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Friendship Circle of Michigan Friendship Circle is affiliated with Chabad Lubavitch.
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Friendship Circle provides assistance and support to the families of children with special needs as well as to individuals and families struggling with addiction, isolation, and other crises.

Teen volunteers, this one's for you! 🍂We're kicking off fall with our 2026 Volunteer Fall Bash! Come hang out with your ...
10/14/2026

Teen volunteers, this one's for you! 🍂

We're kicking off fall with our 2026 Volunteer Fall Bash! Come hang out with your fellow volunteers, make painted candles, enjoy some good food and drinks, and bring a friend along for the fun!

Sunday, October 25
6–7 pm

RSVP, spread the word, and share it with other volunteers https://bit.ly/4elVBTX

10/13/2026

Looking for a fun and meaningful way to spend your time this fall? 🍁

Friendship Circle is looking for kind and enthusiastic teen volunteers to join our fall programs!

Make new friends, share some laughs, and make a difference in someone's life. You might be surprised by how much the experience means to you, too!

Sign up to volunteer and help us build friendships this fall! Follow the link https://bit.ly/4hwoePp

Parents: Looking for a Meaningful Mitzvah Project for your son or daughter?Is your child preparing for their Bar or Bat ...
10/12/2026

Parents: Looking for a Meaningful Mitzvah Project for your son or daughter?

Is your child preparing for their Bar or Bat Mitzvah and looking for a meaningful mitzvah project? Friendship Circle’s MVP (Mitzvah Volunteer Program) gives students the opportunity to make a difference by spending time with children and teens with special needs.

Through MVP, students can learn about volunteering and how they can make a positive impact. Then, can volunteer at Friendship Circle programs, build genuine friendships, and experience the joy of giving back to their community. It is a meaningful way to put the values of their Bar or Bat Mitzvah into action through kindness, inclusion, and friendship.

Interested in learning more or getting involved? Contact Friendship Circle to find out about upcoming volunteer opportunities and how to get started.

Phone Number: (313)-549-7077 Email: [email protected]

Sign up for MVP by filling out this form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1AyKoFZ5sPj4k6do2XSwmGpXLKDDAjMfGblI5kx_SD3A/viewform?edit_requested=true

We're proud to share that the Freedom of Spirit Fund has honored Philip Elkus with its Lifetime Achievement Award. The a...
10/12/2026

We're proud to share that the Freedom of Spirit Fund has honored Philip Elkus with its Lifetime Achievement Award. The award recognizes his lifetime of humanitarian and charitable service, and his longstanding commitment to improving the lives of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families.

For many years, Philip and his wife, Estelle, have been dedicated supporters of Friendship Circle. Their generosity is built into our campus, from the Philip and Estelle Elkus Life Village to the Elkus Gym and the Elkus Splash Pad. Through his philanthropy and leadership, Philip has helped expand the opportunities, experiences, and sense of community available to individuals with special needs and their families.

The award includes a $100,000 gift, which Philip has designated to Friendship Circle.

Thank you to the Freedom of Spirit Fund, supported by the Fetzer Global Trust, for honoring work so close to our hearts. And to Philip and Estelle: thank you for believing that every person belongs.

Friendship Circle's Meer Center is getting busy, and we love to see it! With new sessions starting and familiar programs...
10/12/2026

Friendship Circle's Meer Center is getting busy, and we love to see it!

With new sessions starting and familiar programs back in full swing, our adult participants are building skills, confidence and independence in all kinds of ways.

This week in Life Skills, part of the Dorfman Community Inclusion Program, participants put their executive functioning skills to the test through meal planning, memory games, organizing Legos and even attempting to solve a Rubik’s cube! They also set personal goals around the skills they want to strengthen.

Meanwhile, at Elkus Village, participants are putting what they've learned into practice, navigating everyday situations, discovering their strengths and finding new opportunities to grow.

From Basics & Beyond to Building Support and so much more, every activity has a purpose, and every new skill is another step toward greater independence.

There's room for everyone to learn, grow and find their next opportunity at Friendship Circle. Discover what's possible for you or someone you love! Write to us to [email protected]

Best of Jewish Detroit nominations are open and with your help Friendship Circle could be on the ballot... in a LOT of c...
10/09/2026

Best of Jewish Detroit nominations are open and with your help Friendship Circle could be on the ballot... in a LOT of categories.

Nominate your Friendship Circle favorites in the Detroit Jewish News Best of Jewish Detroit:

Friendship Circle → Best Day Camp & Overnight Camp
Soul Cafe → Best Restaurant, Coffee Shop & Pizza
Soul Studio → Best Jewelry Store & Clothing Store
Dakota Bakery → Best Bakery

We may be a little biased, but we think this is a pretty great ballot. 😉 Cast your nominations and show some love to your Friendship Circle favorites!

Vote here https://bit.ly/4hLkSI6

Lessons for Life at Elkus Village is back in session! After taking a break for the summer, the Village is once again wel...
10/08/2026

Lessons for Life at Elkus Village is back in session!

After taking a break for the summer, the Village is once again welcoming schools for our fall and winter cycle. This Tuesday, we kicked things off with students from
Brandon School District, Divine Mercy Academy, Oakland Elementary PTA--Royal Oak, MI filling the Village and putting real-world skills into practice.

From navigating the streets and traffic signals to exploring different spaces throughout Ferber Kaufman LifeTown, we’re so happy to have students learning, practicing and experiencing the Village again.

Here’s to another school year at Elkus Village!

10/07/2026

Remember this feeling?

Thousands of steps, countless moments of friendship and one community coming together for the same reason.

Together, we raised $1.25 million through Walk4Friendship 2026, making everything that happens next at Friendship Circle possible.

The impact of Walk4Friendship reaches far beyond one day. It carries into every new session, every returning program, every friendship and every opportunity to belong.

As we move into another full season at Friendship Circle, this recap is a reminder of where so much of it begins: with all of you.

Thank you to everyone who walked, fundraised, donated, volunteered and helped make Walk4Friendship 2026 possible. 💜

October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month. 💙💛There are still plenty of misconceptions about Down syndrome, from personali...
10/06/2026

October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month. 💙💛

There are still plenty of misconceptions about Down syndrome, from personality and independence to employment and even the language we use.

At Friendship Circle, our perspective comes from the people we spend time with every day. Through our social, life skills and vocational programs, we’ve watched participants build friendships, learn new skills, go to work, become more independent, create, joke around, have bad days, have great days and continue to surprise us in ways that make many of these stereotypes feel especially outdated.

This month, we’re sharing a few common myths, what we’ve learned and a reminder to keep getting to know the person beyond the diagnosis.
Awareness is a start. Inclusion is what we do with it.

Address

6892 West Maple Road
West Bloomfield Township, MI
48322

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 2pm

Telephone

+12487887878

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