Resources
Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan does not receive funding from any of the following resources. Their programs are available to the public and we appreciate them for the work they do for the children of our community.
Alex's Arcade
Email: info@alexsarcade.org
Website: alexsarcade.org
Alex's Arcade is here to help kids cope with cancer, whether it's donating gaming systems to Children's Hospital, fundraising for our cause, advocating for childhood cancer awareness, or fulfill a dream for a family fighting cancer. The feeling of helping others, making a difference in the lives of children, or being the reason that child or family can cope with cancer a little easier...Is like no other.
American Childhood Cancer Organization
Phone: (855) 858-2226
Website: acco.org
The American Childhood Cancer Organization (ACCO) is one of the nation’s largest grassroots organizations at the forefront of the crucial battle against childhood cancer. We are dedicated to improving the lives of children living with childhood cancer or its long-term impacts, and to offering critical advice, support, and assistance to families engaged in this life-altering struggle.
Angels of Hope
Phone: (586) 226-3146
Website: angelsofhope.org
The foundation provides assistance to children of families whose lives have been affected by cancer. Financial assistance may be provided for costs not covered by health insurance.
Big Family of Michigan
Phone: (586) 415-6968
Website: bigfamilyofmichigan.org
Jeanne Fowler founded Big Family of Michigan in 2002 in an effort to provide dignity, humility and love to Michigan’s 10,000 foster children whose emotional and physical needs are often overlooked. Big Family of Michigan has since impacted thousands of lives by raising funds for core programs, such as back-to-school supplies, Christmas and holiday gifts, birthdays in a bag, aging-out suitcases and college scholarships for Michigan’s foster children and teens.
Camp Casey
Phone: (248) 705-2780
Website: camp-casey.org
Camp Casey, a 501 (c)3 non-profit organization founded in 2003, offers three unique programs to children with cancer and their families. Molly Melamed at (248) 705-2780 or email her at molly@camp-casey.org
Camp-Mak-A-Dream
Phone: (406) 549-5987
Website: campdream.org
Camp Mak-A-Dream first welcomed cancer patients to it’s beautiful facility in western Montana back in July of 1995. The camp was created to carry out the mission of the Children’s Oncology Camp Foundation which is to provide Camp Mak-A-Dream as a medically-supervised, cost free experience for children and young adults with cancer.
Cassie Hines Shoes Cancer Foundation
Phone: (586) 322-0991
Website: cassiehinesshoescancer.org
The Cassie Hines Shoes Cancer Foundation provides young adults between ages 16-30 through peer support programs and services that help them manage their mental healing as well as their physical battle. A sample day camp is included for the young adults to enjoy adventure, team building and serves as an experience of what a full-week camp would provide for those facing cancer.
Children's Cancer Recovery Foundation
Phone: (717) 688-7940
Website: http://www.bearablegifts.org/
Children’s Cancer Recovery Foundation improves the mental, social and emotional well-being of children with cancer and their families. The Foundation delivers gifts to thousands of children each year through the national Bear-Able Gift Program. Items such as board games, toys, crayons, coloring books, markers, video games, iTunes gift cards, puzzles, teddy bears, craft kits… all sorts of things that make children smile and laugh… are distributed to hospitals across the country. The Bear-Able Gift Program is the largest supplier of gifts to children with cancer in North America.

The Blood Cancer Foundation of Michigan
Phone: (800) 825-2536
Website: http://bloodcancerfoundationmi.org/
Statewide organization which provides information, financial assistance, and emotional support to families of adults and children affected by leukemia, lymphoma, and other related blood disorders.
Five Points of Hope
Website: fivepointsofhope.comFive Points of Hope provides financial assistance for Michigan residents who have been diagnosed with cancer and are facing financial difficulties.
Habit Aware
Website: habitaware.com
Habit Aware provides smart bracelets that raise awareness of BFRBs (body-focused repetitive behaviors, such as trichotillomania) so the person affected can better manage their subconscious behavior.
Hospice of Michigan
Phone: (888) 247-5701
Website: hom.org
Hospice of Michigan’s Pediatric Early Care provides a range of services to families of children from prenatal stages until age 21, beginning at the time of diagnosis. This program enables the family to continue pursuing curative treatment options while also providing someone to talk to about maintaining their child’s quality of life, advance directives and grief support.
H3: Hope, Healing & Health
Phone: (586) 335-2006
Website: h3emotionalwellness.com
H3 Wellness Center was founded on the premise that everyone deserves to feel a sense of hope when the situations and events of their lives leave them feeling lost and without a way back to living healthfully and peacefully. We have multiple licensed experienced therapists and a common desire to provide a meaningful place for healing.
Kids Kicking Cancer
Phone: (313) 557-0021
Website: https://kidskickingcancer.org/
Kids Kicking Cancer provides weekly classes for children, both inpatient and outpatient, in the mind-body techniques found in the martial arts.
The Life Chest
Phone: 248-220-4978
Website: www.thelifechest.com
The Life Chest provides a special place to keep your most treasured memories; replacing your old shoebox of family collectibles with an heirloom quality chest for all your keepsakes. A portion of proceeds will be donated to Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids when you shop using code "WIGS" during checkout at www.thelifechest.com.

Michigan Center for Traumatic Stress
Phone: (586) 350-0013
Website: https://www.mctstherapy.com/
Michigan Center for Psychological Trauma specializes in treating trauma, complex trauma, and secondary trauma. Helping patients feel healthier than ever before, they work with a variety of mental health diagnoses and offer top-of-the-line treatment to help you meet your goals and help you discover how to live the life you love.
National Alopecia Areata Foundation
Phone: (415) 472-3780
Website: naaf.org
Here, kids, teens, and parents can find an interactive and entertaining place to be themselves while offering support to their peers.

New Day Foundation for Families
Phone: (248) 648-1105
Website: foundationforfamilies.org
New Day Foundation accomplishes their mission by offering financial assistance and emotional support programs to cancer patients and their families.

Phoenix Society for Burn Survivors. Inc.
Phone: (800) 888-2876 or 616-458-2773
Website: phoenix-society.org
The Society provides information on burn recovery and prevention as well as links to other resources such as local support groups, burn camps, and special events and programs.
S.K.I.P. – Supporting Kids in Pain
Phone: 313-535-9200
Website: skipforkids.org
Supporting Kids in Pain is a tax-exempt 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that provides support to children in local hospitals.
St. Vincent & Sarah Fisher Center
Phone: 313-535-9200
Website: svsfcenter.org
Personalized, one-on-one tutoring for children and adults to bridge the education gap.
TLC Foundation for Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors
Phone: (831) 457-1004
Website: https://www.bfrb.org/
The TLC Foundation's mission is to end the suffering caused by hair pulling disorders, skin picking disorders, and other related body-focused repetitive behaviors.
United Way of Southeastern Michigan
Phone: 2-1-1
Website: 211.UnitedWaySEM.org
United Way of Southeastern Michigan offers information & resources on: utility and rent payment assistance, job search/placement, food, health & child care, housing, prescription expense assistance and much more for families experiencing financial challenges. Dial 2-1-1 for support.