The April through June 2024 issue is out! Click on the cover photo above to read about all the wonderful programs coming up!
Thank you!
While we are still gathering donations, we can say the 2024 March for Meals for Meals on Wheels campaign has been our most successful ever! We will be updating our fundraising efforts soon. While the official March is over, the need for support is ongoing. For more information and to donate, please click on the Support Us button above and visit the March for Meals web pages.
This is Helm Life
PEWABIC TILE GLAZING
What beautiful results from the Pewabic Tile Glazing workshop! The group of artists at The Helm enjoyed putting their unique spin on Pewabic designs. Even though they had to wait a few weeks for the “firing” to be complete, the results were well worth the wait!
IN THE COMMUNITY
Grosse Pointe South Choir Boosters
Annual Spring Fling Event
CHESS CLUB
Community Chess Club at Grosse Pointe Woods Community Center. Click here for more information.
COREWELL HEALTH CLASSES
Corewell Health, Beaumont Grosse Pointe is offering a number of classes both in person and virtual to deal with chronic conditions such as diabetes and ongoing pain. Click here to learn more.
NEWS YOU CAN USE
CAREGIVING RESOURCES
Click on the headline above to learn about free training and resources to help caregivers.
Help with your energy bills
DTE Energy has a number of programs and resources if you are having difficulty paying your energy bills. Click on the headline above to be directed to DTE payment assistance page.
CANCER SUPPORT SERVICES
Gilda’s Club Metro Detroit offers support services for both adults and children. Click on the headline above to learn more. There are support groups, exercise classes and other healthy lifestyle activities. Click here to go directly to the Gilda’s Club website.
SENIOR HOUSING
Seniorhousingnet is a free service to help you find independent and assisted living options. CLICK HERE to be directed to their website for more information and assistance. In addition, they are able to help determine if you qualify for governent aid.
Click on the links below for even more information about senior housing options.
Assisted Living in Michigan
General Description of Assisted Living Options
Thank You!
Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Legacy Funds at the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan for your continuous generous support of The Helm. This year’s grant will pay for two evacuation chairs, one each for the building’s two stairwells, and benches for outside seating. Thank you for supporting The Helm in our mission of supporting older adults throughout the Grosse Pointes and Harper Woods.
The Helm Life Journal
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2024 THE HELM LIFE JOURNAL
January – March 2024
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THE HELM IS MADE POSSIBLE WITH SUPPORT FROM
Patti & Jim Anderson
Ascension St. John Hospital
Laurie & John Blatt
Tracy & Doug Blatt
John A. & Marlene L. Boll Foundation
Jana & Stephen Brownell
Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan
Henry Ford Health
Peggy & Peter Kross
Ann & Jim Nicholson, PVS Chemicals Inc.