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On Sept. 30, Samaritas hosted its Fielding Hope fundraiser at Jimmy John’s Field in Utica

The Detroit Youth Choir held its first gala on Sept. 18 to celebrate its 25th anniversary and raise funds to support its program

The Garden Party on Belle Isle took place on Sept. 14 at the Anna Scripps Whitcomb Conservatory

The Albert Kahn Legacy Foundation hosted an opening event for the exhibit ”Albert Kahn: Creating the Modern World” on Sept. 9

The Ted Lindsay 21st Annual Celebrity Golf Outing was held on Sept. 13 at the Detroit Golf Club. Proceeds benefited the foundation.

The Jones Family Foundation presented a Fall Evening with Big Brothers Big Sisters on Sept. 12 at The Boathouse at Lakefields in Ann Arbor.

Turning Point Inc., which provides services to end domestic and sexual violence, held its Stepping Out with the Stars gala on Aug. 19

On Aug. 14, Spot Lite Detroit hosted a benefit for nonprofit law firm Detroit Justice Center

On Aug. 5, Youth Community Agency — a local nonprofit that supports teenage mothers — hosted its inaugural Sneaker Ball at The Eastern Detroit

Nonprofit social enterprise Mend on the Move held its fifth annual Love in Motion fundraiser on March 5 at Leon & Lulu in Clawson. The evening featured dinner by chef Matt Prentice, entertainment by local singer-songwriter Olivia Dear, and a pop-up of Mend on the Move jewelry. Proceeds benefited the nonprofit.

The Shelby Community Foundation held the 14th annual Snowflake Social on Feb.28. The theme of this year's event was Amethyst, and guests were encouraged to don purple gala attire. Proceeds went toward scholarships and community enhancement programs in Shelby Township.

The American Heart Association held the Go Red for Women Luncheon on Feb. 21. The 16th annual event took place at Little Caesars Arena, and featured WDIV Local 4 news anchor Kimberly Gill as the emcee and Gov. Gretchen Whitmer as the keynote speaker. Go Red for Women aims to bring awareness to cardiovascular diseases. Proceeds from the event benefit the American Heart Association.

The Detroit Pistons held its annual team dinner on Feb. 21 at the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History in Detroit. Attendees included the players, coaches, executives, sponsors, and charitable foundation partners. Student scholarship winners of the Rick Mahorn Black History Month Scholarship Competition attended as well, and the Detroit Youth Choir held a performance.

The Bates Street Society Dinner was held on Feb. 8. The event was hosted by The Community House Foundation Board of Directors, and honored members that have donated significant charitable contributions to support the work and mission of The Community House, a nonprofit in Birmingham that offers programs related to professional, philanthropic and recreational pursuits.

Empty Bowls Detroit and recording singer-songwriter Apropos hosted an Allee Willis Tribute Party on Feb. 9 at Eastern Market in Detroit. The event included a painting workshop, food, and entertainment. The event benefited Empty Bowls Detroit and its mission to support programs at Cass Community Social Services. All of the proceeds were dedicated In memory of Willis, a prolific songwriter and artist who passed away in November.

The charitable Crazy for a Cause event was held on Jan. 23 at Saks Fifth Avenue in Troy. Hosted by Saks and Yan International Chinese New Year, the event featured live art demonstration, a performance by Ballet Edge Detroit, Asian dragon and wooden dolls shows, and fashion makeover shows. The event partnered with Henry Ford Cancer Institute's Game on Cancer Campaign, and 10% of retail sales at Sakes were donated to the charitable cause.

The 2020 MotorCity Snowball was held on Jan. 25. at the Amnesia night club in MotorCity Casino and Hotel. Entertainment included a set by DJ Doug Roberts, a silent auction, and a midnight buffet. All of the proceeds from the event benefited the Ruth Ellis Center in Detroit.

The Operation Give Charity Gala 2020 was held on Jan. 25 at Highlands Detroit. The event benefited the Warren E. Korneffel Neonatal Research Fund at C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital. Entertainment was provided by Pannos and Mannos and Jared Sykes.

The Detroit Yacht Club Officers' Ball 2020 was held on Jan. 25. The black-tie event took place at the yacht club's space on Belle Isle and featured a performance by the Bluewater Kings Band.

The Detroit Has Heart 2020 Fundraising Gala was held on Jan. 25 at Andiamo's in Detroit. The evening raised funds for Detroit Has Heart, a nonprofit that provides emergency relief to families dealing with loss, economic disparity, and trauma.