English Gardens launched our Round Up for Charity program in 2017 as a way of giving back to the community. This program gives customers an opportunity to round up their purchase to the nearest dollar or more. Each month, we select one non-profit organization as the recipient of those funds. Learn more here.

Here is what you’ve helped us raise so far:

$4,225

For the past 100 years, the American Heart Association has been committed to helping people live longer, healthier lives by fighting heart disease and strokes. The Kids Heart Challenge allows local kids to learn about keeping their brains and bodies healthy through physical and technology-based activities. This program provides classroom-based physical activity plans and resources that support social and emotional learning.

$4,430

The goal of Brothers Big Sisters is to create a one-on-one mentoring relationship that helps youth achieve their full potential through better academic performance, achieving their goals, experiencing meaningful relationships, seeing a better outlook on life, and avoiding risky behavior. They now serve 1,000 kids annually through their mentoring program.

$7,718.73

Judson Center focuses on changing fates and restoring childhoods for children who have been neglected and abused, children with developmental disabilities, severe emotional impairments and autism spectrum disorder. They provide services and programs to support mental and physical health, foster care, disability services, and autism services

$4,560.08

Every 8 minutes The American Red Cross responds to disasters, providing comfort, relief and recovery assistance. The Red Cross responded to approximately 3,450 home fires across Southeast Michigan every year. English Gardens donations helped raise money for the American Red Cross Home Fire Campaign.

$14,500.00

Tiny Homes in Detroit is a way for low-income individuals to become homeowners. At least half of the renters are formerly homeless individuals and the rest are low-income seniors or children who have aged out of foster care. They follow a rent-to-own model and each of the homes range in size from 250 to 400 square feet. English Gardens donations funded the building of “The Ambassador” which was one home in the community.

$26,400.00

Karmanos is the largest provider of cancer care and research in the state. English Gardens raised funds for breast cancer research through our ‘Baskets for a Cure’ and ‘Change for Change Program’.

$32,842.80

This Oak Park-based company fights food waste and hunger across Metro Detroit.  Forgotten Harvest “rescues” over 40 million pounds of food a year by collecting surplus prepared and perishable food from over 800 locations. This donated food is delivered free of charge to 250+ emergency food providers in the metro Detroit area. English Gardens donations help fund operations and transportation of goods.

$5,300

Capuchin Soup Kitchen has grown to include a number of ministry sites such as programs for newly released prisoners, community youth programs, residential and addiction treatment facilities, and The Capuchin Service Center that allows people to “shop” for food items and receive clothing and other items.

English Gardens has raised more than $100,000 to support local organizations with our Round Up For Charity Program and other fundraising events. Learn more about these on our Donations page.

To be considered as a charitable partner please complete the form below. Eligible 501©(3) non-profit organizations from the Metro Detroit area are welcome to apply.