Community invited to join volunteer efforts in Michigan for 18th Comcast Cares Day
Comcast invites Michiganders to join several thousand local employees, family members, friends, and community partners in volunteering for one of 28 service opportunities during the 18th Comcast Cares Day. Projects begin Thursday, April 18 and culminate on Saturday, May 11.
Comcast Cares Day is more than just a day – it is an illustration of the spirit of volunteerism that our employees bring to life each and every day.
“Supporting employee volunteerism is a core value at Comcast,” said Tim Collins, regional senior vice president for Comcast’s Heartland Region, which includes Michigan. “It is incredible to see how we can drive meaningful change by bringing together our employees, their friends and families, and our local community partners, both on this day and throughout the year.”
Community volunteers are welcome for all projects. This year’s Comcast Cares Day volunteer opportunities in Michigan include:
Thursday, April18
Gleaners Food Bank – Volunteers will sort and package food.
Location: 25678 Northline Road, Taylor, MI
Time: Noon – 4:00 p.m.
Saturday, April 27
Elkton Village Parks and Recreation– Volunteers will do indoor and outdoor cleanup.
Location: Ackerman Park, 57 North Main Street, Elkton, MI
Time: 7:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
City Year Detroit in Partnership with The Mission Continues – Volunteers will do indoor and outdoor cleanup at the facility.
Location: 18100 Bentler Street, Detroit, MI
Time: 7:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Advent House – Volunteers will do indoor and outdoor cleanup at the facility.
Location: 743 N. Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard, Lansing, MI
Time: 7:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Kids Coalition Against Hunger – Volunteers will package food.
Location: Port Huron High School, 2215 Court Street, Port Huron, MI
Time: 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Kids Coalition Against Hunger – Volunteers will package food.
Location: Parkway Christian School, 14500 Metro Parkway, Sterling Heights, MI
Time: 7:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Tuesday, April 30
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Detroit – Volunteers will sort and package food.
Location: McIntyre Elementary School, 19600 Saratoga Boulevard, Southfield, MI
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Wednesday, May 1
Starfish Family Services – Volunteers will do indoor and outdoor cleanup at the facility.
Location: 30000 Hiveley Street, Inkster, MI
Time: 4:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Food Bank of Eastern Michigan – Volunteers will sort and package food.
Location: 1938 Howard Avenue, Flint, MI
Time: 8:00 a.m. – noon, noon – 4:00 p.m., 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Thursday, May 2
Kids Coalition Against Hunger – Volunteers will package food.
Location: Salem High School, 46181 Joy Road, Canton, MI
Time: 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Saturday, May 4
Kids Coalition Against Hunger – Volunteers will package food.
Location: Girl Scouts, 444 James L. Hart Parkway, Ypsilanti, MI
Time: 7:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Haven of Rest Ministries – Volunteers will perform various tasks to clean the center that provides shelter, food, transitional housing and substance abuse treatment.
Location: 11 Green Street, Battle Creek, MI
Time: 7:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Belleville High School – Volunteers will do outdoor clean up at Van Buren Park.
Location: Van Buren Park – 50901 S. I-94 Service Drive, Van Buren Township
Time: 7:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
The ARC of Livingston – Volunteers will do indoor and outdoor clean up at the facility.
Location: 2980 Dorr Road, Brighton, MI
Time: 7:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Detroit Animal Welfare Group – Volunteers will do indoor and outdoor cleanup at the facility.
Location: 78440 McKay Road, Ray Township, MI
Time: 7:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Detroit Phoenix Center – Volunteers will do indoor and outdoor cleanup at the facility.
Location: 8801 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, MI
Time: 7:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Greater Apostolic Faith Temple – Volunteers will do indoor and outdoor cleanup at the church.
Location: 4735 West Fort Street, Detroit, MI
Time: 7:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Food Bank of Eastern Michigan – Volunteers will sort and package food.
Location: 1938 Howard Street, Flint, MI
Time: 7:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Easterseals West Michigan – Volunteers will do indoor and outdoor cleanup at the facility.
Location: 4065 Saladin Drive SE, Grand Rapids, MI
Time: 7:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
West Grand Neighborhood Association – Volunteers will do indoor and outdoor cleanup at Richmond Park.
Location: Richmond Park, 1101 Richmond Street NW, Grand Rapids, MI
Time: 7:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Ruth Ellis Center – Volunteers will do indoor and outdoor cleanup at the facility.
Location: 77 Victor Street, Highland Park, MI
Time: 7:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Boys and Girls Clubs of Holland – Volunteers will do outdoor cleanup and basic landscaping.
Location: 435 Van Raalte Avenue, Holland, MI
Time: 4:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Cascades Humane Society – Volunteers will do indoor and outdoor cleanup at the facility.
Location: 1515 Carmen Drive, Jackson, MI
Time: 7:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Boys and Girls Clubs of Muskegon – Volunteers will do indoor and outdoor cleanup at the facility.
Location: 550 West Grand Avenue, Muskegon, MI
Time: 7:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Kids Coalition Against Hunger – Volunteers will package food.
Location: PARC Center, 650 Church Street, Plymouth, MI
Time: 7:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Spectrum Human Services – Volunteers will do indoor and outdoor cleanup at the facility.
Location: 28303 Joy Road, Westland, MI
Time: 7:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Southfield Kappa Foundation with the City of Southfield – Volunteers will do outdoor cleanup.
Location: 22200 Beech Road, Southfield, MI
Time: 7:30 a.m. – 12:30 a.m.
Saturday, May 11
Blue Star Service Dogs – Volunteers will do indoor and outdoor cleanup at the facility
Location: 5520 East M-36, Pinckney, MI
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
For more details or to register for a local project, go to www.comcastinthecommunity.com.
From using technology to create positive change, such as teaching digital literacy skills, to mentoring youth, to stocking food banks, to beautifying parks, Comcast NBCUniversal employees volunteer during this celebration and throughout the year to make a lasting impact. To date, more than 1 million Comcast Cares Day volunteers have contributed over 6 million service hours to improve local communities at more than 10,000 projects. This year, the Company expects more than 100,000 volunteers from Comcast, NBCUniversal, and for the first time Sky, to participate in projects across the country and around the world.
The Comcast NBCUniversal Foundation will also provide grants to local partner organizations on behalf of volunteers who contribute their time on Comcast Cares Day. The grants will help Comcast’s partners continue their mission of serving the community throughout the year. To date, the Comcast NBCUniversal Foundation has awarded nearly $25 million in grants to local nonprofit organizations who have served as partners on Comcast Cares Day.
For more information on Comcast NBCUniversal and Sky volunteer and community impact initiatives, visit www.comcast.com/community.