Give Detroit – A Charitable Registry
// MISSION
To inspire and enable residents in Grosse Pointes and Harper Woods to enjoy the gift of longevity, living healthy and meaningful lives, as they age
// KEY SERVICES PROVIDED
The Helm is a 501(c)3 nonprofit, nonresidential senior community center that provides essential resources in the areas of health, nutrition, education, and recreation for older adults in the five Grosse Pointes and Harper Woods. It provides exercise classes; informational lectures; lifelong learning programs; social opportunities; Medicare navigation; medical escort rides; a medical loan closet; friendly reassurance calls; and information and resources on a plethora of aging-related issues, including caregiving, dementia, and elder law. Additionally, The Helm is the Meals on Wheels provider for the six cities.
// EVENTS & OPPORTUNITIES
- March for Meals, March 2026. Donations help fund meals for homebound seniors in Harper Woods and the Grosse Pointes unable to prepare meals for themselves.
- Sporting Clays Classic, May 14, 2026, The Huntsman Hunt Club, Dryden, Michigan. Team competition clay pigeon shooting event. Includes lunch and beverages.
- Fore The Helm, June 22, 2026, Lochmoor Club, Grosse Pointe Woods, Michigan. Lunch, scramble-style golf tournament, and afterglow fundraising event.
- Take The Helm Gala, Oct. 8, 2026, Grosse Pointe Yacht Club, Grosse Pointe Shores, Michigan. Includes sit-down dinner, live and silent auctions.
// LEADERSHIP
Krista Siddall, Executive Director
Cheryl Wesen, M.D., President, Board of Directors
Carol Klenow, Vice President, Board of Directors
Lynda Altovilla, Finance and Operations Director
Liz Johnson, Development Director
Heidi Uhlig-Johnstone, Volunteer Services Director
// CONTACT INFORMATION
158 Ridge Road
Grosse Pointe Farms, MI 48236
313-882-9600
helmlife.org
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