Arms filled with toys, Clarkston Medical Group staff took a break, Dec. 23, to help local folks in need.
They presented toys and $800 donations to Lighthouse Emergency Services on Sashabaw Road and Independence Township Senior Center’s Bucks for Buses program.
‘This is a very pleasant surprise,? said Barbara Rollin, coordinator of Independence Township Senior Center. ‘It’s a nice fund raiser at the end of the year. We’re really grateful.?
Clarkston Medical Group staff organized casual-Friday and can-collection fund-raisers through the year. The company matched donations.
‘The majority of the donations were raised by staff ? many gave extra,? said Dr. Tim O’Neill, president of Clarkston Medical Group.
The senior center and Lighthouse are worthy organizations helping local people in need, O’Neill said.
‘For seniors who can’t get around, buses are a lifeline,? he said. ‘Lighthouse does good work for people who need it. They serve a real purpose.?
‘This is just awesome ? I thank them for thinking of us,? said Michele Robinson, volunteer coordinator for senior services at Lighthouse Emergency Services. ‘It’s wonderful how the community supports Clarkston Lighthouse.?
With holiday-season donations from the community, Lighthouse’s food pantry is well stocked for the year, Robinson said.
‘The community is so giving,? she said. ‘We don’t have to ask ? people call and ask ‘what do you need,? or just show up with donations. Once we were out of Ramen noodles, and a vanful of Ramen showed up from Our Lady of the Lakes school. That’s how it happens. A lot of angels are looking out for us.?
For information on Lighthouse Emergency Services, 6330 Sashabaw Road, call 248-620-6116. For information on Independence Township Senior Center, 6000 Clarkston Road, call 248-625-8231.