Insights

As Thanksgiving approaches, M-Team Solutions is taking the time to reflect on our core value of being mission-driven—dedicated to making a positive impact on clients, employees, and communities. This year, we want to emphasize the spirit of “giving” that guides our work by highlighting the amazing charities we’ve partnered with and celebrating the difference they make. Below, you’ll find links to each organization we’re grateful to support and details on how they’re transforming lives.

1. Forgotten Harvest

Forgotten Harvest is dedicated to ending hunger in metro Detroit, delivering 144,000 pounds of surplus food daily to charities across the area. Through its vast network of food donors and local partners, Forgotten Harvest provides healthy, nutritious food to families facing food insecurity at no cost.

• Mission: Rescue excess food and distribute it to those in need across Detroit.
• Impact: Every $10 donated supplies 40 meals.
• Get Involved: https://www.forgottenharvest.org/donate/

On Halloween, M-Team Solutions was honored to volunteer with Forgotten Harvest at their warehouse, helping pack food and supplies for our neighbors in need across metro Detroit!

2. Gleaners Community Food Bank

Gleaners serves Southeast Michigan, working toward a hunger-free community by distributing nutritious food to nearly 400 partner agencies and directly to families in need. Known for its innovative and efficient food distribution model, Gleaners ensures families have access to balanced, essential nutrition.

• Mission: Provide food and resources for a hunger-free community.
• Impact: Every dollar donated provides three meals to families in Southeast Michigan.
• Get Involved: https://donor.gcfb.org/page/FUNMWRYYXSE

3. Ascension Dog Therapy Program

Through Ascension Genesys Hospital’s Pet Therapy Program, certified therapy dogs bring comfort and joy to patients. The benefits of therapy animals range from reducing stress to lifting patients’ spirits—an invaluable source of companionship for those in recovery.

• Mission: Offer stress relief and comfort to hospital patients.
• Impact: This program helps lower patient stress levels and boosts endorphins, supporting physical and emotional healing.
• Get Involved: https://healthcare.ascension.org/locations/michigan/migra/grand-blanc-ascension-genesys-hospital/pet-therapy

4. American Cancer Society and Susan G. Komen (Breast Cancer Awareness)

These organizations work tirelessly to fund groundbreaking research, provide support for breast cancer patients, and advocate for increased awareness to ultimately eliminate breast cancer.

• Mission: Save lives by investing in research and meeting critical needs in communities.
• Impact: Every donation supports education, research, and direct patient support.
• Get Involved (Breast Cancer Awareness): https://www.komen.org/
• Get Involved (American Cancer Society): https://www.fightcancer.org/

5. Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation

Since 1967, the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation has been at the forefront of IBD research and support, working toward cures for Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. This organization is driven by volunteers and professionals dedicated to improving quality of life for patients.

• Mission: Find cures for Crohn’s and colitis while enhancing patients’ lives.
• Impact: The foundation has invested over $500 million in research.
• Get Involved: https://www.crohnscolitisfoundation.org/

6. Cystic Fibrosis Foundation

The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation is committed to finding a cure for cystic fibrosis, supporting those affected, and improving the quality of life for individuals living with CF. Through pioneering research and specialized care, the Foundation is making significant strides in enhancing treatments and working toward a cure.

• Mission: Accelerate research and support individuals with cystic fibrosis, ultimately seeking a cure.
• Impact: Contributions fuel life-changing research, advancing treatments that improve longevity and quality of life.
• Get Involved: https://www.cff.org/give-monthly

7. 80’s Party for a Purpose

The last charity we’d like to bring special attention to is run by M-Team Solution’s Account Manager / Sr. Recruiter, Kerry Johnson, and her husband, Dean Johnson. 80’s Party for a Purpose is an amazing annual charity event running since 2011. This event channels the energetic spirit of the 80s to support incredible local causes. Hosted at the Historic Emerald Theatre in Mount Clemens, MI, the event features live entertainment, themed activities, and a chance to make a difference while having a blast.

• Mission: Founded with the goal of supporting local charities by hosting an annual 80s-themed charity event. Through this fun and vibrant celebration, we raise funds and awareness to benefit those in need within our community.
• Impact: Proceeds from the 2025 event will benefit three remarkable organizations:
  • Great Lakes Burn Camp for Kids: Provides a unique experience that promotes healing, self-esteem, confidence and general well-being for burn-injured children. They are dedicated to creating a safe space for campers to grow and bond with other burn survivors.
  • Blue Star Mothers Chapter #180: This organization serves mothers, stepmothers, grandmothers, foster mothers, and female legal guardians who have children serving in the United States military, guard, or reserves, or children who are veterans. The organization’s mission is to support each other and their children while promoting patriotism.
  • Turning Point Mount Clemens: Dedicated to empowering survivors of domestic violence, sexual violence, and human trafficking. Their mission is to provide programs and resources that enable victims/survivors to regain control of their lives.

• Get Involved: https://www.80sparty4apurpose.org/

As we celebrate this upcoming Thanksgiving, we encourage you to take a moment to give back in any way you can. Supporting these charities is one way to make a difference and embrace the spirit of “giving” in Thanksgiving.

Thank you to our clients, partners, and friends for allowing us to be part of such an incredible community. We’re grateful for you and wish you a warm, joyful Thanksgiving.