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50 Wayne Street - Pontiac MI 48342 - (248) 456-8805
Southeast Michigan is now plugged into United Way 2-1-1, the multilingual hotline that links callers either looking to get help or give help, to more than 5,000 health and human services, 24 hours a day, seven days a week through an easy to remember phone number. United Way 2-1-1 makes connecting to help fast and simple. In fact, think of the system as the equivalent to emergency 9-1-1, for non-emergency individual and family needs instead. |
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| 4-H Youth Programs
1200 North Telegraph Road, Department 416 - Pontiac MI 48341 - (248) 858-0889
Oakland County 4-H is a program of Michigan State University Extension. 4-H provides youth development programs that involve volunteers in providing positive, experiential, educational opportunities for and with youth. Our mission is to create environments, through collaboration, that build strong, healthy youth who are proactive in a complex and changing world. |
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| American Red Cross
100 Mack Avenue - Detroit MI 48201 - (800) 552-5466
The Red Cross helps keep people safe, every day as well as in an emergency, thanks to caring people who support our work in the community. |
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| Big Brothers/Big Sisters
20377 Greenfield Suite 430 - Southfield MI 48075 - (248) 569-0600
Big Brothers Big Sisters of America, the oldest mentoring organization serving youth in the country, remains the leading expert in our field. BBBSA has provided one-to-one mentoring relationships between adult volunteers and children at risk since 1904. BBBSA currently serves over 100,000 children and youth in more than 500 agencies throughout all of the United States. |
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| Catholic Social Services of Oakland County
53 Franklin Blvd - Pontiac MI 48340 - (248) 334-3595
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| Christ the Redeemer Catholic
2700 Waldon Road - Lake Orion MI 48360 - (248) 391-1621
We are a welcoming Christian community sharing in the mission of Jesus to proclaim the Kingdom of God. We strive to "make a difference" within our local community and the world in which we live. Through our gatherings for prayer, sacraments and sharing the Word of God, we are forming a growing community. Recognizing the importance of each individual member, we call forth the varieties of gifts, talents, and ministries of all. |
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| Focus Hope Volunteer Opportunities
1355 Oakman - Detroit MI 48238 - (313) 494-4391
Focus: HOPE unites a multicultural community in common efforts to overcome injustice and build racial harmony. |
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| Foster Grandparents
18310 West 12 Mile Rd. - Southfield MI 48076 - (248) 559-1147
Foster Grandparents are used to serve teen parents, children who have been abused and/or neglected, children with developmental disabilities Boarder babies, terminally and/or chronically ill children, juvenile offenders, and physically and/or emotionally, or mentally impaired children. Grandparents provide an added dimension of wisdom and experience to their assigned children. |
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| Friends of Bald Mountain Recreation Area
P.O. Box 736 - Lake Orion MI 48361 - (248) 693-6767
Preserving and protecting the unique and sensitive natural resources within Bald Mountain Recreation Area, promoting and supporting outdoor recreational opportunities for all citizens… |
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| Friends of the Orion Township Library
825 Joslyn Road - Lake Orion MI 48362 - (248) 693-3000
The Friends of the Orion Library are an important group of people who are advocates of the library. Friends enhance and support the library's services to the community. When you join the Friends of the Orion Library, you say YES to your library.
What Do They Do?
Promote awareness of the library's programs and services.
Provide direct financial assistance to purchase new equipment and materials and fund special programs for adults and children.
Provide volunteer assistance for library programs and special events.
Raise funds through annual projects.
For more information on how you can participate, please call the library at (248) 693-3000. |
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| General Federation Womens Club - Lake Orion
P.O. Box 111 - Lake Orion MI 48361 - (248) 693-4105
The General Federation of Women's Clubs is the largest and the oldest non-denominational, non-partisan, international service organization of the volunteer women in the world. 1990 marked the centennial year of the federation.
Ongoing projects include: Girlstown Foundation, Veterans Hospital, Day in the Country, Adopt a Teacher Program, Plant Sale, Bake Sale, and Christmas party.
We also assist the Orion Township Public Library, Historical Society, and the Orion/Oxford Boys and Girls Club when requested. |
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| Horticulture and Agriculture
1200 North Telegraph Road - Pontiac MI 48341 - (248) 858-0887
The horticulture/agriculture program assists residents and businesses with concerns regarding landscaping, gardening, pest management and soil productivity. Linkages to assist traditional agriculture producers are also available. A variety of services, including diagnostics and educational programs are available based on the needs of the client. |
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| HOSTS (Helping One Student to Succeed) Mentoring
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HOSTS matches trained community volunteers, business partners, and student mentors with at-risk students to accelerate learning in Reading, Language Arts, Spanish Language Arts, and Math. |
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| Lake Orion Lakes Association
P.O. Box 446 - Lake Orion MI 48361 -
The Purpose of this association shall be to provide effective communication between its members and governmental agencies relating to all activities that may affect its members. To promote, advocate, and protect the best interests of the area through preservation of the natural beauty of the environment. To support all propositions that assist the orderly and proper development of our community in general and our immediate area in particular. |
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| Michigan Animal Rescue League
790 Featherstone Road - Pontiac MI 48342 - (248) 335-9290
To rescue, shelter, and find safe, permanent homes for abandoned dogs and cats within the Detroit Metropolitan Area. We are a non-profit organization which operates solely on the donations of charitable supporters. |
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| MOPS
1950 South Baldwin Road - Lake Orion MI 48360 - (248) 391-1170
MOPS International, or Mothers of Preschoolers is for YOU. We learn about becoming better women and mothers. We eat breakfast, talk, make a craft, and discuss issues of young motherhood in small groups. All women are welcome regardless of religious beliefs, age, race, or economic or marital status. The only requirement is having children age birth-kindergarten. During meetings, MOPPETS is the program for the children. Volunteers care for the children while moms get a much-needed break! Meetings are the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of every month, September-May, from 9:00 am-11:30 am. at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 1950 S. Baldwin, Lake Orion. Call 248-391-1170 for more information. |
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| MOPS - MOMS Next
1950 South Baldwin Road - Lake Orion MI 48360 - (248) 391-1170
Do you have school age children? Wondering how to help them? Do YOU need answers? Then MOMS Next is for you! Meetings are the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of every month, September-May, from 9:30 am-11:30 am. We eat breakfast, listen to a speaker discuss pertinent child related concerns and discuss issues of motherhood. All women are welcome regardless of religious beliefs, age, race, or economic or marital status. The only requirement is having school age children. The first meeting is at Good Shepherd. Second is off site at a local restaurant. Call 248-391-1170 for more information. |
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| Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD)
5395 Dixie Highway Building A - Waterford MI 48329 - (248) 623-6233
Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) is more than just a bunch of angry moms. We're real people, moms, dads, young people, and other individuals just trying to make a difference. We are determined to stop drunk driving and to support victims of this violent crime. |
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| Mutlicultural Council of America
571 Joslyn Road - Lake Orion MI 48312 - (248) 636-4111
Vision: To help achieve better understanding among all people.
Mission: To create & maintain a harmonious multicultural society and to stimulate, encourage and support the preservation of distinct ethno-cultural heritages. To provide a center for information, educational & cultural activities and to devise programs for and to encourage interaction among all ethno-cultural groups. |
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| New Hope Church
29 North Washington - Oxford MI 48371 -
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| Oakland Family Services
114 Orchard Lake Road - Pontiac MI 48341 - (248) 858-7766
Oakland Family Services is a private non-profit agency which has provided high quality education, behavioral health, family support and preservation services to families. |
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| Oakland Literacy Council
17 South Saginaw Street - Pontiac MI 48342 - (248) 232-4664
Our mission is to deliver the highest quality individualized basic reading and English language instruction to adults so that they may attain their literacy goals, develop self-confidence, and become independent learners. |
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| Orion Area Chamber of Commerce
PO Box 484 - Lake Orion MI 48361 - (248) 693-6300
The Orion Area Chamber of Commerce is a positive factor in the local business economy and is recognized as the "Voice of Business" in Orion Township and the Village of Lake Orion. The Chamber has established a strong rapport with the elected and appointed officials of the Village, Township, County and State.
In addition to publishing a monthly newsletter, the Chamber sponsors monthly luncheon meetings, which provides a forum for information on current issues and speakers on topics of interest to business owners and professionals.
Meets every first Thursday of every month, call for location. |
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| Orion Area Youth Assistance
455 East Scripps - Lake Orion MI 48360 - (248) 693-6878
Orion Area Youth Assistance is an organization of volunteers in the Lake Orion area, working with the Oakland County Probate Court, schools, police, parents, youth and other community resources to help families and young people find solutions to their individual and collective problems.
The primary goal is the prevention of delinquency and neglect through citizen involvement and the coordination of community resources on behalf of youth.
O.A.Y.A has no legal or judicial function. Participation is voluntary. |
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| Orion Neighborhood Television
698 S. Lapeer Road - Lake Orion MI 48362 - (248) 693-3377
Offers public, educational and governmental programming for the Orion community. Free video production classes are offered regularly. Volunteer opportunities available. |
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| Orion Township Public Library
825 Joslyn Road - Lake Orion MI 48362 - (248) 693-3000
The mission of the Orion Township Public Library shall be to provide and make readily available library services necessary to meet the educational, informational, recreational, and cultural needs of the community and to develop and promote the library as a resource capable of meeting the challenges of today and into the future. |
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| Oxford Rotary
P.O. Box 347 - Oxford MI 48371 - (248) 693-8383
Meets Tuesdays noon at Oxford Hills Golf and Country Club.
Rotary is an organization of business and professional leaders united worldwide, who provide humanitarian service, encourage high ethical standards in all vocations, and help build goodwill and peace in the world. |
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| Paws with a Cause
- Auburn Hills MI - (248) 844-5656
Paws With A Cause® trains Assistance Dogs nationally for people with disabilites and provides lifetime team support which encourages independence. PAWS® promotes awareness through education. |
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| Pontiac Osteopathic Hospital
50 North Perry Street - Pontiac MI 48342 - (248) 338-5000
POH Medical Center provides community based primary and specialty services guided by the principles of Osteopathic Medicine. We aspire to be part of an integrated system designed to provide continuous delivery of healthcare service to enhance the quality of life and health status of the community. |
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| Salvation Army
118 West Lawrence Street - Pontiac MI 48341 - (248) 338-9601
Pick up service |
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| Special Olympics
Box 300098 - Waterford MI 48330 - (248) 674-4924
Special Olympics is a nonprofit program of sports training and competition for individuals with mental retardation. Founded in 1968 by Eunice Kennedy Shriver, Special Olympics provides year-round training and athletic competition for more than one million athletes in nearly 150 countries and all 50 states in the United States. |
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| Square Lake Cemetery Association
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Square Lake Cemetery is located on Joslyn Road one-quarter mile north of Clarkston Road, next to the Orion Township Public Library. Originally a burial ground for the loved ones of early settlers, it was established in 1866 and is still an active cemetery, governed by a board of directors, most of whom own burial plots there. The cemetery is committed to offering to the Orion community an affordable place of eternal rest among pleasant, well-maintained surroundings “under tall pines”. The recently developed East Addition offers almost a thousand burial spaces available for interested purchasers. Organized as the Square Lake Cemetery Association, all purchasers of burial rights automatically become members of the Association and have the opportunity to vote on questions at the membership meeting every July. The Cemetery is a non-profit, tax-exempt entity, and welcomes donations and bequests. For additional information, please call the above phone number. |
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| United Methodist Church of Lake Orion
140 East Flint Street - Lake Orion MI 48362 - (248) 693-6201
http://loumcphotosandarts.org/
http://www.lakeorionumc.org
We are a community of believers living and sharing God's grace and love. As followers of Jesus Christ, we are challenged:
TO PROCLAIM our faith creatively through worship, fellowship, music and education.
TO LOVE, welcome, celebrate and support persons from all age groups, family structure and ethnic backgrounds as we grow
together in faith; and
TO BUILD on our rich heritage of caring through ministry and mission in our community and around the world. |
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| United Way of Oakland County
50 Wayne Street - Pontiac MI 48342 - (248) 456-8805
United Way is a national system of volunteers, contributors, and local charities built on the proven effectiveness of local organizations helping people in their own communities. |
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Library Hours
M - Th : 9:30am - 9:00pm
F - Sa : 9:30am - 5:00pm
Su : Closed
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