turned the world on with her megawatt smile as she starred in the iconic "Dick Van Dyke" and "Mary Tyler Moore" shows a generation ago.
The roundtable talked politics and focused on blockbuster news that Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan would run for governor in 2026 but as an independent candidate.
President-elect Donald Trump campaigned with talk of ending the $7,500 electric vehicle tax credit which has helped fuel sales.
The 98th Annual America's Thanksgiving Parade will roll through the streets of downtown Detroit this Thursday, with hundreds of thousands lining Woodward Avenue as six new floats make their debut.
A new ruling by the Michigan Supreme Court could impact lawsuits against Oxford Community Schools over the 2021 mass shooting. A separate case is going back to the Court of Appeals involving government immunity where a snowmobile driver suffered lifelong injuries after being hit by a Department of Natural Resources vehicle in 2018.
After nearly a decade in business, Detroit's first modern luxury nail bar is expanding nationwide. CBS News Detroit caught up with co-founders Anika Odegbo and Kelli Coleman to discuss their plan for the business.
Advocates with the Michifan chapter of Habitat for Humanity say that former President Jimmy Carter was often the first on the job site and the last to leave, helping build homes across the country and in the state.
The family of Marquise Burns, who went missing in 2021, is seeking answers after his body was identified at the Wayne County Medical Examiner's Office.
Two people are dead and police are investigating after a shooting in Warren Friday night.