In the historic Palmer Sherman House, the Heritage & History Center is the only museum in Farmington Hills dedicated to sharing local heritage and history. The collection includes numerous artifacts, photos, documents and books. The museum is operated by Pastways, a 501(c)3 nonprofit corporation.
We are a nonprofit, no-kill cat rescue in the Midwest, particularly in Southeast Michigan. We are not supported by any governmental agency, nor do we have a shelter facility. When we have foster home space, we accept abandoned or displaced purebreds in addition to those relinquished whose owners' circumstances have changed. All our rescues have incoming health exams. They are vet-checked, vaccinated, spayed/neutered, tested for FIV/Felk, given preventive routine deworming applications, checked for dental health and treated for illness as recommended by our rescue's main veterinary hospital. If long-hair cats are matted they are also groomed.?
Housed in a historic downtown building, the Farmington Downtown Development Authority is headquarters for all downtown activities. The DDA manages four large events during the years: Art on the Grand in June, Farmington Area Founders Festival in July, Harvest Moon in October and Holly Days in December. The DDA is responsible for the Farmington Farmers and Artisans Market, which is open in the Walter E. Sundquist Farmington Pavilion and Riley Park from May through November. In addition, the DDA administers the Main Street downtown revitalization program, which marshals an army of volunteers who assisted in development of the Streetscape project and continue to promote the central business district.
Gifts, clothing, stationery, accessories and cat themed items for the feline enthusiast are all available at the Backdoor Friends Cat Shoppe. The shop also offers an exclusive cat hotel for the discriminating kitty whose owners need someone to keep an eye on them.
Locally owned and operated since 1997, Backdoor Friends Cat Shoppe is all about cats. They feature a pure bred cat rescue (founded in 1998) where clients can adopt a waiting feline.
Compassionate Passages is a pediatric end-of-life care advocacy group with an office in Farmington Hills. It specializes in support services for dying children and bereaved families.
The Chaldean American Ladies of Charity (CALC) is a nonprofit community organization that serves the needs of the 120,000 Chaldeans living in the metro Detroit area. The main mission of the organization is to preserve the Chaldean heritage and help the needy Chaldean families in the area. The organization offers the following programs: refugee resettlement services, senior citizen and youth services, mentoring, helping needy families emotionally and economically and refugee mental health programs. Through awareness, advocacy, education, advice and support, CALC fulfills its mission. Donations are accepted via the Web site.
Groves-Walker American Legion Post #346 is a Fraternal Organization of Veterans and a vital member of the Farmington and Farmington Hills community. Each year, the post organizes the Memorial Day parade and ceremony in Memorial Park, as well as a 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony in downtown Farmington. The post sends more boys to the annual Boys State event every year than any other post in Michigan, and it also offers Girls State through the Post Auxiliary. The post sponsors a Boy Scout troop, is active in Legion Baseball and has a golf team.
Farmington Youth Assistance is a counseling agency dedicated to providing juvenile delinquency- and child abuse-prevention programs, family education, youth recognition and counseling services.
A nonprofit organization provides sleep education to at-risk, school-aged children, with songs, games and activities to teach good sleep habits. The organization distributes sleep kits (including T-shirts, socks, sleeping bags and stuffed animals). Since its foundation, Sweet Dreamzzz has helped more than 26,000 children improve sleep habits.
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Southeastern Michigan administrative office is located in the Amerisure building off of Halsted Road. At this office, the staff can help you get in contact with one of the 13 clubs across Southeastern Michigan.
The Boys and Girls Clubs are safe havens for children that provide youth development programs. Some of the programs available include sports and recreation, health and life skills, arts, career development and leadership development. There are several ways to volunteer for the Boys and Girls Clubs including mentoring, coaching, tutoring, helping with computer skills, and assisting at events. The flexible volunteer options are very rewarding, help out the organization, and most importantly can make a difference in a child's life.
Deaf & Hearing Impaired Services is located in the Civic Center Office Plaza. This nonprofit agency assists deaf individuals as well as individuals who have trouble hearing. The agency provides sign language interpreters at both public and private events and in special situations. The agency also offers outreach programs, community education, sign language classes, assisting devices for the deaf, and information and referrals.
Farmington Elks #1986 is an organization working to help improve the community and provide all types of charitable services in the area. The Elks hold numerous social activities for members, including golf and bowling leagues, special dinners and ceremonies. It also works closely with the community; some charitable services include fund-raisers, scholarships, essay contests, youth programs and more. Visit the Web site to view details on community services or for information on upcoming social events.