We continue to attend Community Development Block Grant hearings in the community to raise awareness of our Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan program and appeal for funding from areas throughout Macomb County where we have serviced children. Anne Nicolazzo who serves on our board of directors and is a community ambassador, had the opportunity to speak at the recent Washington Township hearing. We thank the township for their longtime belief in our mission and appreciate Anne's support in representing our organization as we are considered for funding.
VR 4 Kids Program Feedback from Recipients
Our recipients who participate in the VR 4 Kids Program at Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan send in feedback after utilizing the apps that help them with pain management, meditation and relaxation. Through their unique perspectives, our kids...
Wig Care & Maintenance
Part of the comprehensive services we provide to our wig recipients & families at Maggie’s Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan is education on the care & maintenance of their wigs. Maggie Varney our Founder & CEO walks us through the process...
Happy New Year 2026
As we welcome 2026, our team at Maggie’s Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan would like to wish you a Happy New Year! Thank you for being part of our mission—your kindness, generosity, and continued support help bring renewed self-esteem, hope,...
Commit To Growing Your Hair In the New Year
One of the many ways you can support the kids we serve at Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan in 2026 is to make a commitment to growing your hair out for donation. We request a minimum 10 inches of hair although we will accept 7-9 inches to make...
Volunteer With Us!
If you're looking for a no-cost way to get involved with our Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan program this year, consider volunteering! Donating your time & talent is just as important as making a monetary contribution and many hands make light...
Thank You to our Supporters for an Amazing Year
As we gather with family & friends to celebrate 2025 and the coming of the New Year, we are grateful for our health and the loved ones still with us, while remembering those who are gone and not forgotten.
Whether you're traveling or staying...
Register Your Salon, Barber Shop or Cosmetology School
One of the ways beauty industry professionals can make a difference in the New Year is by registering their salon, cosmetology school or barber shop with our Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan program. Benefits include: Receive a...
VR 4 Kids Program Recap
Over the last 3 years through the support of XR Impact Network and VR partners, our VR 4 Kids Program at Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan has expanded to gather over 590+ insights from our kids about how virtual reality apps help them manage pain...
Featured as Charity of the Week in THE WEEK Magazine
Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan thanks THE WEEK Magazine for recognizing our local, grassroots, 501(c)3 nonprofit organization as one of their features for "Charity of the Week" in the December 19th issue. THE WEEK curates and condenses news,...
LuLu Feels Liberated After Donating Hair
LuLu felt liberated when she donated ALL of her beautiful, curly hair today at Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan! She had been growing it out for quite some time and said she wanted her hair to go on its next journey by changing the life of a child....
Wig Recipient Ethnicity Metrics 2025
Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan is a local, grassroots 501(c)3 nonprofit organization founded in 2003 that provides wigs & support services to children ages 3 to 18 at no charge throughout the state of Michigan. We accept referrals from...
170 Ponytails Collected for Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan!
Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan relies on a network of supporting salons, barber shops and independent stylists who send in hair donations so we can continue to make beautiful wigs for the children of Michigan which are provided to them at no...
Bruce Brings More Gifts from Dollar General's Toy Drive!
Dollar General continues their outpouring of generosity - Bruce stopped by with another wonderful assortment of toys & games for our wig recipients & little hair donors to enjoy when they visit our Wellness Center and receive a...
Troy Our Volunteer Brings His Family to Visit the Wellness Center
Holiday Cheer: we posted recently about our volunteer Troy who is a single dad, raising 4 children. The family's need & wish lists were fulfilled by our generous sponsors: Grounds For Belief Community Church and the Northeast Detroit Lions...
Sign Up For Our Newsletter
Our January 2026 newsletter is right around the corner! Make sure you're signed up to receive the latest news from Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, delivered to your inbox each month. Every edition is filled with heartwarming stories from our...
Wig Recipient Diagnosis 2025
By the numbers…The majority of the children we serve (47%) at Maggie’s Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan experience cancer and are referred by 9 hospital systems throughout the state. The second leading cause of hair loss we see in children is...
Ring in the New Year in Style
Ring in the new year in style! Our 100% signature silk scarf & tie designed by world-renowned artist Dominic Pangborn make the perfect colorful addition to any outfit!Funds raised from the sale of these accessories helps us continue providing...
Custom Engineering Heating & Cooling
Heartfelt story: Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan contacted Custom Engineering Heating & Cooling when we found out one of our wig recipient families had no heat in their home to keep them warm this winter. The company not only repaired the...
2026 Support Services for Wig Recipients & Families
Dear wig recipients & families: our 2026 brochure of upcoming support service classes, social activities, field trips & programming opportunities have been posted to our Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan website. All of these offerings...
Nicholas Grows His Hair Since 2018 to Donate
Another amazing hair donation to Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan! Nicholas has been growing his hair out since 2018 and personally visited our Wellness Center to learn more about the process of his ponytail being incorporated into a wig for a child...