People Helping People

Jackson, Michigan - August 2018

Hale, Michigan - June 2018

-Bemidji Aerie and Auxiliary #351 donated $2,200 to the organization, Kickin' Up Kountry for Hopes, Dreams and Smiles. The funds will help children with life-threatening illnesses go to the Kick'n Up Kountry Music Festival.

-Bemidji Auxiliary #351 made a $300 donation to Executive Director Wanda Yoemans from Churches United.

Hale, Michigan - June 2018

Newly installed Auxiliary President Lillian Murray of Hale #4217 gifted Iosco Medical Care Facility with a $6,000 so they can buy needed cardiac equipment.  #4217 Aerie and Auxiliary members helped raise the money through fund-raisers and bingo committee contributions. 

Frankfort, Michigan - May 2018

Benzie County Aerie #3313 donated $500 to the Benzie Area Christian Neighbors to honor Mother’s Day.

Oswosso, Michigan - April 2018

Owossa Aerie #851 won Best Dressed Camel during the 12th annual fundraising event, Camel Cup Race.

Greenville, Michigan - February 2018

Greenville Eagles #4321 helped raise more than $70,000 for the Special Olympics during the 10^th Annual Polar Plunge, with four members of the club taking the plunge.

Michigan - February 2018

Eagles Auxiliaries across Michigan are raising money this year for the Cowell Family Cancer Center in Traverse City thanks to State Madam President Judy Williamson of Grayling #3465. More than a decade ago, Judy’s husband, Dennis, was diagnosed with lymphoma and has been in remission following successful chemotherapy and radiation. In January 2017, part of Dennis’ left lung was removed after a scan found cancer cells. With the second diagnosis, Judy and Dennis saw what new programs the cancer center offers, including clinical navigators who help patients throughout the process. The decision led Judy to select the Cancer Center as her official charity for the 2017-18 year. Their story was featured in the December 2017 edition of Munson Healthcare Foundation’s FOCUS magazine.

Croswell, Michigan - Sept. 2017

Croswell-Lexington Eagles #4465 have been hard at work for the last year, raising countless funds to benefit the community. Members made a substantial donation to the Croswell Food Truck Ministry, helping provide $125 in food to each of 184 families to feed a total of 758 individuals in need. They also donated $550 to the Moving Wall project to help bring the Vietnam Veterans Moving Wall to Sandusky, Ohio. Lastly, they gave $500 to Cub Scout Pack #322 to help buy tents and camping gear.

Sparta, Michigan - May 2017

Amber Paszkowski, a firefighter for the city of Grand Rapids, Mich., and a member of North Kent Eagles #3430, has twice saved the life of a fellow member over the last 15 months. In April 2016, Amber and her sister stopped by Fruitport #3666. While they were there, a member suffered a heart attack. Without hesitation, Amber administered CPR and revived the lady, who was then transported to the hospital and is now doing well.

On March 11, 2017, Amber and her husband Pat were at the Michigan State Men’s Bowling Tournament hosted by North Kent #3430 to help with the 50/50 drawing. A gentleman from Hazel Park #2449 had a heart attack after finishing a game. Amber and her husband, a retired firefighter, started CPR, reviving the gentleman, who has since returned home.

Fruitport, Michigan - March 2017

Fruitport #3666 Auxiliary President Barbara McGruther works tirelessly to raise money for charity and is always open to lending a hand. Last November, Barb asked if she could raffle a homemade quilt, made by Joyce Miller of the local Legion Post, to raise money for the American Veterans Association. Barb challenged herself to raise $500, increasing her goal each time she met it. At the time of the drawing, Barb had raised a total of $1,050 and she presented the check to local Director Dave Eling on Jan. 27. The money is being placed in the emergency fund to help Veterans with their immediate goals.