Volunteers visit the loving, lively residents at Mikey & Me
Anna’s Kindness volunteers walked and played with the foster dogs at Mikey & Me, who are awaiting adoption into their forever homes.
5,6 Pick Up Sticks: Volunteers Clean Up Ranch After Storms
Anna’s Kindness volunteers helped clear hoof-damaging debris from the pasture at Starry Skies Horse Rescue.
Our elves ensured there were presents ready for families in need
Alex LeFort, Hannah Link, Christopher Van Lent, Chelsea Nguyen, and Gavin Morris Pavel Hristov, Toby Colias, and Sydney Sawyer “Do...
Volunteers write new chapter for rescued dogs’ ongoing story
Volunteers brought Christmas bags of chewable treats and bundles of love and affection to the rescued dogs at Mikey & Me.
Bringing joy (and presents) to Angel Tree families
Anna’s Kindness volunteers gave the gift of service at this year’s annual Angel Tree Prison Fellowship Ministry Christmas party for children of incarcerated parents.
Anna’s Day of Kindness 2022: Honoring Her Compassion
Nearly 100 students took part in Anna’s Day of Kindness, honoring her compassion and kindness for those in need.
An Alpha House-warming gift: Cleaned up gardens and new flowers
Anna’s Kindness volunteers raked, pulled weeds and planted flowers outside Alpha House.
Goats supervise the cleaning of their home (pen)
Apparently our dozen volunteers weren’t enough to clean the goat pens at Barn Sanctuary. So say the residents.
Our first volunteers return, team up to provide breakfast for the homeless
Three of our first volunteers came back to help feed the homeless during Anna’s Day of Kindness.
Volunteers give Peace a spring makeover
Volunteers provided both a spring cleaning and beautifying to the grounds at Peace Neighborhood Center.
It may be early, but the horse poop don’t shovel itself
Middle schoolers woke up early to shovel poop and other more enjoyable ranch tasks at Starry Skies horse rescue.
Middle school, high school volunteers pull double-duty for foster children
Anna’s Kindness volunteers and alumni pulled off a double, volunteering with the Michigan Foster Care Closet on back-to-back days.
Long time, no see: Nursing home seniors love a visit from our volunteers
The Gilbert Residence seniors hadn’t enjoyed volunteer groups in two years … until our Anna’s Kindness students arrived, just in time for Easter.
Softball players thrown a curve: ‘You are Anna’s Kindness team this season’
The Rapid City U10 Cougar were surprised and excited to learn they would be this year’s Anna’s Kindness softball team.
A reunion of Anna’s best friends, complete with dogs and love
Anna’s classmates came together to honor her legacy by volunteering at Anna’s first charity ‘job’.
Many Anna’s Kindness hands made light work of stuffing stockings
Anna’s Kindness volunteers stuffed Christmas stockings for the homeless families served by Alpha House.
Volunteer Magic: Turning a classroom into a Christmas toyroom
Volunteers set up Christmas gifts for distribution to families in need served by Peace Neighborhood Center.
Christmas volunteers transform from elves to reindeer at FUMC
Anna’s Kindness volunteers wrapped Christmas presents for families served by the Community Action Network.
A well-oiled Christmas machine goes to work for foster families
What better way to transport Christmas gifts to foster families than in specially (holiday) made boxes from Anna’s Kindness volunteers.
Anna’s Kindness volunteers brighten Christmas for Angel Tree families
Anna’s Kindness volunteers helped bring a little joy to families in the Prison Fellowship Angel Tree program.
Volunteers sort, fold, and stock for foster care children
Anna’s Kindness volunteers helped organize and stock donations at he Michigan Foster Care Closet.
Rain or shine (or both), alumni determined to finish spring landscaping at Peace
Most Anna’s Kindness events are rain or shine. On Sunday, it was both, but that didn’t stop our alumni volunteers from finishing their project at Peace Neighborhood Center.
Volunteers plant a springtime ‘Welcome Home’ mat for Alpha House residents
Anna’s Kindness volunteers cleaned up and added some springtime color to the grounds at Alpha House.
Foster dogs forget their ailments when middle school volunteers arrive
Anna’s Kindness volunteers helped walk and play with the foster dogs at Mikey & Me.
Poop and Pax: A cleanup and a breakthrough at Starry Skies
Anna’s Kindness volunteers waded through mud and manure to help spruce up the living quarters of the horses at Starry Skies.
Rainstorm couldn’t dampen the surprise, joy of The Gilbert senior citizens
Anna’s Kindness volunteers brought cards, smiles, and umbrellas to The Gilbert Residence Thursday.
Delivering Christmas gifts of art and song to seniors
Anna’s Kindness volunteer brought the Christmas spirit (and song and cards) to The Gilbert Residence nursing home.
Secret Santa’s, elves pick toys for children in need
Our volunteers were given the opportunity to choose Christmas gifts for other children, based on lists provided by parents.
Making Christmas morning special for children in need
Anna’s Kindness volunteers wrapped over 200 presents for children in need.
Raining cats and dogs, but only the dogs don’t mind
It may have been raining, but the dogs at Mikey & Me still needed their Saturday morning walk from our volunteers.
A heavy lift: Students move sand to help horses’ hooves
Anna’s Kindness volunteers did some heavy lifting in order to save a horse rescue from the expense of purchasing new sand for its barn.
Dogs, students spend time getting comfortable with each other
Sometimes Mikey & Me foster dogs help acclimate the student volunteers.
These Thanksgiving cards arrived ‘special delivery’
Not only did Anna’s Kindness volunteers make Thanksgiving cards for nursing home residents, they showed up to deliver them in person (outside their windows).
Dogs breaking their lease at Mikey & Me is a good thing
When dogs arrive at Mikey & Me foster dog facility, the hope is always that they won’t stay long, and a forever home is in their (near) future.
Clague, Tappan girls ensure rescue horses have clean water
Eight girls from Clague and Tappan Middle School joined Anna’s Kindness to perform some necessary but dirty ranch chores for the horses at Starry Skies Equine Rescue.
Wintery cold wind, yes, but the dogs still need their morning walk
November may have started off with a chill, but foster dogs don’t mind.
Another great year of service that even a pandemic couldn’t stop
28 volunteer opportunities. Over 300 students. This month officially brought to a close Anna’s Kindness’ third school year of providing...
Brightening senior citizens’ day. And doors. And walls.
They may not be able to receive guests, but at least they are able to receive Anna’s Kindness cards.
Anna’s Kindness families make PPE for front-line health care workers
14 Anna’s Kindness families made over 300 hospital-approved isolation gowns for front-line health care workers.
Visitors? Maybe not. But a springtime surprise? Absolutely.
Anna’s Kindness students brought a splash of color and springtime inside The Gilbert Residence long-term care facility.
Anna’s Kindness families sew face masks for the vulnerable homeless
Volunteer families made face masks for the homeless at Miller Manor and Mercy House.
Volunteer families make isolation gowns for angels
Anna’s Kindness volunteers teamed with Angels Wear Gowns to make 100 hospital-approved isolation gowns for nursing staff at The Gilbert Residence.
A springtime surprise for Grace Hall senior citizens
The Gilbert Residence seniors received a special spring surprise from Anna’s Kindness volunteers.
Clague students show support for health care workers
Anna’s Kindness volunteers from Clague Middle School reminded the staff at Glacier Hills nursing care facility that they are appreciated.
Virus doesn’t stop the spread of kindness
Anna’s Kindness volunteers have been finding creative ways to help and support others throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.
Nice weather allows cats, volunteers to head outside
33 cats, 5 Forsythe students, and some beautiful spring weather. A nice way to spend a Saturday afternoon.
Volunteers ensure kindness will go on as scheduled
Just because an Anna’s Kindness event was cancelled does not mean the kindness was cancelled as well.
Four students, 29 kittens: Lots of love being spread around
Anna’s Kindness volunteers spent the day with kittens suffering from feline leukemia.
Volunteers create a special prom evening
Anna’s Kindness volunteers helped make prom night wonderful for special needs adults throughout the region at A Night to Shine.
Students help provide Christmas toys to less fortunate families
Anna’s Kindness volunteers helped less fortunate parents ensure their children had gifts under their Christmas tree.
No senior citizen should miss a Christmas Party this awesome
Anna’s Kindness volunteers made sure wheelchair-bound seniors were able to enjoy the Glacier Hill Christmas Party.
Volunteers care for cats with feline leukemia
Leuk’s Landing cats welcomed Anna’s Kindness volunteers into their kitty wonderland.
Footballs, and snow boots, and wrapping paper … oh my
No matter what shape or size, Anna’s Kindness volunteers were able to size up and wrap Christmas gifts for the area’s neediest families.
Tight as a drum. Anna’s Kindness wrappers brighten children’s Christmas Day
Anna’s Kindness volunteers showed off their giftwrapping skills at the Magic of Christmas Friday night.
Anna’s Kindness volunteers help bring Christmas to Angel Tree families
Anna’s Kindness volunteers helped make Christmas a little brighter for Angel Tree children and their caregivers.
Anna’s Kindness volunteers make Thanksgiving special for those less fortunate
Anna’s largest volunteer event of the school year drew more than 50 volunteers to help provide a wonderful Thanksgiving dinner to the homeless and less fortunate.
Benny, the four-legged magician, wows volunteers
The dogs at Mikey & Me were treated to a visit by Anna’s Kindness volunteers. The dogs, in turn, treated our volunteers to an impromptu magic show.
Volunteers wow Gilbert senior citizens with their art skills
Anna’s Kindness volunteers shared some holiday artistry with the senior citizens at the Gilbert Residence.
Foam turkeys, old middle schoolers, and grateful seniors
Anna’s father and his coworkers made Thanksgiving crafts and cards and delivered them to a nursing center in Manhattan this week.
Only the good stuff for foster families
These students worked hard to ensure that foster families would be able to choose from the best donated clothing available.
Dear rescue horses: Your bedroom is now clean
The horses at Starry Skies now have a much cleaner place to sleep, thanks to Anna’s Kindness volunteers.
A little cold, a lot of food to hand out
Although it was the first cold Friday of the fall, it didn’t stop Anna’s Kindness volunteers from serving food to the homeless.
Making Halloween pumpkins and new friends
Students from four Ann Arbor middle schools not only made pumpkins but made new friends at a nursing home.
Great weather, great time for Forsythe students (and foster dogs)
Sophia Ricci, Ella Ricci, Sydney Sawyer (with Bella), Ivy Ball, Sarina Thomas, Olivia Haft, Norah LeCloux, and Cameron Cook (with...
Who says you have to stop at first base?
Get on your running shoes, because Anna’s Kindness volunteers were flying around the basepaths with the baseball buddies during this Miracle League game for special needs athletes.
Puppies have energy, but Forsythe Middle School girls have more
A young dog has a lot of excitement and enthusiasm. Four of them? Well, they have enough energy to power a small town. But they were no match for the Forsythe Middle School girls who volunteered at Mikey & Me Friday afternoon.
Slauson students help foster families on a holiday weekend
Slauson Middle School students spent a part of their holiday weekend serving others.
Hugs and high fives at the ballpark
Anna’s Kindness volunteers (front left) Mia Corcoran, Clara Peikert, Deanna Pych, Fran LeFort, (back left) Nicholas Colias, Noah Silkworth, Alex...
Tyler seldom gets tired. But Tyler hadn’t met our Forsythe volunteers.
Anna’s Kindness volunteers from Forsythe Middle School included Daniel Rogers, Leo Stone, Christopher Van Lent, Mark Kalosa-Kenyon, Catherine Van Lent,...
Volunteers rake leaves at the home of happier endings
(Back row) Sonora and Mary Manthey, Makayla, Candee, and Sam Klein, Kate Lewit, Daniel Rogers, (front row) Cathy and Mia...
Easter Magic: Foster children make 2,000 eggs disappear
Like a slow-moving vacuum cleaner, the toddlers and their parents moved methodically down the grass, sweeping up all the eggs...
Steady hands, careful aim and lots of beanbags and prizes
Prizes. So many prizes. Anna’s Kindness volunteers helped run the carnival portion of this year’s Community Action Network Resource Fair....
Forsythe students clean up one amazing Closet
Kee DeKeyzer, Alex LeFort, Christian DeKeyzer, Meg Hanrath, Jane Ryu, Corinne Shafer, Tessa Hanrath and Sometimes, it just takes a...
Who says you need experience to serve a fine breakfast?
Olivia Haft, Sarina Thomas, and Estelle Haft (hidden) cut up the pastries to be served at breakfast. Three Tappan Middle...
Volunteers help make ‘A Night to Shine’ a night to remember
A Night to Shine volunteers Fran Marchand, Hank Roebuck, Lydie Roebuck, Hayley Marchand, Samantha Chiang, Sami Ruud, Mia Sanborn, Dennis...
Slauson students make shopping easier for foster families
Michigan Foster Care Closet owner Rachael Siggins shares the mission of the closet with Anna’s Kindness volunteers. When foster families...
After a week of snow days, Tappan students wake up early to serve others
Tappan seventh grader Tyson Bowling (left) creates a bowl of peanut butter, while sixth grader Deanna Pych doles out butter....
Winter storm or not, people still need breakfast
Clague 8th grader Sonora Manthey and Slauson 8th grader Ava Selby slice up the baked goods prior to the start...
Santa can wait, we’ll serve others first
Anna’s Kindness volunteers Zahra Seyam, Margaret Raupp, Erik and Alex Swanson, and Kee DeKeyzer. Waking up extra early on Christmas...
Students deck Glacier Hills hallways with their energy, companionship
Sometimes, kindness is as simple as being present. Twenty-two Anna’s Kindness volunteers brought two wonderful holiday gifts to the senior...
400 Christmas presents wrapped in just over an hour, whew
Eric Hildebrandt and his daughter Charlotte, and Sarah Thompson and her daughter Elizabeth, wrap presents Friday night. Anna’s Kindness volunteers...
Volunteers wrap a brighter Christmas for county’s children in need
Kate Lewit and Forsythe 8th graders Bella Simonte and Ryan Thomas-Palmer team up. Twenty Anna’s Kindness volunteers, students and parents,...
Forsythe students a well-oiled breakfast-serving machine
Evan Harris and Alexia Harris wash off the fruit before it goes out to the guests. The Anna’s Kindness volunteers...
Big crowd, no worries for Clague students
Olivia Kalikin and William Epps fill up the peanut butter and butter bowls prior to breakfast. It was one of...
A little snow doesn’t slow Anna’s Kindness volunteers
Forsythe volunteers Christina Slade, Rylan Kahle and Maddie Slade organize athletic footwear and box up donations at the Michigan Foster...
Let sleeping dogs lie … comfortably
Slauson Middle School 8th grader Zackary Wilhelm arranges a new bed for the residents at Mikey & Me. The foster...
Clague students learn bingo quickly to help senior citizens
Clague Middle School students Charlie Calvin, Tarun Swaminathan, Nicolas Langdon, and Tai Karir get a quick crash course in how...
No need to cry over spilt milk (it was only a little spill)
Slauson Middle School’s Gabriel Rodgers and Ryan Wang spray off the dirty dishes after breakfast. The girls were warned the...
Why did the chicken cross the road? To reach its new home.
Anna’s Kindness volunteers at Starry Skies included (front left) Allie Nutt, Sophie Lee, Parker Brown, Miguel Larios, Rylan Kahle, Aurora...
When the terrier’s tired, you know you’ve done your job
Forsythe Middle School 6th graders Jayden Shaw and Stuart Knight get Oscar, the 12-pound Jack Russell terrier, to stand up...
Bumper-to-bumper wheelchair traffic for ukelele concert
Glacier Hills volunteers show off their Anna’s Kindness wristbands: (sitting left) Pelzom Sherpa, Halle Woodard, Alex LeFort, (back left) Christopher...
Deloitte honors Anna’s Kindness by volunteering at A Precious Child
BROOMFIELD, COLO. — What’s a great way to kick off the first day of your work team’s annual meeting? Fly...
Anna’s Kindness artists transform milkhouse
Anna’s Kindness volunteers helped paint artwork on the walls of Mikey & Me’s milkhouse. CHELSEA, MI – Artistic talents and...
Some went home soaked. All went home happy.
How much water can you keep in your cup while Forsythe sixth grader Helena Myler (right) helps turn the jump...
Great timing: Volunteers work at Starry Skies ‘nursery’
Kajsa Kajander, Sophie Celeste, and Morgan McCleese groom one of the horses at Starry Skies. They may need to rename...
Anna’s Kindness surprises Rapid City girls during opening ceremonies
Anna’s Kindness is sponsoring the Kraze U10 girls softball players this season. (Front left) Alexa (Lexie) Mack, Madison Davey, Brinnley...
Rocks, root beer, and a whole bunch of smiles
Elena Rath, Amelia DeWald, and Sydney Meissner are focused on painting stones for the residents of Clarkson Heath Care. Rocks...
When the weather is warmer, food goes quicker … even the peppers
Forsythe Middle School eighth graders Marina Sanchez and Sophie Schrag hand out pizza to the less fortunate at Liberty Plaza....
Girl Scouts bring a little luck and a lot of joy to bingo players
Leela Aiyagari and Elaine Stevenson push a couple of bingo players back to their rooms at Glacier Hills. For girls...
Somebody (6 somebodys to be exact) is going to sleep good tonight
Sophia Morgan, Samantha Towers, and Natalie Haft bring newly washed dog blankets into the barn. Mikey & Me’s foster dogs...
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