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We invite you to join us – in any way possible – to help us to continue to work with Detroit's most underserved communities to create. . . to find. . . to envision a future with no boundaries and embrace challenges with hope and strength.

Your participation, regardless of what form it takes, is priceless. There are several ways in which you can help. Please choose a way to help on the left!

Make a Gift

Each day, NSO seeks to strengthen the services and programs we provide our consumers. Your donation translates into essential, proven programs that offer opportunities to help people succeed and achieve their dreams. For many, the assistance they receive becomes the first step they take toward rebuilding their lives.

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Make a Donation

Give by Mail or Fax

Download, print and complete our donation form. Make your check payable to "NSO." Be sure to include any special acknowledgement or receipt information. Send to:

Neighborhood Service Organization
ATTN: Corporate Affairs Department
220 Bagley, Suite 1200
Detroit, MI 48226

Fax: (313) 961-5120

Give by Phone

Call: (313) 961-4890

Major Gifts

For gifts of $10,000 or more, please contact Joseph Howse, Director of Corporate Affairs: (313) 961-4890 or jhowse@nso-mi.org

Please join us on an NSO Discovery Tour

NSO has been reaching out to individuals to improve their lives for more than 50 years. We would not be here today if it were not for people like you, who believe in what we do.

So please join us for any one of our upcoming NSO Discovery Tours.

This free, one-hour, virtual tour is a presentation that highlights the positive outcomes and accomplishments of NSO programs and services and introduces you to many of the individuals and lives we have touched. It is a fun and exciting way to give a succinct overview of exactly what we do and how we do it. The purpose of the Discovery Tour is to inform and educate. Guests are never asked to make a donation.

The Discovery Tours are taking place at NSO's Central Office in the Michigan Building, located at 220 Bagley, Suite 1200 in downtown Detroit.

NSO provides light refreshments and complimentary parking for registered tour guests. Advance registration for tours is required.

Clubs and organizations can arrange for special on-site tours or arrange for a Discovery Tour presentation off-site.

To register one of the tours listed below or to arrange a special group tour, call 313.961.4890 or email: dfigurski@nso-mi.org

Upcoming tour dates:

  • January 7, 8:00 a.m.
  • January 21, 5:30 p.m.
  • February 4, 5:30 p.m.
  • February 18, 8:00 a.m.
  • March 4, 5:30 p.m.
  • March 18, 8:00 a.m.
  • April 1, 5:30 p.m.
  • April 15, 8:00 a.m.
  • April 29, 5:30 p.m.
  • May 6, 8:00 a.m.
  • May 13, 5:30 p.m.

2010 NSO 5K Detriot RiverRun and Walk

NSO's third annual Detroit RiverRun & Walk will take place, Saturday, September 11, 2010. Last year's event was a tremendous success and we want your help to build on last year's achievement and keep the momentum moving forward by making this year's 5K Detroit RiverRun and Walk even bigger and better. In the coming months we will add an online registrations section for participants and provide additional information to sponsors, volunteers and participants.
Click here to see photos and race results from the 2009 NSO 5K Detroit RiverRun & Walk.

Sponsor the 2010 NSO 5K Detroit RiverRun & Walk

NSO's third annual Detroit RiverRun & Walk will take place, Saturday, September 11, 2010. Last year's event was a tremendous success and we want your help to build on last year's achievement and keep the momentum moving forward by making this year's 5K Detroit RiverRun & Walk even bigger and better. In the coming months we will add an online registrations section for participants and provide additional information to sponsors, volunteers and participants.

Sponsorships play an important role in the success of any event. We have enclosed an NSO Insider newsletter that highlights last year's RiverRun & Walk and features many of NSO exciting new initiatives and program services. We have also included a sponsorship package for you to review that provides an overview of each of the opportunities available. As a sponsor, your support will allow NSO to carry out its mission and the funds you provide will make a difference in the lives of many people and families throughout southeastern Michigan.

In the coming weeks we will include an online version of our sponsorship packet for review. In the meantime, please contact Neighborhood Service Organization at 313.961.4890 with any questions you may have regarding sponsorship opportunities.

Thank You for Sponsoring the NSO 5K Detroit RiverRun & Walk

NSO would like to thank all of our sponsors, participants and volunteers for making the NSO 5K Detroit RiverRun & Walk along the scenic Detroit RiverWalk a huge success!

A special "Thank You" goes out to Huel Perkins and New Detroit Party Rental.

Friends Raising Funds

We appreciate our friends in the community who wish to host fundraising events benefiting NSO.

Our Friend Raisers program is dedicated to individuals, community organizations and businesses that seek ways to get involved. From walks, golf outings, to private dinners, hosting your own event offers a great opportunity to support NSO and get creative.

In order to assess how we can best lend support to your event, we ask that you share your plans with us. Send the completed proposal form to:

Neighborhood Service Organization
Attn: Corporate Affairs Department
220 Bagley, Suite 1200
Detroit, MI 48226

For more information on how to give to NSO through hosting your own event, please contact Joseph Howse, Director of Corporate Affairs: (313) 576-8121 or jhowse@nso-mi.org

Donate Goods and Services

NSO provides a variety of ways to get involved. Many people choose to volunteer and contribute their time, while others prefer to donate goods and services.

Helping others

Gifts of goods and services (in-kind gifts) are always apperciated. You can help us surpass out fundraising goal by donating your organization's services and products. Donating goods and services is also an excellent way to help NSO immediately meet the needs of the consumers we serve.

What do we accept?

We accept clean items of clothing, appliances in good working order, gently used furniture, toiletries, non-prescription reading glasses, etc.

How can I donate?

Give us a call today and we can help you explore how your organization can donate products or services to our programs.