The 9&10 Weather, Sports, and News teams, have each picked a local charity that matters to them and would like you to join in the spirit of giving. You can contribute directly to your community this season by working together and choosing a cause from the charities below.
Norte: supported by the Michigan This Morning team
Their mission: “Norte is dedicated to building stronger, better connected and more walk/bike friendly communities by empowering the young and young at heart.”
To Learn More: visit to see how Norte helps build happy, healthy, and strong communities.
Items needed
Bikes, balance bikes & helmets
Tools to fix bikes
Storage space beyond their wheelhouse because it’s filling up fast
Volunteers for the Estrella program at their 18 area schools
Where
All Donations and/or Monetary donations can be brought directly to…
Norte
1213 West Civic Center Drive
Traverse City, MI 49686
Father Fred Foundation: supported by the 9&10 Weather team
Their vision: “To help everyone who comes to Father Fred seeking assistance so that no need in our community is unfulfilled. We honor the legacy of Father Fred by treating all people with dignity and respect, while nurturing hope and working with humility.”
To Learn More: visit to see how Father Fred Foundation helps individuals and families in Antrim, Benzie, Grand Traverse, Leelanau, and Kalkaska, counties with their most pressing needs.
Items needed
Food – spaghetti, soup, canned fruits
Clothing – all sizes
Household items – Furniture, toasters, chairs, clocks, lamps, desks, silverware, dishes, pots and pans etc.
Financial assistance – Cash or check so they can help with buying more food and heating assistance.
Where
All Donations and/or Monetary donations can be brought directly to…
Father Fred Foundation
826 Hastings Street
Traverse City, MI 49686
Cherryland Humane Society: supported by the MISportsNow team.
Their Mission: “To provide a safe harbor for the animals entrusted to us as we strive to find them responsible, loving and permanent homes while educating the public about humane values.”
To Learn More: visit to see how Cherryland Humane Society helps provide care for dogs and cats until they can find a happy home.
Items needed
Wet/dry kitten food, non-clumping cat litter, Clorox wipes, dishwasher soap, white office paper, stamps, and Fabuloso floor cleaner.
Gift cards for gas for transporting animals to vet appointments
Where
All Donations and/or Monetary donations can be brought directly to…
Cherryland Humane Society
1750 Ahlberg Road
Traverse City, MI 49696
Oasis Family Resource Center: supported by the 9&10 Evening News team
Their mission: “To strengthen and safeguard the families of Wexford and Missaukee counties. OASIS Family Resource Center is committed to using an empowerment-based philosophy in its approach to ending domestic and sexual violence.”
To Learn More: visit to see how OASIS Family Resource Center helps shelter survivors, provide education, and protect the families, of Wexford and Missaukee counties.
Items needed
For women, children and men – gloves, boots, winter coats, socks, throw blankets, gift cards
For women only (along with the above) – pj’s, robes, under garments, toiletries, day planners/calendars.
Where
All Donations and/or Monetary donations can be brought directly to…
Oasis Family Resource Center
118 S. Mitchell St., Cadillac
231.775.7299
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention: Supported by the four team
Their mission: “To save lives and give hope to those affected by suicide.”
To Learn More: visit to see how AFSP helps with the growing and very serious problem of suicide.
Items needed
Monetary donations
Where or at
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