Pontiac students now have warmer hands, thanks to nonprofit Mittens for Detroit which distributed new gloves and mittens to Pontiac schools, Jan. 27. Through a partnership with local businesses and Pontiac Public Schools, Mittens for Detroit delivered more than 4,000 pairs of gloves and mittens to...
Detroit, Pontiac, MI – Spring has sprung, the trees are starting to bud and flower, and daffodils are popping up towards the sunshine. Winter coats, boots, and gloves are finally getting put away. While you may be busy trying to forget the winter cold, Mittens for Detroit is already gearing up for...
Mitten Drop Aims to Keep Children Safe and Warm With temperatures continuing to drop, exposure to the cold can cause serious or life-threatening health problems for young children — many of whom must walk several blocks to school. In an effort to help children stay safe and warm this winter,...
For the second year in a row, a teacher in Grosse Pointe Public Schools converted his classroom into a coney restaurant as a lesson in economics. Last year, the restaurant was at Monteith and this year, at Ferry Elementary. Any proceeds earned from the restaurant were donated to Mittens for...