I'm not a user of this facility, and I can't speak from the point of view of a client. As a…read morecontributor, I receive the Shelter Association's newsletters, which then send as part of their fundraising efforts. For those of us who are more fortunate in every possible way -- materially, socially, and with respect to health -- I think there's an obligation to consider supporting this endeavor. I hope it's as good as the newsletter makes it sound. Bad luck can happen to anyone. We can only hope to remain on the contributor side, and try not to judge.

They say charity begins at home so whenever possible I give something to Saline Area Social Service…read more(SASS) to help those nearby who need so so much. While it is important to help starving children in third world countries, it is essential that we don't neglect the ones that live in our area. Many of these families are desperately struggling to earn a living, stay together and survive. Be grateful if you have enough. Share some with others until they can get their lucky break, too. The downtown Saline office of SASS is crowded and busy with activity. The entrance is near Saline Downtown Diner, at the back of the block including Dan's Tavern. Some staff are there consistently, but you might be talking to a volunteer. They do what they can with what they have. They need donations: money, non-perishable and even perishable food including fruits and vegetables from your own garden, because they have a refrigerator and a freezer. So if you have extra of any type of food, please bring it by. They collect toiletries. The smaller travel size is preferred, but if you have full-size toiletries, they wait until they have about 120 of any given item and then they do a "distribution." At the end of the year, my church and many others in the area host a toiletries drive and collect shampoo & conditioner, bar soap & body wash, diapers, etc. that every family needs to function. Each of the churches in Saline including mine put together food baskets and gifts (for example, socks in specific sizes for boy, girl, man or woman) for Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas. That way, each person contributes just a little to make up a very nice windfall for each local family currently under the care of SASS, which coordinates the distribution of all of these baskets, so it makes giving logistically easier for an individual. If you wish to do some good, give them a call and stop by with a donation. During the summer months the pantry can get pretty bare so if you are into warehouse shopping, put something extra into your cart, then take it to SASS.

What a wonderful organization to have in Northville. Although I wasn't able to come during business…read morehours. I was able to drop off my donations to the restaurant next door, Cassell's Family Restaurant. They also have other partners in the community where you can donate your goods. From their website, they accept money, canned goods, cereal, paper products, soap and cleaning items, and baby products. There's a list of additional products they accept posted on their door. Also, they distribute food on the 2nd & 4th Friday of the month from 10am-1pm. They DO NOT accept clothes (there's a clothing collection bin in the parking lot from another organization you could use). Either way, I'm happy I found this place to donate my things before I moved away.

I have never been treated so poorly when I have donated to the needy, this place is absurd…read more I went to Kroger and bought 3 full bags of food to donate, it was around the holidays. After I dropped them off I asked for a receipt for my taxes, the lady got very rude, I asked for $50 she laughed in my face and yelled, "$50 for three bags of groceries??? I don't think so!" and then wanted to haggle with me about my receipt for a tax deduction. I had the receipt from the store but it had my home groceries plus the donated groceries on one receipt. I will NEVER EVER donate there again. Instead of thanking you they make you feel like a criminal. I left angry, not what I expected after spending $50 on groceries for the poor. GIVE SOMEPLACE ELSE. JERKS.

Great organization! Well organized! Vital to the community! They provide food to anyone who…read moreneeds it.

I volunteer at the Food Gatherers Community Kitchen inside the Shelter Association of Washtenaw…read moreCounty every Tuesday. The community kitchen is just one example of how the organization endeavors to provide nutritional meals to those in our community. There are a number of ways to contribute to Food Gatherers. You can volunteer at the warehouse on 1 Carrot Way, inside the community kitchen (cook, clean and serve) or as a Food Runner delivering meals. Individuals can also volunteer for special events. Visit the website to learn more and sign up as an individual or as a group. Food Gatherers offers meals to anyone in Washtenaw County in need 364 days a year. Anyone in need is welcome to come for a meal; Lunch is served Monday-Friday 12-1pm and dinner is 5:30-6:30pm. On the weekends and holidays, from 3:00-4:00pm there is one community meal.

What an awesome place to visit and take a stroll with our pup so nice they honor dogs who have…read moreserved their masters in the armed services - nice park very well kept and maintained

I found it from a friend who has their fire dog buried at the cemetery, so of course I had to check…read moreit out. Parking is on 11 Mile Road not Milford like google maps says. Parking lot is brand new as well as the entrance. There are some interesting memorials throughout the cemetery. I liked the Vietnam Memorial, kind of interesting to know 4,000 dogs didn't come home. Of course there are some new dedications up for police, fire and current military dogs.

I was among the first wave of folks to sorta help get this organization started a bunch of years…read moreago. I went away for a bunch of years and came back, and I can't tell how how JEALOUS I am at how awesome they are now. Everyone there is so creative and knowledgeable and friendly. I really hope this place continues to thrive into the future ..

This place is fantastic! Whether you're into 3-D printing, software, knitting, lasers, etc., there…read moreare plenty of materials and options. Plus, the staff and patrons are knowledgeable and friendly. I was pleasantly surprised by how organized this place was, considering the huge variety of materials. Their emphasis on education and community is a huge plus and demonstrated by their classes and Open Build nights. Stop by for a tour during public hours, and get inspired!

Great staff and an excellent venue. The guests of my party are happy with the service and how the…read morehall is laid out.

Went to an Evolve wrestling show. The area where the hall is located in Livonia is nice. The place…read moreis small, but it held a good amount of people. I did like that there is a bathroom right in the hall so my son didn't have to go far. Although food and drinks were located at one end of the hall and once we got to our seats it was hard to get back over there once the place filled up with people. They had meet and greets with some of the performers and they just had them at tables along the walls. You could pay right there for a picture or autograph. Wrestling is more my husbands thing, but even I really enjoyed the show. Although the chandeliers above the ring made me nervous! Lol.

I went as part of a new Meetup group for those of us who want to go to cultural actives with others…read moreand not alone. Wonderful choice for the first event. The art house worked with Maybury State Park to have a group of local artists go for 3 days and produce paintings that shows the beauty and places in the park. Most did 3 or 4 paintings in different type of mediums depending on the artists strengths. The group went to the Live @ 5 Reception that opened the exhibit. Tickets were $35 for non members. Appetizers, 2 drink tickets, and live music from a harpist and a flute player from the Michigan Philharmonic. You also got to look at the art, shop the gift shop, meet some of artists and see the awards given out for the top pieces. A pleasant way to spend part of an evening talking to other art lovers and enjoying a cool summer evening while helping out a local organization that supports the arts. Looking forward to the event in September.

I decided to stop by Northville Art House after a visit to the library across the street…read more Northville Art House has a small gallery and gift shop. Viewing the exhibit is free of charge but donations are welcomed. The current exhibit is "Art That Pushes Boundaries" featuring the work of local artists. In addition to the exhibit, I noticed that a painting canvas kit was available for donation. The art house offers in-person classes including visual art training. Wouldn't it be nice if every town had an art house with exhibits and art education programs like this one? This is a wonderful community resource and I will be stopping by whenever there is a new exhibition.