Find Your Way to Make a Difference
Explore local causes, discover volunteer opportunities, and connect with organizations making a difference across Livingston County.
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Looking for a way to help? Volunteer Livingston connects you with real-time volunteer opportunities posted by local nonprofits throughout Livingston County.
Whether you have an hour, or an ongoing commitment in mind, you'll find current needs from organizations actively looking for volunteers.
Support a Local Cause
Explore local organizations making a difference throughout Livingston County. Whether you're passionate about helping people, supporting animals, preserving the arts, protecting natural spaces, or strengthening the community, we'll help connect you with organizations doing meaningful work right here at home.
Find A Cause That Matters to You.
Helping People
Organizations supporting individuals and families through food assistance, housing, health services, crisis support, and other essential needs.
FOOD ASSISTANCE
Bountiful Harvest, Inc.
Bountiful Harvest will feed, clothe and give aid for those in need with love, compassion and urgency.
Website: https://bountifulharvest-mi.org/
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Gleaners Community Food Bank
Gleaners Community Food Bank exists to provide households with access to sufficient, nutritious food and related resources.
Website: https://www.gcfb.org/
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Love INC of the Greater Livingston Area
Our mission is to mobilize local churches to transform lives and communities in the name of Christ.
Website: https://www.livingstonloveinc.org/
Meals on Wheels / Livingston County Senior Nutrition Program
The Livingston County Senior Nutrition Program, "Meals On Wheels" is a Non-Profit organization which offers a nutrition service for senior adults over the age of 60.
Website: https://www.mealsonwheelsmi.org/
Salvation Army of Livingston County
The Salvation Army of Livingston County serves the community through a range of programs aimed at meeting basic needs and promoting self-sufficiency.
Website: https://www.salvationarmyusa.org/mi/howell/
Shepherd of the Lakes Lutheran Church – Labor of Love
Description needed — verify with organization before publishing.
Website: https://www.sotlchurch.com/
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The Ivy Table
Livingston County's first and only pay-it-forward cafe, a place that serves fresh, high quality food to everyone, regardless of story, circumstance, or financial means.
Website: https://www.theivytable.org/
HOUSING & BASIC NEEDS
Community Catalysts
Community Catalysts supports seniors, veterans, homeless and other low income people by funding and developing quality affordable housing and services.
Website: https://www.community-catalysts.org/
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Connection Youth Services / Livingston Family Center
The Connection Youth Services provides safe shelter, crisis intervention, individual and family therapy, case management, and outreach services to homeless youth and their families.
Website: https://livfc.org/connection-youth-services/
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Foster Closet of Michigan Livingston County Branch
Our organization provides clothing, underclothing, toys, shoes, baby equipment, and gear and in some cases furniture to children placed in the foster care system in State of Michigan.
Website: https://fosterclosetofmichigan.org/
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Livingston County Habitat for Humanity
Seeking to put God’s love into action, Habitat for Humanity brings people together to build homes, communities and hope.
Website: https://www.livingstonhabitat.org/
Livingston County United Way
We help bring together nonprofits, governmental agencies, churches and other organizations to address the most pressing needs in our community.
Website: https://www.lcunitedway.org/
OLHSA
OLHSA supports Oakland and Livingston County residents that are looking for assistance in removing the burdens of poverty.
Website: https://www.olhsa.org/
HEALTH & WELLNESS
American Heart Association Livingston County Chapter
To be a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives.
Website: https://www.heart.org/
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Livingston County Catholic Charities
Livingston County Catholic Charities provides professional, confidential services to county residents regardless of religious preference, national origin, sex, age, disability or financial circumstances.
Website: https://www.livingstoncc.org/
Livingston County Community Alliance
We are a county-wide coalition that aims to unite the Livingston County community to reduce and prevent youth substance use and to promote a healthy and drug-free lifestyle.
Website: https://drugfreelivingston.com/
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Make-A-Wish Michigan
Together, we create life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses.
Website: https://wish.org/michigan
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North Star Reach
North Star Reach provides life-changing, year-round programs for children with serious health challenges and their families, free of charge.
Website: https://www.northstarreach.org/
Pregnancy Help Clinic
If you are experiencing an unplanned pregnancy and considering abortion, parenting, or adoption, we are here for you.
Website: https://pregnancyhelpclinic.com/
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VINA Community Dental Center
VINA Community Dental Center provides dental care to Livingston County residents with limited income and access, delivering compassionate service while upholding the highest professional standards in dentistry.
Website: https://vinadental.org/
CRISIS SUPPORT & RECOVERY
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Amber Reineck House
The Amber Reineck House is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, committed to cultivating hope in each person we serve by embracing a community of acceptance and compassion; providing housing and educational resources for those impacted by Substance Use Disorder.
Website: https://www.amberreineckhouse.org/
American Red Cross – Livingston County Chapter
The American Red Cross prevents and alleviates human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors.
Website: https://www.redcross.org/
Fund a Life
What began as a personal journey is now a nonprofit helping hundreds of families face life’s toughest moments with the same hope and generosity that helped him.
Website: https://www.fundalife.org/
LACASA
LACASA Center protects, supports, empowers and advocates for survivors of child abuse, domestic violence, and sexual violence; and promotes interpersonal safety through education, awareness, and prevention programs.
Website: https://lacasacenter.org/
Midcourse Correction Challenge Camps
We believe in helping to build a foundation of personal, emotional, and spiritual growth for at-risk youth through teamwork, initiatives and mentorship, resulting in a brighter future.
Website: https://www.midcoursecorrection.org/
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Oliver’s Stones
Oliver’s Stones is a charity to help grieving families with a grave marker.
Website: https://oliversstones.com/
RAIL Women's Recovery House
Recovery Advocates in Livingston, Inc. provides sober living recovery housing and support services to individuals in Livingston County, Michigan.
Website: https://www.recoverylivingston.org/
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The Mission House (Fowlerville United Methodist Church)
The Mission House offers recovery 12 step meetings.
Website: https://www.facebook.com/fowlervillemissionhouse/
DISABILITY & EMPLOYMENT SUPPORT
Arc of Livingston
The Arc Livingston exists to empower persons with developmental disabilities and their families to ensure that they as citizens are valued, and that they can participate fully in and contribute to the life of their community.
Website: https://www.arclivingston.com/
GROW Adult Assisted Activity Center
At GROW Adult Assisted Activity Center, we provide a safe, engaging, and uplifting space for adults with various challenges ages 26 and older who are unable to hold jobs or volunteer positions.
Website: https://growactivitycenter.org/
Special Ministries of Livingston County
To provide intellectually and physically challenged individuals with opportunities for growth, social interaction, and life skills education.
Website: https://www.livingstoncc.org/special-ministries/
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Torch 180
Torch 180 is a 501(c)3 tax-exempt nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering individuals facing barriers to employment by providing comprehensive job readiness training and support.
Website: https://torch180.org/
Work Skills
Work Skills Corporation’s mission is to optimize potential in learning, working, and living by delivering services tailored to underserved individuals, business, and communities.
Website: https://www.wskills.com/
COMMUNITY SUPPORT & BELONGING
Livingston Diversity Council
We are a change agent for diversity, equity, inclusion, and access that collaborates, educates and empowers to build a thriving community.
Website: https://www.livingstondiversity.org/
Livingston Women’s Club
To have a positive impact on the lives of individuals and families of Livingston County during times of need through the volunteer efforts of our members.
Website: http://www.thelivingstonwomensclub.com/
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FAMILY SUPPORT & YOUTH
Ashley's Friends – Emmaus Ministries
Our goal is to provide a safe, supportive and comforting environment for children, youth and families who have experienced the death of a loved one and are dealing with grief and loss.
Website: https://ashleysfriends.wordpress.com/
Reaching Higher
Reaching Higher is a leadership development organization that empowers people to reach higher personally and professionally.
Website: https://reachinghigherinc.org/
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SENIOR SUPPORT
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Brighton Senior Center
Open to 50+. Socialization, education, travel, assistance, enrichment, fitness, transport, volunteering and more.
Website: https://www.brightonseniorcenter.com/
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Fowlerville Senior Center
Providing social, recreational activities, good fellowship and educational opportunities for seniors age 55 and older.
Website: https://fowlerville-senior-center.square.site/
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Hartland Senior Center
Promoting happy, healthy and independent living for adults 50 and over.
Website: https://www.hartlandseniorcenter.org/
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Kids
Helping young people thrive through education, mentorship, recreation, camps, and youth development.
FAMILY SUPPORT & SAFETY
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Ashley’s Friends – Emmaus Ministries
Through our support program, children ages 5-18 years, and the adults who care for them, have a safe place to grieve and grow.
Website: https://ashleysfriends.wordpress.com/
Connection Youth Services / Livingston Family Center
The Connection Youth Services works to increase young people’s access to safe and stable housing, connections to school and employment.
Website: https://livfc.org/connection-youth-services/
Foster Closet of Michigan Livingston County Branch
Our organization provides clothing, underclothing, toys, shoes, baby equipment, and gear and in some cases furniture to children placed in the foster care system in State of Michigan.
Website: https://fosterclosetofmichigan.org/livingston-county/
LACASA
LACASA Center protects, supports, empowers and advocates for survivors of child abuse, domestic violence, and sexual violence; and promotes interpersonal safety through education, awareness, and prevention programs.
Website: https://lacasacenter.org/
Livingston County Catholic Charities
Livingston County Catholic Charities provides professional, confidential services to county residents regardless of religious preference, national origin, sex, age, disability or financial circumstances.
Website: https://www.livingstoncc.org/
Pregnancy Help Clinic
If you are experiencing an unplanned pregnancy and considering abortion, parenting, or adoption, we are here for you.
Website: https://pregnancyhelpclinic.com/
YOUTH PROGRAMS & LEADERSHIP
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Coach Minock Varsity Club Foundation
Coach Minock is personally vested in giving opportunities to athletes that otherwise could not participate because of hardship.
Website: https://varsityclubfoundation.org/
Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan
Girl Scouts build girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place.
Website: https://www.gshom.org/
Livingston DeMolay
For over one hundred years, DeMolay International has given young men the tools to become leaders on their path.
Website: https://www.michigandemolay.com/
Midcourse Correction Challenge Camps
We believe in helping to build a foundation of personal, emotional, and spiritual growth for at-risk youth through teamwork, initiatives and mentorship.
Website: https://www.midcoursecorrection.org/
Next Door Hartland Teen Center
HERO Hartland Teen Center is a free, safe, supervised place for teens to hang out after school.
Website: https://www.facebook.com/NextDoorHartlandTeenCenter/
Optimist Foundation of Livingston County
The Brighton Optimist Club is a service organization that supports area youth through community projects and programs.
Website: https://brightonoptimist.org/
Reaching Higher
Reaching Higher is a leadership development organization that empowers people to reach higher personally and professionally.
Website: https://reachinghigherinc.org/
EDUCATION & SCHOLARSHIPS
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Heartstrings Learning Center
Heartstrings Learning Center is a ministry of the Fowlerville First United Methodist Church.
Website: https://www.heartstringslearningcenter.org/
Howell Education Foundation
The mission of the Howell Education Foundation is to inspire and empower students to reach their full potential.
Website: https://howelleducationfoundation.org/
Livingston Christian Schools
Equipping students through academic excellence and an unwavering biblical worldview to be influential leaders for Christ.
Website: https://www.livingstonchristianschools.org/
Margaret Starkey Scholarship Howell Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation
The foundation will award a total of up to $5,000 in scholarships to worthy students nominated by their employers.
Website: https://howell.org/the-margaret-starkey-scholarship/
Tyndale Classical Academy
Our mission is to partner with parents in fulfilling their God-given task of educating their children.
Website: https://tyndaleclassical.academy/
HEALTH, CAMPS & SPECIAL NEEDS
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Bennett’s Beavers
Bennett’s Beavers exists to “Improve the Lives of Hospitalized Children” and ensure that they have moments of positive recreation and a diversionary outlet from their illness and hospital stay.
Website: https://www.bennettsbeavers.com/
Make-A-Wish Michigan
Together, we create life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses.
Website: https://wish.org/michigan
North Star Reach
North Star Reach provides life-changing, year-round programs for children with serious health challenges and their families, free of charge.
Website: https://www.northstarreach.org/
Yoga Strong Foundation
Every class, every event, every dollar raised through yoga is reinvested into programs that directly support local kids.
Animals
Providing rescue, rehabilitation, adoption, therapy, and service animal programs.
ANIMAL RESCUE & SHELTER SUPPORT
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Always Hope Animal Rescue
Always Hope Animal Rescue is a foster based animal rescue group made up solely of volunteers.
Website: https://alwayshopeanimalrescue.org/
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Last Chance Rescue
If you're looking for a fur companion we are ready to help you find the perfect forever friend.
Website: https://last-chance-rescue.com/
PET FOOD SUPPORT
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Livingston Area Pet Pantry
The Livingston Area Pet Pantry is dedicated to helping provide supplemental pet food to families facing financial hardship.
Website: https://www.livingstonareapetpantry.org/
EQUINE RESCUE & THERAPY ANIMALS
Blue Star Service Dogs
Our Mission is simple: We Rescue One to Heal Another.
Website: https://www.bluestarservicedogs.org/
Horses’ Haven
Our mission is to rescue, rehabilitate, retrain and re-home at risk equines.
Website: https://www.horseshaven.org/
Triple J Horse Ranch
The Triple J Horse Ranch provides an opportunity to escape everyday life and enjoy the peace, solitude and tranquility of the outdoors.
Website: https://www.facebook.com/triplej.horseranch/
The Zeemering Family Pet and Human Therapy Foundation
To provide a natural, pristine setting for horses, canines, and other animal populations as well as people.
Website: https://www.zeemeringfoundation.org/
WILDLIFE
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Howell Nature Center
Through mutual love and respect, we teach people to be faithful caretakers of one another and the natural world around us.
Website: https://www.howellnaturecenter.org/
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Arts, Culture & History
Preserving creativity, performance, history, culture, and lifelong learning.
PERFORMING ARTS
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Community Theatre of Howell
The mission of the Community Theatre of Howell is to foster and encourage the study of and public appreciation for the performing arts.
Website: https://www.cththeatre.org/
The Dance Project
Changing the culture by promoting positive dancing.
Website: https://thedanceproject.info/
Livingston Symphony Orchestra / Youth Orchestra
Bringing a love of music to Livingston County, Michigan.
Website: https://www.lso.org/
VISUAL ARTS & CREATIVE SPACES
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Howell Opera House Home of the Livingston Arts Council
The Livingston Arts Council was founded in 1995 to encourage the development and support of the arts in Livingston County.
Website: https://howelloperahouse.com/
LIBRARIES & HISTORY
Cromaine District Library
Cultivating Connection. Nurturing Learning. Inspiring Discovery.
Website: https://www.cromaine.org/
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Friends of the Howell Carnegie District Library
One who has joined the Howell Carnegie District Library and is an active advocate for the library.
Website: https://howelllibrary.org/friends-of-the-library/
Livingston Centre Historical Village
The goal and purpose of the Village are to preserve Livingston County’s heritage and history and make it available for the public to experience and enjoy.
Website: https://www.fowlervillefamilyfair.com/historical-village/about/
Nature & Outdoors
Protecting natural spaces and creating opportunities to enjoy and care for the outdoors.
PARKS & RECREATION
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Friends of Island Lake Recreation Area
The Mission of the Friends of Island Lake Recreation Area is to support, enhance, protect and promote the natural, historic, and recreational features of the park and the Huron River by increasing awareness of the park’s assets through education and outreach activities.
Website: https://www.islandlakefriends.org/
Howell Area Parks & Recreation Foundation
We support area recreation working creatively to raise funds for organizations and individuals.
Website: https://www.facebook.com/howellparksfoundation/
NATURE EDUCATION & WILDLIFE
Howell Nature Center
Here at Howell Nature Center, our mission is that through mutual love and respect, we teach people to be faithful caretakers of one another and the world around us.
Website: https://www.howellnaturecenter.org/
RECYCLING & SUSTAINABILITY
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Recycle Livingston
Recycle Livingston is the only non-profit recycling center serving the residents of Livingston County Since 1989.
Website: https://www.recyclelivingston.org/
Veterans & First Responders
Supporting veterans, active service members, first responders, and their families.
VETERANS SUPPORT
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Veterans Connected
We support Veterans and their families through spiritual support, tangible, meaningful assistance, and a sense of community.
Website: https://www.veteransconnected.org/
VETLIFE
To provide veterans with sustainable solutions while promoting a safer, healthier, and more prosperous civilian lifestyle.
Website: https://www.vetlifetoday.org/
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Blue Star Service Dogs
Blue Star Service Dogs rescues shelter dogs, trains them, pairs them with combat Veterans diagnosed with invisible wounds, and continues their training together to be Service Dogs.
Website: https://www.bluestarservicedogs.org/
FIRST RESPONDER SUPPORT
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Livingston County First Responders Benevolent Fund
The Livingston County First Responders Benevolent Fund is a 501(c)(3) non profit dedicated to providing support for local emergency first responders and their families who are injured, sick, disabled, handicapped or deceased when insurance benefits are not enough.
Website: https://livcofr.org/
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Vetter Family Organization, Inc.
We provide life saving hands free CPR devices to local Fire Departments.
Website: https://www.lucasforlucas.com/
VETERANS MEMORIAL
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Howell Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation / Veterans Memorial Project
The project will enhance the existing memorial by adding improved lighting and six granite stones displaying the badges of the United States military.
Website: https://milivcounty.gov/veterans/veterans-memorial-project-2024/
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