The Humane Society of Macomb is a non-profit, private organization dedicated to caring for unwanted and abused animals in a humane manner. Rescued animals that are available for adoption can be visited Monday through Saturday. The shelter opened in 1967 and has been educating the public on how to properly care for animals ever since.
Knights of Columbus St. Lawrence is named after the St. Lawrence church and school next door. The organization is a member of the National Knights of Columbus Association, which was founded in 1882 to promote charity, unity and fraternity. Knights of Columbus is the world's largest Catholic Fraternal Service Organization. There are currently more than 1.8 million members in 15,000 councils across the world.
Disabled American Veterans Chapter 129, which is located on Dequindre Road, is also known as the Big Red Barn. The chapter is a member of the national Disabled American Veterans Association. The building is often rented out on the weekend for events and used on the weekdays for DAV and VFW meetings. Also, a bi-weekly flea market is held at the hall on Sundays and Tuesdays, from 7am to 3pm.
Family Adoption Consultants is a placement agency serving families in Michigan and Ohio. It provides adoption counseling, administrative support, training and post-placement followup. It features programs in China, South Korea, the Philippines and Kazakhstan.
The Salvation Army is known for many kinds of help throughout the country. In Shelby Township, its Family Store and Donation Center raises money to help others through their resale efforts of clothing and home items. You can find bicycles, television sets and other electronic items, dishes, shoes and many other items that people donate. The center is located just north of 23 Mile Road, off the east side of Van Dyke Avenue.
The Victor I. Rieck American Legion Post 351 serves veterans who served in World War I and II, the Korean War, Vietnam War, in Lebanon/Grenada, Operation Just Cause and Operation Desert Storm. It hosts regular meetings as well as special events. For facility rental information, contact Mike Weaver (586-726-6915).
The River Charity Poker Lounge is Michigan's premier charity poker venue; it raises money for Michigan charities through entertaining gaming. You can play Texas hold 'em, craps, blackjack or roulette. It also has a restaurant that serves great-tasting pizza and hamburgers that you can enjoy while sitting on its outdoor patio. See the website for tournament dates and other news.