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WSAQ Community RoofSit 2026 Nets $150k for Child Abuse/Neglect Council
Liggett Communication’s WSAQ-FM (Port Huron) held their annual Community Roof Sit to benefit the St. Clair County Child Abuse and Neglect Council (CAN) last week (9/13-18). WSAQ morning show host Matt Markham again lived on a rooftop downtown Port Huron, through both blazing sunlight as well as some brief rain showers, raising funds and awareness for child abuse prevention and advocacy.
Read MoreWCRZ/Cars 108 Roof Sit Raises $78,015 for Whaley Children’s Center!
Townsquare Media’s WCRZ-FM (Cars 108) Flint held their 11th Annual Roof Sit for Whaley Children’s Center August 29-31 and raised $78,015! This topped last year’s total of $60,000.
Read MoreMacDonald Broadcasting’s WQHH-FM Hosts 17th Annual School Backpack Giveaway
On August 20, MacDonald Broadcasting’s WQHH-FM (Dewitt/Lansing) held its 17th Annual Backpack Giveaway, handing out 1,000 backpacks to the community. Each backpack was filled with essential school supplies.
Read MoreScreamin’ Scott Scramble Smashes Records for The Rainbow Connection
Hosted by WCSX’s Screamin’ Scott Randall, the annual charity outing once again united listeners, local businesses, volunteers, and golfers of every skill level to support The Rainbow Connection, the Michigan nonprofit that grants wishes to children facing life-threatening medical conditions.
Read MoreWXYZ-TV Hosts Day of Giving to Benefit Forgotten Harvest
It’s a need that Mike Murri, Scripps regional vice president and general manager of WXYZ and WMYD, hopes the station’s Day of Giving will address. “What stands out to me is that people in the past that have given to Forgotten Harvest now find themselves recipients. You never know when this will strike your family or when you’ll have a need.”
Read MoreNexstar Media Foundation Announces Honorees for “30 Days of Giving” Initiatives in Mid and West Michigan
Nexstar Media Group announced this week the recipients of its “30 Days of Giving” initiative. On Monday (6/22) Nexstar Media’s Charitable Foundation said it is making a $5,000 contribution to both the Children’s Advocacy Center of Kent County.
Read MoreWBET Raises Record $198k for United Way in Annual Radiothon!
On May 21, Swick Broadcasting’s WBET-FM (Sturgis) held its 17th Annual Radiothon for the St. Joseph County United Way network of agencies. The event, which aired from 6 a.m. to Midnight, raised $198,000, exceeding last year’s record of $183,000.
Read MoreBeasley Media Group Expands Partnership to Support Hunger Relief Efforts in Metro Detroit
As part of Beasley Media Group’s Community of Caring initiative, the collaboration will focus on raising awareness, inspiring action, and supporting efforts to address food insecurity across Metro Detroit.
Read MoreWCSX’s Big Jim O’Brien and Rock & Brews Salute to Veterans
As part of the opening festivities, Rock & Brews presented a $3,000 donation to Vets Returning Home, a local organization dedicated to supporting veterans in need. The donation was made alongside Big Jim O’Brien of 94.7 WCSX (who coordinated the fundraiser) and Sandy Bower of Vets Returning Home, highlighting a shared mission to give back to the veteran community.
Read MoreWDMK-FM’s Annual PRAISE Radiothon Raises Over $105K to Benefit St. Jude’s
Beasley Media Group has proudly announced that 105.9 WDMK-FM (Detroit)’s Annual PRAISE Radiothon successfully raised over $105,000 to benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. The inspiring two-day event took place March 12 – 13 live from the station’s studios in the Motor City.
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