30 Days of Giving Focuses on Charities

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More than 200 Rochester Hills city employees will participate in the city’s second annual 30 Days of Giving campaign to support local charities and nonprofits.

Throughout November, employees in each city department are asked to give 30 minutes in support of charitable organizations through activities such as volunteering at a soup kitchen or helping a local nonprofit with its holiday programs.

This program is a great way to get our team and residents in the holiday spirit to help ensure that our residents have the support they need,” Mayor Bryan K. Barnett said in a news release.

In addition to volunteering, some departments have chosen to work with other groups in their food, clothing and personal pantry drives.

For example, employees in the the Treasury Department and the Department of Public Services garage are partnering to collect nonperishable food items, paper products and toiletry items too benefit the Rochester Area Neighborhood House.

Donated items may be dropped off at the DPS Garage, 511 E. Auburn Road, or at the Treasurer’s Office, 1000 Rochester Hills Drive.

Residents will also have the opportunity to drop off lightly used winter clothing and coats at the Department of Public Service office at City Hall and for the 29th annual “Coats for the Cold” drive sponsored by the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office.

Donations can be dropped off anytime between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. at City Hall, 100 Rochester Hills Drive.