It’s been five years since Common Ground opened its Resource and Crisis Center in Pontiac and the organization is continuing to evolve how it serves the 8,000 people who come through its doors on Telegraph Road each year. The nonprofit center is … Read more
Christine Hogan
“When We Know Better, We Do Better.” The month of February is usually all about Valentine’s Day, romantic comedies, and chocolate. However, February is also Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month. This provides a great opportunity to talk to the … Read more
“Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.” Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. There has been a lot of talk about Human Trafficking/modern day slavery recently. January is National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month. I had the pleasure … Read more
Heavenly Day Spa, which recently moved from Independence Township to Auburn Hills, is hosting its sixth annual Facials Against Suicide from 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 22. Owner Jessica Keesling, 27, said she started this fundraiser as a … Read more
The holidays are stressful. There are many people who have many wonderful moments within the holidays, and I don’t want to diminish them. However, for a lot of people, the holiday season means family drama, lack of time, lack of … Read more
Due to the Observation of the Thanksgiving Day holiday, Legal Clinic is closed Tuesday, November 26th and Thursday, November 28th. The next legal clinic session is scheduled for Tuesday, December 3rd at our administration building at 1410 S Telegraph Rd, … Read more
November is National Runaway Prevention Month, which is a good time to address some misconceptions about runaway and homeless youth. Our prevailing idea of what homelessness looks like is skewed in many ways by portrayals in the media and stereotypes … Read more