Since 1932, Variety - the Children's Charity of Detroit has been simply helping kids - no matter the need - by providing vital support and essential services to more than 20,000 children with unique and special needs in our community.
Variety core programs provide:
- state-of-the-art, life-like electronic prosthetic hands for children with upper limb differences through the Variety Myoelectric Center
- balanced meals and snacks to nourish mind and body to qualifying students in Metro Detroit through Variety Feeds Kids
- brand new bicycles, locks, and helmets to children in need as well as adaptive cycles for children with special needs throughout the year via Variety Bikes for Kids
- programming to provide elementary students with tools for coping with difficult emotions, positive ways to address feelings, healthy and unhealthy relationships, and helpful communication skills through the Variety Being You Being Strong Initiative
- therapeutic horseback riding lessons to children with physical and/or cognitive challenges through the Variety 4-H Horseback Riding Program
- essentials such as clothing, bedding, winter apparel, toys and juvenile products to children across Southeastern Michigan through Variety Kids in Distressed Situations
- a brighter holiday to children in need through gifts of children's clothing, toys, and juvenile products through Variety Adopt-a-Child and Santa's Workshop
- support of recreational and educational experiences through Variety Community Outreach Initiatives