Latest Royal Oak Civic Foundation News

By Darian Neubecker, Trustee and Treasurer The Royal Oak Civic Foundation is an IRS approved 501(c)3 charity. We were created by the City of Royal Oak, which approves our board …

Tom Violante, founder of Holiday Market, is remembered for his commitment to philanthropy and community. Now, his legacy lives on through something beautiful. Thanks to a Royal Oak Civic Foundation …

You want to make an impact on your community. But sometimes it’s hard to know where to give. What is Royal Oak’s greatest need? The Royal Oak Civic Foundation is …

The Royal Oak City Commission has appointed Amanda Herzog to the Royal Oak Civic Foundation’s board of trustees and reappointed five existing trustees. At a special meeting October 27, board …

The Orson Starr House celebrated its 180th birthday on October 19. Volunteers led tours, answered questions and served a celebratory birthday cake.  The Royal Oak Civic Foundation underwrote the event …

In an October 14 ceremony, the Royal Oak Civic Foundation received a $4,000 contribution from the Arts, Beats and Eats festival, part of the more than $400,000 the event donates …

The Royal Oak Civic Foundation announced grants to four city agencies at its annual fundraising event August 21. Funds will go to the library, animal shelter, commission for the arts …

Presenting Sponsors Supporting Sponsors Event Sponsors Community Sponsors Charity Affiliates Blessings in a Backpack | Metro Detroit Youth Clubs | Outreach on 7th | Royal Oak Football Club | Royal …

By Julie Lyons Bricker Summer in Royal Oak just wouldn’t be the same without the Royal Oak Chamber of Commerce’s Summer Concert Series! This beloved tradition transforms Centennial Commons Park …

Oakland County, MI – Oakland County Executive Dave Coulter has appointed civic foundation Trustee Julie Lyons Bricker as its chief sustainability officer who will move the county toward its bold …

Arts, Beats & Eats on 5th Charity Preview returns to Royal Oak on August 21st 2025 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. The inaugural charity benefit preview last year drew 300 …

On a sunny April 24 the city of Royal Oak celebrated the completion of a project to plant trees and build paths in the Fred Erb Arboretum. Third grade students …

Game On for a Good Cause – Royal Oak Middle School Students Raise Funds for ROCF with Annual Gatorball Tournament Local students prove that fun and philanthropy go hand in …

It’s no secret that digital marketing for nonprofits is insanely powerful. However, it’s not enough to post on social media sporadically or send generic emails to constituents. The online space …

The Orson Starr House on Main Street south of 13 Mile Road, is one of Royal Oak’s hidden treasures. Foundation Trustee John Peetz paid a visit to learn about the …

Giving back to your community is one of the most powerful ways to make a difference in the lives of others and to make for a better place to call …

With a contribution from the Royal Oak Civic Foundation, Royal Oak police officers have made small acts of kindness with outsized results. In December, the foundation bought gift cards for …

While it is a creation of the City of Royal Oak, the Royal Oak Civic Foundation (ROCF) is largely self-governing. The city, represented by the city commission acts as the …

What can make a great great city even greater? Not what but who: The people who love it, whose lives are embedded in it and who want it to thrive. …

From the desk of Tom McGannon, Chairman, Royal Oak Civic Foundation The holiday giving season started a few weeks ago. No doubt you have already begun receiving a number of …

If you’re looking for a tax-efficient way to support your community while managing your retirement accounts, an IRA charitable rollover to the Royal Oak Civic Foundation could be an excellent …

From the desk of Tom McGannon (Chair, Royal Oak Civic Foundation) Many thanks to our Sponsors who made Arts, Beats & Eats on 5th 2024 a great success! Please accept …

In August, guests of the Royal Oak Civic Foundation enjoyed a festive preview of the food, entertainment and art that would be offered at the Soaring Eagle Arts Beats and …

Royal Oak Civic Foundation Chair Tom McGannon spoke briefly at a press conference in Downtown Royal Oak to announce the full art, music, and food lineup for Arts Beats & …

John Erb, son of local Royal Oak lumber scion Fred Erb, on behalf of the Erb Family Foundation has generously provided a grant in the amount of $250,000.00 to the …

People were buzzing after last year’s Arts Beats and Eats on 5th, the charity preview benefiting the Royal Oak Civic Foundation. It’s back on August 22nd, 2024, and you shouldn’t …