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...
An Alpha House-warming gift: Cleaned up gardens and new flowers
Anna’s Kindness volunteers raked, pulled weeds and planted flowers outside Alpha House.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
Industrial dishwasher delivers a big hit for the Ann Arbor A’s
Charlie Andrew-Vaughan washes dishes that are handed to him by teammate Nate Zumbrunnen. If there has been a running theme...
There may be no game, but it doesn’t mean competition stops
Lewis McCammon, Luke Williams, Nathan Freisthler and Avery McEwen hand out pizza, hard-boiled eggs, cookies and cupcakes Friday night at...
Family night at Liberty Plaza, with lots of experienced servers
Mallory Meads and Mason and Mya Purdy distribute pizza to guests at Liberty Plaza Friday night. Mallory Meads enjoyed making...
An all-Forsythe weekend serving breakfast at St. Andrew’s
Alex LeFort, Sam Procoppe, and Christopher Van Lent help clean dirty dishes at St. Andrews. 7 a.m. comes early on...
Nothing stops Glacier Hills bingo, not even UM-MSU
Forsythe Middle School’s Isaac Levey-Czuchnowsky and Saline Middle School’s Drew Barker carefully measure out popcorn treats for Glacier Hills residents....
All Smiles at Liberty Plaza
Forsythe Middle School sixth graders Bailey Edison and Arjun Joshi had their plastic gloves on and were ready to serve....
Sorry, no four-legged stowaways permitted on the bus
Forsythe Middle School’s Kindness Club poses for a photo before leaving for the Humane Society of Huron Valley. The bus...
Everyone’s a winner with our volunteers
Slauson Middle School eighth grader Luke Murphy and Forsythe Middle School eighth grader Hayley Marchand operated the ladderball toss game...
Early-morning Christmas break dedication from Forsythe
The St. Andrew’s breakfast team: (Back left) Autumn Gorman, Ryan Thomas-Palmer, Semra Koknar, Sam Procoppe, Deon Wilson, (front left) Rylan...
Warm food at the park during a chilly Christmas week
Jennifer Haft helps her twin daughters Olivia and Estelle hand out pizza. It was a snowy, cold 15-degree Friday night...
Christmas elves arrive, despite bad weather
Fran Marchand and her daughter Hayley wrap gifts for the Magic of Christmas. Forsythe Middle School seventh grader, Alex LeFort,...
Helping feed others at Thanksgiving
Hayley Marchand and Iris McNally prepare the green bean casserole for Thanksgiving dinner for the homeless at Vineyard Church in...
Forsythe girls soccer team honors memory of former teammate
The Forsythe girls soccer team, and coach Morgan Burgard, pose for a team picture before prepping to feed the homeless...