Xemplar Club & Xemplar Foundation
Donation Day
A room full of people who show up for our community.
Farmington & Farmington Hills, Michigan
Celebrating the people and programs behind the work.
A special thank-you to our guests
The people behind the good.
Take a look through the day below, get to know the organizations, and visit their websites. If you would like to help support work like this, become an Xemplar member. There is a place for you in this community.
American Legion: Boys State & Girls State
The American Legion and American Legion Auxiliary give students hands-on leadership and citizenship experience through Boys State and Girls State.
Farmington / Farmington Hills Education Foundation
The Education Foundation enriches learning in Farmington Public Schools by supporting educational opportunities, classroom innovation, and experiences beyond what the regular school budget provides.
Farmington Family YMCA
The YMCA connects young people and families with recreation, learning, and opportunities to grow through youth programs and community activities.
Farmington Youth Assistance
A community-based program supporting young people and their families through early assistance, positive activities, and connections that help children thrive at home and at school.
Farmington Public Schools Rise & Thrive
Farmington Public Schools celebrates students who have shown personal growth, perseverance, and resilience through its community-supported Rise & Thrive recognition program.
Starfish Family Services
Starfish supports children and families through early childhood education, behavioral health care, and family services that help create strong foundations for learning and lifelong well-being.
The Hawk After-School Youth Program
Based at The Hawk, this program gives middle school students a welcoming place for recreation, creative activities, homework support, and connection after the school day.
CARES of Farmington Hills
CARES connects neighbors with food and essential resources through its pantry, community market, and Campus of Hope, helping families move toward greater stability.
Farmington / Farmington Hills Meals on Wheels
The local home-delivered meal program helps older adults who are homebound or unable to prepare meals maintain nourishment, independence, and a regular connection with caring volunteers.
Farmington–Farmington Hills Neighborhood House
Neighbors helping neighbors through difficult times. Neighborhood House offers emergency assistance and resource connections to help local families regain stability and independence.
Operation Common Good
Operation Common Good supports Farmington Public Schools families experiencing poverty or homelessness, helping students access everyday essentials and participate more fully in school life.
Dr. Paws Pet Therapy
Volunteer pet therapy teams bring comfort and companionship to people in hospitals and nursing homes.
Graham E. Smith Memorial Fund / Farmington SAFE
The fund advances suicide prevention, mental health education, and community wellness, including support for the local work of Farmington SAFE.
HAVEN
HAVEN supports survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault with shelter, counseling, advocacy, and education, while working to prevent violence throughout Oakland County.
Samaritan Counseling Center of Southeastern Michigan
Professional counseling for individuals, couples, and families helps people navigate life’s challenges, strengthen relationships, and improve emotional well-being, with room for each person’s beliefs and values.
Community Living Centers
Community Living Centers provides homes and personalized support for adults with developmental disabilities, helping people build independence, meaningful relationships, and fuller lives.
Farmington / Farmington Hills Senior Transportation
Local transportation services help older adults and eligible residents reach appointments, shopping, and community activities, supporting independence and continued connection to everyday life.
Special Olympics — Team Farmington
Xemplar’s giving plan supports Team Farmington. Special Olympics offers sports training and competition that build skills, confidence, friendship, and inclusion for people with intellectual disabilities.
Neighbors helping neighbors
Good work deserves a moment together.
On October 7, the Xemplar Club gathered with local nonprofit and community program representatives for Donation Day: a chance to present grants, hear about the work they make possible, and thank the people doing it every day.
The range of work
The range of work was remarkable. We heard about student leadership and recognition, pet therapy, counseling, support for families, and the friendships built through inclusive sports. Behind each check was a group of people who know their neighbors’ needs and keep finding ways to meet them.
Thank you
To our guests
To the organizations and program representatives who joined us: thank you for making time to share your work. We loved having you there.
To our members & supporters
And to the Xemplar members, volunteers, and supporters who make this giving possible, thank you for turning community spirit into practical support.
Join the Xemplar Club
There’s a place for you at Xemplar.
Donation Day closed with conversation, thanks, and an invitation to get involved, and that invitation is open to you. Xemplar members turn friendship, service, and fundraising into support for local organizations like the ones on this page.
Give back. Be Xemplar.
Help the next good thing happen.
Want to support organizations like these? Join neighbors who turn friendship, service, and fundraising into help for our community.
Get to know the club and our purpose.Donation Day · October 7, 2026 · Farmington & Farmington Hills, Michigan