Rubenstein of Franklin, who is very attached to his own large dog, sympathized with that cat owner. Detroit Meals on Wheels, requesting people to package and deliver meals to homebound seniors in the Detroit area. Detroit Institute for Children, looking for help with interior painting and maintenance on Sept. 15. The games are sponsored by West Bloomfield Schools Community Education, West Bloomfield Parks and Recreation and the Michigan Jewish Sports Foundation. Catholic Social Services of Oakland, Pontiac, asking for help with the Parent-Child Home Program to strengthen bonds between parents and preschoolers and prevent educational disadvantage due to poverty or other factors.
Volunteers make home visits, bringing books or toys to help develop communication skills.
Macomb County Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers, looking for administrative committee members and people to work on a newsletter for the organization that provides many free services for the homebound. An information meeting is being planned for Sept. 21. Volunteer times are flexible. Ronald McDonald House, requesting help providing and serving a potluck dinner to each family staying at this home away from home while a young relative is in the hospital. Dinner is planned 5-7 p.m. Sept. 10.