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Church celebrates partnership with Salvation Army

Two mainstays in the Harris said. “Our volunteers are
Plymouth community are cele- very familiar with food pantries
brating a decade of cooperation and distributing food boxes, so
this year. that's a big reason why we contin-
A relationship between The ue to support and volunteer with
Salvation Army and NorthRidge The Salvation Army in this way.”
Church in Plymouth made per- When the COVID-19 pandem-
fect sense when it began more ic first started spreading across
than 10 years ago - and is even southeast Michigan in March
stronger toda, a spokesman said. 2020, volunteers from
NorthRidge consistently donates NorthRidge provided aid to
food to the pantry at The address hunger, packing food
Salvation Army Plymouth Corps boxes at The Salvation Army
Community Center and to the warehouse - which helped jump-
Bed & Bread program. start the first phase of the non-
Beth Harris, the church out- profit food box distribution serv-
reach coordinator, manages the ices.
team of 130 people who regularly “The generosity of The munity. If we come across some- the organization, donating money Volunteer Month and The
volunteer for The Salvation Salvation Army stood out to me one in need of food assistance, to the program and providing Salvation Army Eastern
Army. when I was at the warehouse at we know we can confidently send care kits for survivors. “We want Michigan Division recognized,
“We used to hold food drives the start of the pandemic,” them to The Salvation Army, to love people and further God's celebrated and thanked volun-
at our church years ago, but we recalled Harris. “It's nice to know knowing they'll be taken care of.” kingdom, and we love working teers for their commitment, dedi-
realized that The Salvation Army that you are a refuge for people NorthRidge Church also with organizations that align with cation and support to help Do
was better equipped to address in need; The Salvation Army is a assists The Salvation Army in the that goal,” Harris said. The Most Good, a leader of the
the need in the community,” reassuring presence in our com- anti-human trafficking efforts of April 2021 was designated as organization said.
GoFundMe site set up for fire department Explorers’ program

The Explorer Program of the almost entirely by private dona- limited time it can be used safely
Northville Fire Department is tions and fundraising events and ” and effectively.
feeling the effects of the COVID- effort which usually take place With help from the community, “New gear will allow us to
19 pandemic. all year in an effort to pay for the we can continue to train conduct activities and training
The City of Northville Fire program safety gear and equip- for the Explorers in a safer man-
Department has hosted an in- ment. the next generation of firefighters. ner. With help from the commu-
house youth Explorer Program Due to the COVID-19 pandem- nity, we can continue to train the
for 27 years, providing a safe ic, fire officials said, the 2020 next generation of firefighters
environment for boys and girls fundraising effort ground to a the purchase of new firefighting Explorers, noted that the pro- and emergency medical techni-
ages 14-20 to learn basic skills halt, and Post 1717 turned to a safety gear and equipment for gram has been utilizing second- cians,” he said.
and training that help them different way to raise funds. A the program. Any amount is hand and out-of-date protective For more information, visit
launch careers in the fire and GoFundMe online fundraiser has appreciated, they stressed. 'turn out' gear donated by various the Post 1717 Facebook page, the
Emergency Medical Service. been established and the fire- Matt Zmuda, an area firefight- fire departments for many years. city website, or call (248) 449-
Explorer Post 1717 is funded fighters are seeking donations for er and volunteer advisor to the All protective equipment has a 9902.
Local Farmers’ Market is now open in Northville every Thursday

The Northville Chamber of erated - the vendors, the cus- Crafters will return once the The market is located in the goers should maintain a physical
Commerce Farmers' Market is tomers and the weather,” said COVID safeguards are eased, lot on the corner of Seven Mile distance of 6 feet from the ven-
open from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m. Jody Humphries, executive Humprhries said. There are Road and Center Street, across dors and other shoppers, and
every Thursday, featuring local director of the chamber. plenty of flowers, produce, from Northville Downs. Parking wear a mask.
growers and food vendors. The Farmers' Market has honey, baked goods and more, is on site and in the Downs park- Follow the Northville
“Opening day was great. local seasonal offerings by depending on the season, she ing lot. Farmers Market on Facebook for
Everyone and everything coop- Michigan growers and vendors. added. Similar to last year, market the latest updates.

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