For individuals and organizations looking to make a difference in the lives of veterans this holiday season, consider supporting Michigan Veteran Homes’ Holiday Wish Lists which highlight much-needed items to help veteran members this holiday season.

Michigan Veteran Homes at Chesterfield Township (MVHCT) is seeking monetary donations to support the charitable support fund which is used to enhance the quality of life for veteran members. Monetary donations can be made at www.thepayplace.com/mi/mva/donations/enrollmentlogin.aspx or checks can be written to MVHCT with “Charitable Support Fund” in the memo section, and mailed to 47901 Sugarbush Road, Chesterfield Township, MI 48047.

The home is also seeking in-kind donations such as new seasonal clothing, snacks, tickets for performances and sporting events and DVD players. These items can be brought to the main entrance of the home. For more information or to coordinate a time to drop off in-kind donations, contact Volunteer and Donations Coordinator Maxine Butler at butlerm13@michigan.gov or 586-256-9921. Updated wish list items and donation tips may be viewed online at www.michigan.gov/mvh/newsroom/news/2024/12/03/michigan-veteran-homes-publishes-wish-list-for-veteran-members-ahead-of-holiday-season">www.michigan.gov/mvh/newsroom/news/2024/12/03/michigan-veteran-homes-publishes-wish-list-for-veteran-members-ahead-of-holiday-season, Items can also be direct shipped from the Wish List for Chesterfield MVH on Amazon at https://a.co/cl2Ceff.

Michigan Veteran Homes at Grand Rapids is also seeking monetary donations at www.thepayplace.com/mi/mva/donations/enrollmentlogin.aspx or checks can be written to MVHGR with “Charitable Support Fund” in the memo section. For more information or to coordinate a time to drop off in-kind donations, contact Volunteer and Donations Coordinator Gretchen Muir at muirg@michigan.gov or 616-840-3001.

Michigan Veteran Homes D.J. Jacobetti (MVHDJJ) is also seeking monetary donations at www.thepayplace.com/mi/mva/donations/enrollmentlogin.aspx or checks can be written to MVHDJJ with “Charitable Support Fund” in the memo section. For more information or to coordinate a time to drop off in-kind donations, contact Volunteer and Donations Coordinator Sarah Johnson at johnsons93@michigan.gov or 906-226-3576 Ext: 2520396.

For more information about supporting MVH with a donation to the Charitable Support Fund, contact Ryan Engle, director of development and strategic engagement for MVH at DMVA-MVHgiving@michigan.gov, or visit www.michigan.gov/mvh.

Ortonville VFW Post and Brandon Care Bears host 5th annual ‘Wreaths Across Ortonville’ Saturday, Dec. 14

In conjunction with Wreaths Across America Day, Ortonville VFW Post 582 and the Brandon Care Bears are hosting wreath placements on veterans’ graves, at 9 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 14, at the Ortonville Cemetery at 175 N. Ortonville Road, and at Seymour Lake Cemetery at 3063 S. Sashabaw Road, Oxford.

For more information, call Dennis at 248-627-1065, or Lisa at 586-209-7256.

Also, a Wreaths Across America event is at noon, Saturday, Dec. 14, at Lakeview Cemetery, 6150 White Lake Road, Clarkston, by the flagpole. The community is invited to participate in the laying of wreaths. For information and for wreath order forms, email Joette Kunse at jkhorses46@gmail.com, or visit Wreaths across America’s website at www.wreathsacrossamerica.org.

Upcoming events

• Veteran and Military Family Drive Through Resource and Food Distribution Event for those in need, is 9 a.m.-noon Dec. 10, at Oakland Community Health Network, 5505 Corporate Drive. Troy, in partnership with Forgotten Harvest. For questions, contact Chaka McDonald at 248-764-4443 or email mcdonaldc@oaklandchn.org. Registration is encouraged at www.facebook.com/oaklandchn, first come, first served basis.

• Clarkston American Legion Post 377 to host Bingo from 6 to 9:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 10, at 4819 Mary Sue Ave. For more information, call 248-673-9301.

• Oxford American Legion Post 108 to host Broasted Chicken Buffet from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday Dec. 11 and Fish dinners from noon to 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 13, at 130 Drahner Road, Oxford. For more information, call 248-628-9081.

• Oxford American Legion Post 108 to host Euchre from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 9 and noon to 3 p.m. Thursday Dec. 12, at 130 Drahner Road, Oxford. For more information, call 248-628-9081.

• Milford American Legion Post 216 to host Burger Nite from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 12, at 510 W. Commerce Road, Milford. For more information, call 248-684-9919.

• Clarkston American Legion Post 63 to host Euchre from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14, at 8047 Ortonville Road. For more information, call 248-625-9912.

The Oakland Press is interested in all veterans events in Oakland County. Please send info in the body of an email with subject line “Veterans Affairs” to Sharon Longman at sslstart@aol.com. Allow two weeks’ notice for scheduled events.