{"id":469663,"date":"2026-09-20T03:48:23","date_gmt":"2026-09-20T03:48:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/469663\/"},"modified":"2026-09-20T03:48:23","modified_gmt":"2026-09-20T03:48:23","slug":"auburn-hills-firefighters-helping-hands-shirt-sales-helping-to-fund-mission","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/469663\/","title":{"rendered":"Auburn Hills Firefighters Helping Hands: Shirt Sales Helping to Fund Mission"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Auburn Hills, MI \u2013 Unexpected emergencies can happen to anyone, leaving families in critical need of support. The Auburn Hills Firefighters Helping Hands is a volunteer organization comprised of local firefighters and staff dedicated to supporting our community through fundraising and direct aid.<\/p>\n<p>Following a disaster such as a house fire, Helping Hands provides immediate relief that might look like temporary hotel lodging, food, or basic necessities, giving displaced residents time to stabilize and plan their next steps. Established in 1944 when Auburn Hills was known as Pontiac Township, the organization has assisted several hundreds of families over the decades.<\/p>\n<p>Operating as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit run entirely by a volunteer board, 100% of donations go directly toward community services, and all contributions are tax-deductible.<\/p>\n<p>Auburn Hills Helping Hands just launched a merchandise fundraiser. Purchase a Helping Hands T-shirt or hoodie by visiting <a href=\"https:\/\/crewcloset.com\/helpinghandspublic\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">crewcloset.com\/helpinghandspublic<\/a> between now and October 1.<\/p>\n<p>Every item purchased includes a $5 donation to the organization.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/crewcloset.com\/helpinghandspublic\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-40854\" src=\"https:\/\/www.auburnhills.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/HelpingHands.webp\"   alt=\"\" width=\"752\" height=\"381\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Visit <a href=\"https:\/\/ahhelpinghands.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">ahhelpinghands.org<\/a> for more information or reach out to our fire department at (248) 370-9461 for ways to support the cause.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/collensestatelaw.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-163101 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/1789876098_880_CEL_Oakland_County_Times_V3_Final.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1800\" height=\"450\"  \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/goaffirmations.org\/mental-health\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-163900 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Affirmations_01.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"864\" height=\"216\"  \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/auburnhills.org\/community\/downtown\/index.php\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-153742 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/1789876100_759_AD_OaklandCountyTimes_2023864-x-216-v6-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"864\" height=\"216\"  \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/oaklandcounty115.com\/2026\/05\/22\/2026-candidate-interviews-and-ballot-proposals\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-170072 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/1789876102_590_2026-interview-and-ballot-proposal-AD.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"864\" height=\"216\"  \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/oaklandcounty115.com\/events\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-160410 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/1789876103_614_Event-Page_04.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"864\" height=\"216\"  \/><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Auburn Hills, MI \u2013 Unexpected emergencies can happen to anyone, leaving families in critical need of support. 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