Connecting to Local Communities
WOLV/WCCY Live at Vet Fest in Houghton
This past Wednesday (6/11) Queen Bee’s Knees WOLV-FM/WCCY-AM (Houghton) helped bring “Vet Fest 2025” to Houghton County. Now in its third year, Vet Fest has become one of the best veterans service events in the state for connecting people. This year’s event will bring organizations from across the western Upper Peninsula to work with veterans and educate the community about various military benefits.
Read MoreWKFR Roof Sit Raises Over $74,000 For Local Victim Services
To kick off the Memorial Day weekend, Townsquare Media’s WKFR-FM (Kalamazoo) held its 27th annual Roof Sit for children facing abuse in Southwest Michigan. From Thursday through Saturday, (5/22-24), the station’s morning show (Dana and Jess) broadcast live from the roof of Helzberg Diamonds in nearby Portage.
Read MoreWKHM-FM Charity Radiothon Raises Nearly $14,000 for Area Causes
McKibbin Media Group’s WKHM-FM (Jackson)(K105.3 FM) held its fifth annual Charity Radiothon on May 9. The on-air talent of McKibbin Media Group’s Jackson cluster broadcast live from the main studio on Glenshire Drive, Downtown Studio and Jackson YMCA for 12 straight hours.
Read MoreMcKibbin Media Group Hosts Successful Community Job Fair
On April 22, McKibbin Media Group (Jackson/Hillsdale) hosted a successful Community Job Fair at the Commonwealth Commerce Center. The event brought together local businesses and job seekers in an effort to strengthen workforce connections across Jackson County and surrounding areas.
Read MoreSinclair’s WWMT-TV Unites to Help Local Food Banks
On April 9, the staff at Sinclair’s WWMT-TV (Kalamazoo) came together to help two local West Michigan food banks: Loaves and Fishes in Kalamazoo and the South Michigan Food Bank in Battle Creek. Station staff volunteered at both food banks to bring awareness as part of the nationwide “Sinclair Day of Service.”
Read MoreWDMK’s PRAISE Radiothon Raises $102,524 to Benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
Beasley Media Group has announced that its WDMK-FM (Detroit) raised $102,524 with their annual PRAISE Radiothon to benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. The inspiring two-day event took place on March 6-7, live from the station’s studios in the Motor City.
Read MoreFeed the Future with iHeartMedia West Michigan Raises Over $42K
The inaugural “Feed the Future” fundraiser to support Kids’ Food Basket raised $42,208 on 104.5 WSNX in Grand Rapids and Muskegon radio stations 107 MUS “The Moose” and Rock 101.7. The event raised money for the food equity community organization that provides Sack Suppers to West Michigan kids so they can have access to good, nutritious food. The program also provides kids will weekend meals to ensure they have something to eat on the weekends.
Read MoreWRSR-FM (Flint) Raises Nearly $72k with Annual Feeding Frenzy
On February 28, Krol Communication’s WRSR-FM (Flint) held its Fox Feeding Frenzy, an annual event to raise funds for The Food Bank of Eastern Michigan. The station, along with many generous sponsors, the station’s incredible Listeners & tireless volunteers, were able to raise just shy of $72,000!
Read MoreWXYZ-TV Giving 20K Books to Kids with ‘If You Give A Child A Book’ Campaign
Scripps Media’s WXYZ-TV/WMYD-TV (Detroit) has announced the kickoff of the 2025 “If You Give A Child A Book” campaign. Employees at the stations along with the Scripps Howard Foundation, have made it their mission to get high-quality books to the children in their community.
Read MoreWMOM Raises 18k+ with “Festival of Lights”
Hit Radio Media’s WMOM-FM/WHCH-FM (Ludington) has announced that it raised $18,469.71 with its “Ludington Area Festival of Lights,” held from November 27 through December 29. The announcement came January 9 during a presentation at Safe Harbor Credit Union in Ludington. A key highlight of the ceremony was the presentation of checks to four local non-profits, who together received 50% of the gate proceeds.
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