Hope Bags of Michigan has some exciting news! Today, we received a $6,000 grant from the Rota Foundation. A huge thank you to the founder, Marc Doxon. I have been diligently working on securing grant funding. Additionally, I have three other grants pending, with decisions expected by December 31. We will allocate a portion of this funding for our distribution in Grand Rapids in January 2026. We are also planning a significant event in Detroit sometime in the spring of 2026.
We are still seeking support from businesses in the state of Michigan and our Facebook followers to help expand our services across the state.
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Hope Bags of Michigan is a 501(c)(3) non-profit charity organization that strives to improve the lives of homeless Michigan residents.
We manufacture and distribute Hope Bags, lunches, and other necessities.
At Hope Bags of Michigan, we are committed to making a difference in our community.
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Update December 12: Hope Bags of Michigan is still planning a large distribution event in Grand Rapids scheduled for January 2026. We will share updates as they become available.
December 27, 2025
We are currently purchasing 200 $10 McDonald's gift cards to distribute to Michigan's homeless population. We hope to receive a matching donation that would enable us to provide a total of 400 gift cards.
January 1, 2026
Hope Bags of Michigan has just purchased 2,600 pairs of warm socks and gloves. We will distribute these items in February to Michigan's homeless population.
Pictures Of Actual People Hope Bags Of Michigan As Assisted
This website was last updated on January 1, 2026
Hope Bags of Michigan
Individuals Served Counter
For The Month of January, 2026
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Individuals Served Counter for the year 2026
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Cities visited in 2026:
Detroit
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Mt. Clemens
Handing out pizza in Roseville
Battle Creek
Handing out socks at the St.
John Congregational Church in
Detroit
Roseville
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Ss. Peter & Paul Jesuit Church in Detroit
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Homeless camp located near Dietrich Park along the Grand River Lansing
Grand Rapids 2023 & 2025
Hope Bags of Michigan has distributed Hope Bags and lunches in various cities across the state of Michigan in 2025, including Holland, Detroit, St. Clair Shores, Roseville, Mt. Clemens, Battle Creek, Port Huron, Lansing, Monroe, Flint, Grand Rapids, Holland, Kalamazoo, Traverse City, Royal Oak, and Bay City.
December 23, 2025
Hope Bags of Michigan has some exciting news! Today, we received a $6,000 grant from the Rota Foundation. A huge thank you to the founder, Marc Doxon. I have been diligently working on securing grant funding. Additionally, I have three other grants pending, with decisions expected by December 31. We will allocate a portion of this funding for our distribution in Grand Rapids in January 2026. We are also planning a significant event in Detroit sometime in the spring of 2026.
We are still seeking support from businesses in the state of Michigan and our Facebook followers to help expand our services across the state.
Royal Oak
Flint- Hope Bag of Michigan assisted 175 individuals in need at My Brother's Keeper of Genesee, located at 101 N Grand Traverse St.
We donated 175 sandwiches. 188 packs of cookies and nuts, 200 bags of chips, and about 175 drinks
Isaiah 58:7
"Share your food with the hungry, and give shelter to the homeless. Give clothes to those who need them, and do not hide from relatives who need your help".
About The President and Founder of Hope Bags of Michigan
Mission Statement
Empowering Hope, One Bag at a Time.
At Hope Bag Of Michigan, our mission is to provide dignity, comfort, and hope to individuals experiencing homelessness in Michigan who deserve to be seen, heard, and valued, regardless of their circumstances.
We dedicate ourselves to crafting and distributing Hope Bags, brimming with essential items and personal care products, to those in need. Our goal is not only to meet the immediate needs of the homeless but also to inspire a sense of hope, renewal, and possibility.
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Hello, my name is Jeff Fisher. I am a 62-year-old single male and am a lifelong resident of St. Clair Shores.
I graduated from Lake Shore school district. I also attended Elmwood elementary in the Southlake school district for a short time. Three generations of my family as attended Elmwood elementary.
I am the uncle of 15 nieces and nephews, including greats, and one great-great niece.
I am related to several of the large German/Polish families that immigrated to Detroit from West Prussia starting in about 1870 and founded St. Albertus and St. Josaphat Catholic churches.
I was forced to retire at the age of 50 in 2013 due to neurological problems. I worked for Magna Seating in Novi, Michigan. This company is part of Magna International, which is located in Aurora, Canada.
At age 59 I Founded Hope Bags of Michigan.
I have this strong desire to help people in need.
Our Program's
What We Distribute
Hope Bag: A Hope Bag is a one-gallon zip-lock bag filled with essentials designed to provide comfort to individuals in need. Our hope bags include items such as first aid supplies, gloves, hand warmers, hats, socks, underwear, feminine hygiene products, combs, toothpaste, toothbrushes, nail clippers, deodorant, razors, rain ponchos, snacks, and more.
Our Bag Lunch:
Includes a Sandwich, a Bag of Chips, and a Beverage.
This includes a high-quality sandwich made with excellent lunchmeat and real cheese, rather than processed American cheese. We source our lunch meat from Gordon Food Service.
Hope Bag
How You can Help
Donate Today
Hope Bags of Michigan is looking for donations of Sam's Club, Gordon Food Service, and Walmart gift cards. We will use gift cards to purchase supplies for Hope Bag. You can buy gift cards online or in the store or send them to the address below.
Hope Bags of Michigan
P.O. Box 99
St. Clair Shores, Michigan 48082
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TEXT HOPEBAGS TO
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Our Sponsor
Uncle Jeff's Popcorn of St. Clair Shores donates 50% of its profits to assist those in need.
Our Sponsor
Uncle Jeff's Popcorn LLC
St. Clair Shores, Michigan
Contact Us
Hope Bags of Michigan
P.O 99
St. Clair Shores, Mi 48080
Text 586-690-0529
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Testimonies
Sandra Jones-Kariem
Program Manager
YWCA Interim House
Detroit
We Wish to thank you and the Hope Bags of Michigan organization for the donation of One hundred sandwiches and food items.
Your kindness and compassion are monumental to the woman and Children.
Joseph D. Daniel-Hoste
Interim Executive Director
Crossroads Of Michigan
Over the past year, Mr. Fisher has contributed to our efforts to serve Detroiters experiencing homelessness and poverty. This summer Hope Bags of Michigan has provided more than 25 gallon-sized bags filled with essential supplies. Most recently, Hope Bags of Michigan donated 100 sandwiches and 100 bags of chips.