Community Resources

Farmington Public Schools is committed to supporting students and families both in and out of the classroom, and this Community Resources page is a starting point for finding trusted local support, from urgent needs and food assistance to housing, utilities, childcare, health services, and more. While FPS does not provide housing or funding for housing, we’ve gathered links to local nonprofits, businesses, and organizations that may be able to help you meet basic needs. Please know that not every resource will fit every situation, and the process can take patience and persistence, including wait times and personal questions required for record-keeping. If you need help, you’re not alone, and we hope these resources make it a little easier to take the next step.
- Local Organizations & Non-Profits
- Urgent Needs
- Academic Resources
- Childcare & Assistance
- Clothing & Furniture
- Domestic Violence & Abuse
- ESL Services
- Food Resources
- Giving Boxes
- Health & Medical
- Housing & Rental Assistance
- Utilities
- Shelter
- Transportation
- Operation Common Good
Local Organizations & Non-Profits
Oakland Connects Oakland County support to find food, housing, transportation resources, and more. Call 1-800-848-5533 to connect with a Community Worker.
Shelter Oakland Resource List
This list has a wide variety of resources available throughout lower Michigan. Please look through to find the resources that may benefit your family in your area.
United Way
Phone 2.1.1 (800-552-1183)
www.metrounitedway.org – Get Help Now
Services Provided Include:
- Rent Assistance Temporary Financial Assistance
- Utilities Assistance (THAW) Subsidized Rental Housing
- Food Pantries Prescription Assistance
- Legal Aid Food Stamps
- Job Search/Placement Homeless Shelter
- Clothing Provisions Mortgage Assistance
State of Michigan Department of Human Services
Family Independence Agency
MIBridges
Services provided include:
- Food Assistance Program
- State Disability Assistance - Rent assistance for those in a shelter or living in a car.
- Adult Medical Program State Emergency Relief
- Resident County Hospitalization Child Support Services
- Medical Assistance Low Income Home Energy
- Child Development and Care Assistance Home Heating Credit
- Family Independence Program Weatherization Assistance Program
Salvation Army
27835 Shiawassee, Farmington Hills, MI 48336
248-477-1153
www.salvationarmy.org To apply for social service assistance, call 248-334-2401 to schedule an appointment.
Office hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00-11:30 am and 1:00 pm-3:30 pm. Services vary with funding and time of year and include vouchers, referrals to shelters, food pantries, and more.
Urgent Needs
State of Michigan Department of Human Services
Family Independence Agency
DHS Southfield
25620 W. 8 Mile Rd. (at Beech Rd.), Southfield
248-262-6400
MIBridges
Services provided include:
- Food Assistance Program
- State Disability Assistance - Rent assistance for those in a shelter or living in a car.
- Adult Medical Program State Emergency Relief
- Resident County Hospitalization Child Support Services
- Medical Assistance Low Income Home Energy
- Child Development and Care Assistance Home Heating Credit
- Family Independence Program Weatherization Assistance Program
Applicants must complete an application requiring extensive personal and financial information and return it to the office at the address above. Applicants are accepted or issued a Denial Letter, which is often required to obtain assistance from other service agencies.
United Way
Phone 2.1.1 (800-552-1183)
www.metrounitedway.org – Get Help Now
Services Provided Include:
- Rent Assistance Temporary Financial Assistance
- Utilities Assistance (THAW) Subsidized Rental Housing
- Food Pantries Prescription Assistance
- Legal Aid Food Stamps
- Job Search/Placement Homeless Shelter
- Clothing Provisions Mortgage Assistance
Child Protective Services
855-444-3911
The Michigan Child Protective Services program is responsible for investigating allegations of child abuse and neglect.
www.michigan.gov/dhs
Neighborhood House
29260 Grand River, Farmington Hills, MI 48336
248-871-2848 – Leave a message for assistance
http://www.goodfellows.info/ - Neighborhood House tab
Services Provided Include:
Food, shelter, clothing, medical or dental needs, mental health services, and limited furniture availability.
Hours: Monday: 5:30-8:00 pm; Tuesday: 9:30-12:00 pm, Wednesday: CLOSED, Thursday: 9:30-12:00, Friday: 5:30-8:00 pm
Salvation Army
27835 Shiawassee, Farmington Hills, MI 48336
248-477-1153
www.salvationarmy.org To apply for social service assistance, call 248-334-2401 to schedule an appointment.
Office hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00-11:30 am and 1:00 pm-3:30 pm. Services vary with funding and time of year and include referrals to shelters, food pantries, and more.
Lighthouse of Oakland County
46156 Woodward, Pontiac, MI 48342
248-920-6000
The services provided by LOC’s three key subsidiaries are:
Lighthouse Community Development (LCD) rejuvenates communities through affordable housing and educated homeowners.
Lighthouse Emergency Services (LES) provides emergency food, housing, medical, utility, and other services to people who need immediate help.
Lighthouse PATH (PATH) provides long-term housing and support to help women achieve self-sufficiency and a healthy family environment for their children.
Lighthouse
Community Housing Network
570 Kirts Blvd., Suite 231, Troy, MI 48084
248-928-0111, toll free 866-282-3119
www.communityhousingnetwork.org Housing Resource Center: 248-928-0111
They offer resources, information, education, and referrals for all kinds of housing opportunities.
Aside from subsidized housing searches, they have shelter and rental assistance referrals, homeless housing assistance, home repair, and home medical supply referrals.
St. Vincent de Paul
Detroit main office.
3000 Gratiot Ave, Detroit, MI 48207
313-393-2930
Farmington Hills, Senior Division
Farmington Hills Senior Division
Costick Activities Center, 28600 Eleven Mile Rd., Farmington Hills, 48336
Contact person: Teresa Jergovich 248-473-1826, FAX 248-473-1801
tjergovich@fhgov.com
Hours: Monday –Friday 9:30 am -3:30 pm
For ages 50 and better: Home chore program, minor home repairs, supply a list of commercial contractors, meals on wheels; 248-473-1825, adult respite care; 248-473-1872, caregiver assistance, SENEX Adult Day Program; 248-473-1872, support groups for grief and loss, cancer, stroke, visually impaired, general Medicare/Medicaid counseling, emergency food assistance, telephone reassurance, transportation; 248-473-1864.
Oakland Family Services
114 Orchard Lake Road, Pontiac, 48341
248-858-7766, toll free 877-742-8264
Hours: M-Th: 9 am-9:30 pm, F: 9 am-6:30 pm
2045 E. West Maple, Walled Lake 48390
248-624-3812, toll free 866-9903-8956
Hours: M-Th: 9 am-9 pm, F: 9 am-5 pm
2351 W. 12 Mile, Berkley, 48072
248-544-4004, 877-211-4495
M-Th: 9 am-9 pm, F: 9 am-5 pm
Saturday by appointment
www.oaklandfamilyservices.org.Oakland Family Services is a private, non-profit that provides programs addressing the needs of young and old alike.
Day Shelters/Cooling and Warming Center
Costick Activities Center, Farmington Hills
Cooling Center - check for availability
28600 W Eleven Mile Rd, Farmington Hills, MI 48336
(248) 473-1800
Welcome Inn (Day Shelter)
2500 Crooks Road
Royal Oak, MI
248-850-3219
7 am to 7:30 pm daily: Open 10 am to 3 pm for showers, food, clothing, referrals, etc.
Provides daytime shelter for men and women.
Hope Hospitality and Warming Center
249 Baldwin, Pontiac, MI
248-812-9276 or 248-499-7345
Warming center for men and women.
November to mid-April from 7:30 pm to 7:00 am
Rehab.com
Rehab.com
702-930-3952
Provides expert free mental health and substance abuse resources for people at any stage of their recovery journey
Academic Resources
Free Tutoring
Farmington Public Schools (FPS) is partnering with Varsity Tutors for Schools to provide students with free access to additional learning tools through the Varsity Tutors for Schools Platform.
Varsity Tutors for Schools offers a wide variety of tools including:
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24/7 On-demand chat tutoring
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On-demand essay review
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Live academic and enrichment classes
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SAT and ACT test preparation classes
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Celebrity-led Starcourse classes
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Self-study resources
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College and career readiness resources
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Adaptive assessments and personalized learning plans
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Prerecorded enchantment classes and videos
Students can access the free resources only by logging in through Clever at Clever.com. Once students log in to their Clever account, they can access tools by clicking on the Varsity Tutors application. From here, students can explore the learning lab and discover all of the features the platform has to offer.
FAAPN - The following Saturdays are available for tutoring for grades 1-12: 1/20, 1/27, 2/3, 2/10 and 2/17 from 9am to 11am at FHS. Please click the link to register.
High Dosage- Each school has high dosage tutoring. Please contact your school to find out the details specific to your school.
St John Lutheran Church- Will provide tutoring for students up to 5th grade. Contact St John to work out scheduling (248)474-0584
Additional Resources
Khan Academy -a free online resource that allows students to learn anytime, anywhere, with material that is appropriate for them. Does your student need extra practice in math, reading, or science? Khan Academy can help.
Brainfuse - This is a resource through the library. Click the link to register for your library card. Live tutoring is available Sunday-Saturday from 2-11 p.m. and all other resources can be accessed 24/7.
Farmington Public School offers free Wifi Hotspots at several locations:
Click Here for a Map of Hotspot Locations
Other Resources
Oakland 80 - Oakland County initiative that is designed to assist residents in securing a degree or credential beyond high school.
FAFSA - Student Aid for college or career school
Childcare & Assistance
Farmington YMCA - Farmington Family YMCA offers before and after-school programs located at FPS schools. Contact the YMCA for openings and information on scholarships.
Farmington Hills After School Youth Program - The After School Youth Program is based at The Hawk Community Center and runs from 3:00pm-5:30pm Monday through Friday during the school year. This program is for middle school students.
Head Start OLHSA - Oakland County assists Oakland County families in finding Preschool/Head Start options for 3 and 4 year olds.
Child Development & Care (MiBridges) - MiBridges can help in covering childcare costs for working families, parents attending school, or foster parents.
Clothing & Furniture
Oakland County Foster Closet
Clothing Closet for all children in need of clothing, furniture, diapers, school supplies, etc.
24400 Sinacola Ct
Farmington Hills, MI 48335
(Located in the Crown Granite building showroom)
248-419-4487 Must call for an appointment
Stork Collection https://storkcollection.com/about-us
Women and Children's resale shop
22433 Middlebelt
Farmington Hills, MI 48336
Uptown Cheapskate https://www.uptowncheapskate.com/location/livonia/
Get name brands for less
29508 Seven Mile Rd
Livonia, MI 48152
Holy Family Church Clothes Closet https://holyfamilynovi.org/community-clothes-closet
Clothing closet for the whole family, houseware and books
To become a shopper, all you need is a valid driver’s license, state id., or passport. Proof of income (SSI/SSD letter, 2 paystubs, or last year’s W-2 or tax return) Proof of residency (2 pieces of mail at address on your valid id.) to qualify. 24505 Meadowbrook Novi, MI 248-349-8553 7am to 4pm
Must call for appointment and clothes sizes
St. Vincent DePaul Stores
www.svdpdetroit.org
877-788-4623 for information and locations
Contact FPS Homeless Liaison office for possible gift cards
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
33900 Thirteen Mile Road
Farmington Hills, MI 48331
248-661-8560
Since 2010, this church has distributed winter clothing to needy families at no cost. This distribution occurs each year in October. Contact the church for dates, times and other services.
Domestic Violence & Abuse
HAVEN Crisis Center
Facilities in Pontiac, Bingham Farms and Royal Oak, MI
248-334-1274 (24 hour crisis line) or 877-922-1274
www.haven-oakland.org
Shelter for men, women and children of domestic abuse>
First Step
44567 Pinetree Drive
Plymouth, MI 48170
734-722-6800 or 888-453-5900
www.firststep-mi.org
A 24 hour help line for information and referrals for domestic violence advocacy and temporary emergency housing.
ESL Services
Access (Arabic Speaking Organization) 313-945-8167 - ACCESS offers a wide range of social, economic, health and educational services to a diverse population.
Freedom House 313-964-4320 - Supports and empowers refugees, asylum seekers, and others seeking humanitarian protection on their journey to safety, security, and freedom by providing comprehensive services in an inclusive and welcoming space.
- Shelter, Food, Clothing and House relocation
- Legal Aid
- Employment Readiness
- Mental and Medical Health Care and Education
Michigan Immigration Rights Center 734-239-6863
La Casa Amiga (248) 338-4250, ext. 3700 - Provides support for Spanish and English-speaking families with Income Support, Job Assistance, Education Assistance, Financial Literacy, and other Family Supports
Samaritas - Provides supports to refugees that are eager to learn, to work and to become productive contributors to society. They provide supports for parents with children in school, finding employment, legal help and youth mentoring.
- Please contact Lucy Mourad at Samaritas to see if your AOR case is eligible at: (586) 276-9126 or email lmour@samaritas.org
- You may also contact Omar Abdul-Satar at Samaritas to see if your AOR case is eligible at: (248) 663-0652 or email oabdu@samaritas.org
Food Resources
C.A.R.E.S of Farmington Hills
27835 Independence Ave., Farmington Hills, MI 48336 (enter on the East side of the building)
Food pantry #: 248-474-8231 – Must call for an appointment and short qualification interview
Call during these hours: Tuesday through Friday, 9:30-10:50 am (messages can not be left)
Neighborhood House
29260 Grand River, Farmington Hills, 48336
Food Pantry is by appointment only. Call 248-871-2848 to make an appointment.
Salvation Army https://centralusa.salvationarmy.org/farmingtonhills/social-service/
27835 Shiawassee, Farmington Hills, MI 48336
248-477-1153
Food Pantry Drive-thru every Wednesday, 10:30 -11:30 am. Emergency food is available as needed.
Free Community Meal Thursdays at 12:00 pm
Monday through Friday 9:00-11:30 am and 1:00 pm-3:30 pm
Temple Israel – Food Pantry/Forgotten Harvest https://www.temple-israel.org/home.html
5725 Walnut Lake Road
West Bloomfield Township, MI 48323
248.661.5700
Drive Thru pick up food at Temple Israel on the second and fourth Thursday of every month, 2:45 pm-4:45 pm (First-come, first-served). No pickup on holidays.
Lighthouse https://lighthousemi.org/service/food-services/
Pontiac Headquarters
Monday/Wednesday/Friday - 9:30 am-3:00 pm
When you arrive, park near Door D and call 248-920-6000 x2225 to place your order.
Clarkston Food Pantry
5850 Dixie Hwy, Clarkston, MI 48346
Monday/Wednesday/Friday - 10:00 am-3:00 pm
When you arrive, park near the main entrance and call 248-920-6000 x4403.
Giving Boxes
The Giving Boxes are a way to support our neighbors in need with hygiene items. No food is available in the Giving Boxes.
Locations:
- Beechview Elementary: 26850 Westmeath St, Farmington Hills, MI 48334
- Kenbrook Elementary: 32130 Bonnet Hill Rd, Farmington Hills, MI 48336
- Lanigan Elementary: 23800 Tuck Rd, Farmington Hills, MI 48336
- Power Middle School: 32740 Rhonswood Farmington Hills, MI 48335
- Longacre Elementary: 34850 Arundel St, Farmington Hills, MI 48335
- Wood Creek Elementary: 28400 Harwich Dr, Farmington Hills, MI 48334
- STEAM Academy: 32800 W 12 Mile Rd, Farmington Hills, MI 48334
- Farmington High School: 32000 Shiawassee St, Farmington, MI 48336
- Maxfield Education Center: 32789 W 10 Mile Rd, Farmington, MI 48336
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Health & Medical
Oakland County Health Division
Smoking program, free health library, Healthy Baby program, dietitians, treatment for communicable diseases, expectant & teen parents, breastfeeding, hearing tests, vision tests for children, lead poisoning, STD's, TB, WIC, substance abuse and immunizations, dental Program, Childhood Lead Control, Hearing and Vision, Community Nursing, women Infants and Children Program. Many other programs are available. NURSE ON CALL To Contact, Please call 1-800-848-5533 Monday - Friday 8:30 am-5:00 pm
Oakland County Dental Program
The Dental Program provides basic dental services for income-eligible Oakland County residents with no dental insurance
Honor Community Health Center
27725 Greenfield Rd, Southfield, MI 48076
248-424-7159 or (248) 724-7600 Southfield 248-858-8702 Pontiac
Honor Community Health
A children's clinic located at Oakland County Health Division -Income-based sliding scale, $15 for no income. No one will be turned away from this federally funded clinic.
North Oakland Health Center
1200 N. Telegraph, Bldg. 34 East, Pontiac, MI 48341
248-858-1280
Nurse On Call: hotline
1-800-848-5533 – 8:30 am to 5:00 pm
Hotline offers information about health and related resources. Calls are answered by Oakland County Health Division Public Health Nurses – Monday through Friday from 8:30 am to 5 pm
Corewell Health Hospital
28050 Grand River Ave.
Farmington Hills, MI 48336
Healthcare Insurance Referrals by Neighborhood House and Farmington Public Schools
Beaumont Hospital Patient Services has offered to assist students and their families to determine healthcare program(s) that they may be eligible for. They will assist with applications and follow-up.
Contact for referrals:
Neighborhood House – 248-871-2848 or
Homeless Coordinator: Hatty Ligon – 248-426-2620
Gary Burnstein Community Health Clinic – Free medical and dental care
248-309-3752
45580 Woodward Ave.
Pontiac, MI. 48341
The office is open 9 am to 4 pm Monday through Friday
Services offered: general medicine, dental care, in-house pharmacy, basic lab work, and some specialists
Provided to low-income, underinsured, and uninsured residents of Michigan who are 19 to 64 years of age.
Rehab.com
Rehab.com
702-930-3952
Provides expert free mental health and substance abuse resources for people at any stage of their recovery journey
Housing & Rental Assistance
Lighthouse helps with emergency shelter, rehousing services, eviction prevention and housing stability. Lighthouse
The City of Farmington Hills has a Housing Rehabilitation Program that allows eligible homeowners funds to upgrade and improve existing homes in the City.
Call the Farmington Hills Community Development Office at 248-871-2543.
Beware of Predatory Lease Agreements. Families looking to sign a lease agreement on their own may be vulnerable to predatory clauses and arrangements. Find out what to look out for before signing. https://ipropertymanagement.com/guides/predatory-lease-agreements
Oakland Livingston Human Service Agency (O.L.H.S.A.)
1956 Hilton Rd., Ferndale 48220, 248-542-5860
196 Oakland Ave. Pontiac, 248-858-5066
www.olhsa.org
They will help with 1st month’s rent or security deposit up to $500.00.OLHSA has many housing dollars available to help people living with HIV/AIDS who currently live in Oakland, Macomb, Lapeer, St. Clair or Livingston Counties or who want to move into one of the above counties. Clients can receive up to $2,000 in back rent or utility payment assistance or in first month rent and security deposit.
Community Housing Network, Inc. Oakland County It is important for an individual with housing needs in Oakland County please text “housing” to 248-269-1335. You will then receive a link to complete the housing assessment form. Or please go to Community Housing Network’s website to complete the housing assessment form. Housing Resource Center - Community Housing Network Once the form has been completed you will receive a call back prioritized by situation. Due to a high volume of need approximate contact might be up to 12 days.
Utilities
Oakland County Water Assistance Programs
- Water Residential Assistance Program WRAP Provides assistance with water bills based on your household income.
- Oakland County contacts:
- Demar Byas, WRC Affordability Coordinator
- 248-214-2838
- byasd@oakgov.com
- Julia Ruffin, WRC Community Liaison
- 248-791-4367
- ruffinj@oakgov.com
- Demar Byas, WRC Affordability Coordinator
SER (MiBridges) - State Emergency Relief - Help cover the cost of emergency situations like disconnected utilities, housing instability, struggling to cover mortgage, insurance, and/or property tax payments and are at risk of foreclosure or tax sale, unexpected home repairs, financial help covering burial costs.
DTE Low-Income Self-Sufficiency Plan
- You must be approved for SER prior to joining this plan
- Shutoff protection while on the plan
- Affordable fixed monthly payments based on your income and energy usage
- Elimination of any future late payment charges while you remain on the plan
- Electric, Heat, and Water Assistance
- Weatherization Assistance Program
- Michigan energy assistance program MEAP is a statewide program providing assistance with energy bills.
Shelter
CAM
Coordinated Access Model -Phone line set up to place people in shelters. CAM is in contact with all the local shelters and can call to help find placements.
313-305-0311
South Oakland Shelter
18505 W. 12 Mile Road, Lathrup Village, MI 48076
248-809-3773 Jessie or Shelley
Shelter for men, women and children. First come, first served each morning by 10:00am.
Services include: 90 day shelter, meals, transportation, job placement and other help to prevent homelessness.
Common Ground Sanctuary
1222 S. Washington
Royal Oak, MI 48067
248-547-2260
Three week shelter for youth 10 to 17 years old
Common Ground: A Step Forward
1228 S. Washington
Royal Oak, MI 48067
248-399-9795
Transitional living for up to 18 months and for youth 16 to 20 years old who are homeless and seeking self-sufficiency. The program includes counseling, job training, career development, educational assistance, financial subsidies and medical assistance.
Common Ground: Crisis Hotline
248-547-2260
A 24-hour safe shelter and crisis hotline for runaway and homeless youths ages 10 to 17.
Services include: shelter, intensive counseling and family advocacy.
Mary’s Mantle:
P.O. Box 115, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48303
248-376-5338
info@marysmantle.net
For expectant mothers only
Ruth Ellis Center
77 Victor St.
Highland Park, Michigan 48203
313-252-1950
This is a shelter, housing, and independent living program for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and questioning youth. In addition to the housing, access basic life skills education, interpersonal skill building, employment preparation, educational advancement, and also mental and physical health care.
Transportation
Operation Common Good

Operation Common good was established in 2004 to ensure that ALL students in our schools receive the experiences that their classmates get to participate in and that they deserve. The students and families helped by OCG are working with limited resources or dealing with poverty and/or homelessness. In addition to the burden of poverty, these students are dealing with the added challenge of having classmates from much more affluent households. As our community deals with job losses and a changing economy, OCG works to ensure that ALL of our children thrive in Farmington Public Schools. Gifts from our “Kids Helping Kids” fundraisers and supporters like you enable OCG to do that work.
Mission Statement - We hope to engage our students, teachers and the community to provide an equitable educational experience for all students attending Farmington Public Schools. Every child deserves the Farmington experience, regardless of their socioeconomic status.
Operation Common Good’s Goals:
- All students participate in field trips/enrichment/ special events.
- Equitable Educational Experience in FPS
- Farmington families in crisis receive support for basic needs
We want to ensure all FPS students have the funds to participate in field trips/activities. Every child should have what they need to pursue a successful educational experience. A family's socioeconomic status will not be a barrier to a child’s success.
Farmington Public School's Giving Boxes are located all over the district. The FPS Hack Bots Team has built 9 boxes and erected them to be easily accessible to our community.
Operation Common Good exists to ensure that ALL FPS students have similar experiences and that their needs are met. OCG has expanded the reach of our Giving Boxes. These are places where some items of basic need are made available to our families. Giving boxes are located at Power Middle School, Lanigan Elementary, Longacre Elementary, Wood Creek Elementary, Kenbrook Elementary, Beechview Elementary, Farmington High School, STEAM, and Maxfield Education Center (formerly 10 Mile Building).
Who funds OCG: OCG receives no district or state funding. All of the resources used to support student needs are from student fundraising and amazing community support. The organization is managed by the FPS Community Support Services Department while supported by the Farmington Youth Assistance.
FPS Community Support Services Department manages OCG operations. OCG is still powered by student volunteers and ideas. OCG ensures that ALL children in FPS receive similar experiences – this means access to field trips, enrichment, and special events. While OCG can’t fund everything, it can often help bridge the gaps that exist. OCG is a JUDGEMENT-free organization. Support is given without bias as needs arise.
To receive OCG support for one of your students, contact Operation Common Good at ocg@fpsk12.net
Become an OCG Partner Today!
To DONATE send your check made out to Operation Common Good to FPS CSS Department Maxfield Education Center 32789 W 10 Mile Rd, Farmington, MI 48336 or contact ocg@fpsk12.net
Operation Common Good Application
Farmington Public Schools MEC Building
32789 W 10 Mile Road, Suite 10-B
Farmington, MI 48336
Phone: (248) 489-2620
ocg@fpsk12.net
