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Detroit Is My Home: Care packages for the homeless of Detroit

$3,224

raised of $3,000 USD goal

223 supporters, Project Closed
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Impact: DETROIT, MI

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This campaign will collect all funds raised by July 1, 2016 at 3:45 AM EDT

Join us in creating Care Packages for those in need. $20 creates a package. Any amount will make a difference. One simple act of kindness can go a long way.


"What determines your self-worth? What makes you valuable? It's not wealth, success, fame, or material possessions. What determines your self-worth...what makes you valuable is what and how much you can do for others." - M.S.M


34,642 & counting. That is the number of homeless people living within our very own city. While we may not be able solve this problem overnight, we can start small by supplementing them with the basics.


The dream started last year when we made 30 packages on our own to pass out during winter time. The impact of such a small act of kindness was so much more beautiful than we could've ever imagined. The smiles, the gratitude, and the tears changed everything. Ever since we have aspired to create an NPO and make this a lifelong mission. 


Our mission is rooted in teamwork, dedication, and commitment, Detroit is my Home aims to provide Detroit’s impoverished and homeless through transpiring acts of charity, regardless of race, gender or ethnicity.


Detroit is our home. We grew up with this city...we've seen it at its best and at its worst. We have a duty to help brothers and sisters of humanity. There are so many beautiful human beings who roam the streets in need of help. The least we can do is lend a helping hand...an open hand...a hand free of judgement and full of compassion.


The Project:

Our goal is to raise 150 packages which will be donated directly to homeless individuals residing in shelters.

Each package will include:

  • Toothbrush
  • Toothpaste
  • Band-aids / First-aid-kit
  • Hand Sanitizer
  • Lip Balm
  • Hard Refillable Water Bottles (BPA free)
  • Crackers
  • Granola Bars
  • One loaf of bread
  • One jar of Peanut Butter
  • One jar of Grape Jelly
  • Plastic cutlery: a spoon, fork and butter knife
  • Gloves
  • Blanket
  • Clothes (through donations)
  • Socks
  • Wash cloth
  • Napkins
  • Resource List

Total cost per package = $20.00. Donate whatever amount you are able to.

100% of the proceeds go directly to purchasing items for the packages.


How You Can Help

We understand that not everybody is in a position to donate money. That being said, even the smallest donation can go a long way. Whether that means you share the link with your friends, donate items, or join us in assembling the packages, anything is a great help and is much appreciated. 


If you are interested in volunteering with us, please feel free to contact us at:

Sadia Haq 
sadiasayedhaq@gmail.com

248.687.9205


Sobia Haq

sobiahaq13@gmail.com

248.470.1738


Sidra Ali

sidrali92@gmail.com

248.821.0675


Ozair Shareef

734.560.6199

mshareef13@gmail.com


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    Sadia Haq8 years ago

    Thank You for your generous donations!

    Hey Everyone! 

    Detroit Is My Home would like to thank you all for your generous donations supporting our cause.  We are proud to say that we have raised $1,442.  None of this would have been possible without your support.  This one small act of kindness will go a long way for someone in need.  100% of your donations will go towards the care packages.  We have partnered up with the Huda Clinic Happy Feet event that serves the homeless population and will help them prepare for this winter.  We will be distributing the packages you help made possible at this event.  We will be sending you pictures from the event in the upcoming weeks so you can see the impact you have made.  Thank you again and God bless you all!

    Sincerely,

    Detroit Is My Home

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