Going Pro Talent Fund: Jobs Available

Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan has received a generous grant from Michigan Works Macomb/St. Clair through the Going Pro Talent Fund to hire and train employees. Certain criteria apply for eligibility within Michigan Works and we can guide you through connecting with their team. To begin the application process, please submit your resume to maggie@wigs4kids.org -  We have the following positions available:

Events/Volunteers Coordinator - will learn how to prepare for, plan and execute events & fundraisers from within the organization and how to collaborate with third-party fundraisers. This trainee will also be taught volunteer management: from working with supporters on an individual level or groups at events onsite & in the community. They will become proficient at using GalaxyDigital; a new software program that will help them be successful at their job.

Digital Marketing Coordinator - trainees will be taught the basics of design if they have no prior digital marketing skills; then they will grow into more advanced work by creating TV slides, billboard artwork, program booklets, additional printed materials, etc. They will also learn about the charity's social media channels Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, Pinterest, Youtube, etc and how to update them.

Finance/Quickbooks Coordinator - will work with our finance director to learn all aspects of utilizing Quickbooks; with a special focus on nonprofit accounting. This will include processing monetary gifts, merchandise purchases, in-kind donations of goods & services, etc. Support at events in the community by accepting donations, selling raffle tickets, managing silent auctions. During preparation for our annual elective audit for W4K, they will assist where needed.

Hair Donation Coordinator - They will work in the hair donation department and will help open hair donations sent to the organization from 65 countries around the world. While gaining an understanding of how to utilize Excel to log donations, send mass mail merges (digitally and hard mail) through Publisher/Outlook/Word. They will also learn how to process merchandise sales through Quickbooks and prepare merchandise for mailing. Packaging hair for shipping to the wig manufacturers.

Hospitality Coordinator - This is the first person guests interact with when they visit the Wellness Center or call. In hospitality, they will learn how to manage the front desk area; addressing phone calls, making appointments, reading & responding to emails, ordering wigs, tours of the facility, while providing a warm & welcoming environment for our guests.

Social Work Coordinator - They will shadow our social worker with permission from parents & children to learn how intake evaluations & counseling services are provided on an individual, group and family basis. Grief and loss counseling is also offered and the trainee will learn how to address this need when working with our families. They will participate in all group activities, classes, field trips.

The hair restoration specialist position is separate from the hair donation coordinator as outlined below:

Hair Restoration Specialist - Through the Cuts 4 a Cause hair restoration certification program, licensed cosmetologists will learn wig measurement, ordering, cutting and styling. Training will be facilitated by Maggie Varney, Founder & CEO. Trainees will learn that the program is more than providing a hair replacement system; we also support the psychological, social & emotional healing of our kids. Upon completion, each individual will be evaluated and certification awarded. More information can be found here: https://www.wigs4kids.org/how-you-can-help/cuts-4-a-cause.html

Summer Fun Skin Care & Makeup

Dear wig recipients & families: sign up now for our Summer Fun Makeup & Skin Care class! At this one day activity, Maggie Varney our Founder & CEO and celebrity makeup artists from Multimedia Makeup Academy will walk you through how to...

Theatre Ticket Donations

As we continue working on our high end prizes for our 22nd Annual Gala for Maggie’s Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, we are seeking donations of theatre tickets valid for performances after August 2025 or season passes for guests to enjoy that we can...

NASCAR Ticket Giveaway

Dear wig recipients & families: through the generosity of The NASCAR Foundation, we have 10 tickets to the Sunday, June 8, 2025 - 2:00 pm NASCAR race at the Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn, MI! To request tickets, please email...

Summer Tumblers

With on the way, hydration is so important for our overall health. Maggie’s Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan makes that easy with our signature travel tumbler, crafted to keep beverages cold or hot and in a convenient 30 oz size. These items are available...

Guidestar Platinum Award 2025

A special thanks to Guidestar by Candid for their service as a charity watchdog that sets standards we all aspire to achieve in the nonprofit sector. Maggie’s Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan is humbled to be recognized again this year with a Platinum...

New Nail Technician & Esthetician

Dear wig recipients & families: we are excited to welcome Kaleigh Eckstein as our new nail technician and esthetician at Maggie’s Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan! With over 20 years of experience in nail services, she specializes in natural nail care...

NEW Prizes in our Silent Auction

Prizes galore! Whether you’re looking for sports memorabilia, fine jewelry, or want a chance at winning the lotto, there is a basket for you in the online silent auction for our Maggie’s Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan 22nd Annual Gala. We have items...

Memorial Day 2025

At Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, we are forever grateful to the brave men & women who made the ultimate sacrifice, and the families who have endured without their loved ones, so we could continue to live in the land of the free - our...

Memorial Day Activities

Whether you're camping during this long weekend, hosting a BBQ, gathering around a firepit or participating in other fun outdoor activities, make memories with your family & friends this Memorial Day. Our hometown of St. Clair Shores hosts one...

Journey of a Wig: Part 4 - Styling & Fitting

Welcome to Journey of a Wig: Part 4! Once a wig arrives from the manufacturer, we cut, style & prepare it for the child who will receive it. Here is a great example: we permed Alaina’s wig so it would replicate her own natural look prior to...

June 2025 Newsletter

June is quickly approaching, and that means our June Newsletter is out! Learn about our upcoming Summer Makeup & Skincare class for wig recipients, volunteering opportunities, and more details about our 22nd Annual Gala! You can read it here:...

Monthly Newsletter Sign Ups

June is right around the corner and our next monthly newsletter will be released soon. If you haven’t subscribed to our mailing list yet, this is a great way to keep updated on our progress serving the kids of Michigan at no charge. Sign up here:...

Angel Memory Garden Planting

We had clear weather today for the first planting in our Angel Memorial Garden and we offer our heartfelt thanks to master gardener Lori Smith and volunteer Jameel who donated their time & talent today to add new flowers, weed, and fill the...

Lady Jane's Haircuts For Men

Lady Jane's Haircuts for Men has 29 locations throughout the state of Michigan and were tablemates during the Douglas J Aveda Institute Spring Career Fair. We learned more about their charitable initiative Wicked Awesome Wishes whose mission is to...

Happy Retirement to our Salon Product Rep Loretta

Loretta Krozek has been one of our professional beauty product representatives since the humble beginnings of Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan. She has always looked out for our best interests; helping ensure pricing was in our budget and connecting...

Girl Scout Troop #77176

Girl Scout Troop #77176 made a special visit to our Wellness Center to learn more about Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, how they could make a difference for the kids & families we serve, and develop a project after information gathering to...

Alaina's Wig Style for Prom

Meet Alaina, one of our incredible wig recipients at Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, Inc! She visited our Wellness Center to have Miss Maggie style her wig for prom and this is one of the many ways we support the kids in our program; caring for...

Champagne Chocolates

An exciting visit to Champagne Chocolates! We met the new owners of the business at a community event and were invited to stop in and take a tour of their facility. What an experience! We tried various samples, each one was delicious and we...

Invincikids Programs - Sign Up for VR 4 Kids!

Invincikids is one of the virtual reality headsets we deploy through our VR 4 Kids Program powered by XR Impact Network to children under 10 who can benefit from this immersive technology that helps them forget about their health challenge for a...
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