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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Four students, 29 kittens: Lots of love being spread around
Anna’s Kindness volunteers spent the day with kittens suffering from feline leukemia.
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.
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.
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.
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...