River Rouge Community Stories

Do You Have Symptoms of Diabetes?

2012-11-08T04:49:00.000-08:00

Get a Free Screenings at the River Rouge Fire Department

One more way to improve the community as the City of River Rouge steps up and goes the extra mile. The city is giving free diabetic screenings to the citizens of River Rouge as well as free blood pressure screenings 7 days a week! Yes, you heard right, from 9am-6pm you can get a free blood glucose or blood pressure screening.

This is a great way to find out if you have early signs of both Diabetes or Hypertension. These conditions cause a great deal of problems if gone untreated. If you have a family history of Diabetes or Hypertension you should get yearly exams.

Symptoms of Diabetes:

Increase thirst

Frequent Urination

Blurred Vision

Frequent Headaches

Sudden Unexplained Weight gain or loss

Symptoms of Hypertension:

Frequent Headaches
Dizziness
Blurred Vision
Chest Pain
Nausea & Vomiting

While these are merely some of the symptoms of Diabetes and Hypertension if you have any of the above you should consult your primary care physician. To learn more about Diabetes visit www.diabetes.org or contact the Mayo Clinic to learn more on Hypertension at www.mayoclinic.com

To learn more about the free screenings visit www.cityofriverrouge.com and click the news & events section.

This article is merely for entertainment purposes only. I am not a licensed doctor. Consult a physician if you feel you have any of the above problems or call 911 for an emergency.

Another Successful Week With the PB & J Outreach

2012-10-29T11:13:00.004-07:00

On October 27th volunteers were ready and waiting once again to hand out free food, and clothing to those struggling in Detroit and surrounding areas. The PB & J Outreach has been around for over 8 years donating their time and yes, peanut butter & jelly to all that need it.

They have focused their service in the past on the Martin Luther King & 3rd Street areas but now have two new locations which they are nurturing. Remembering the names of the people they help, and their needs are just one of the small things they do each week.

In addition they do what they can to help with other needs the residents that come out have. They are in need of donations, and volunteers, if you have a hinkling for helping your neighborhood residents you can check out their website at www.pbjoutreach.org or simply come out they would love to see you!

For more information on what donations they need visit www.pbjoutreach.org/list

The Little Diner With a Big Heart

2012-10-26T04:09:00.001-07:00

City Hall Coney Island

The City Hall Coney Island has been a gem in the River Rouge community for many years. They pride themselves on their service. They provide excellent customer care and generally remember each face that walks through the door. The owner works side by side with his waitstaff and cooks most meals.

Their excellent choice provide less grease then the average coney island and are big in taste. In addition to cooking the meals they also deliver to business across River Rouge. The atmosphere of the City Hall Coney Island is quiet and peaceful. The waitstaff strives to accommodate all requests made by the customers. They are polite and friendly to all who come through their each day.

City Hall Coney Island has affordable prices and has been a great hidden gem in River Rouge for several years. They are excited about the regulars, or those who've been there since they were little but hope to expand their customer range to include many of the existing cities. If you are looking for a great, affordable, and friendly atmosphere to enjoy your lunch...The City Hall Coney Island is the place to be.

10617 W. Jefferson

River Rouge, MI 48218

(313)841-3663

@ W. Jefferson & Coolidge

The Walter White Community Center & Forgotten Harvest Team Up For Another Successful Month!

2012-10-23T01:13:00.001-07:00

After getting off to a shaky start this morning the Walter White Community Center and Forgotten Harvest were able to bring in enough produce to assist more than 200 families this month. On the fourth Monday of each month the Walter White Community Center helps families with fresh produce to assist them in the weeks ahead.

With rising prices, and reduced finances many families are struggling more this year then ever before. The Walter White Community Center helps with many other things through out the month that the people of River Rouge have become accustom too. For instance they provide a free computer lab to those in the area that can not afford internet or even a computer. The computer lab consists of 10-15 computers that allow many each day access to the World Wide Web.

Additional Programs at the Walter White Community Center Include:

Head Start Program

Resource Center (10am-5pm Mon-Thur, 10am-3pm Friday)

GED Preparation

Clothing Closet/Diaper Depot

Mentor Recruitment

Computer Lab

AmeriCorps

Parenting Classes

Teen Coalition Groups

And More...

For more details on their programs and services call (313)294-6276

Location:

550 Eaton St.

River Rouge, MI 48218

Donations:

If you are interested in making a donation call: (313)294-6276 or (734) 785-7705 ext. 7835

Donations are needing in the form of funding for programs, clothing for men, women, and children, diapers, volunteers, and food.

If you are interested in donating to Forgotten Harvest please visit their website at www.forgottenharvest.org or call them at (248)967-1500. Forgotten Harvest helps thousands of families each year with their food programs. To find additional information visit their website.

Great Ways to Use Peanut Butter & Jelly!

2012-10-14T20:42:00.000-07:00

The PB & J Outreach!

Yes! This great organization is touching people one stomach at a time! It took me to live in Detroit for 8 years and move to River Rouge to find this great organization. I hope this article helps you find them faster!

The PB & J Outreach helps hundreds of families across Detroit each week, providing them with yes, PB & J sandwiches among other great treats. They assist the homeless, the struggling, and those a little tight in our fair city each week.

Though the PB & J outreach families get assistance with food that can help them make it a few extra days, hygiene products, and even clothing (if they can find their size). They are in need of donations and of course an extra supply of Peanut butter and jelly sandwiches each week to keep this great program going.

Volunteers that attend these great weekly events remember the regulars, and greet the new comers with a smile as early as 7:30am each Saturday morning! There are three sites including a main site located at Martin Luther King and 3^rd Street in Detroit Michigan each Saturday. The main site has over 150-200 regulars standing outside when they get there! Its truly amazing to see.

For those of you with a heart to donate to this great charitable organization visit www.pbjoutreach.org

List of Weekly Donations Needed:

Food Items:

Peanut Butter & Jelly

Tuna (any size can)

Bottled Water

Sugar

Coffee

Coffee Creamer

Canned Baked Beans

Candy Small Bars

Hygiene Products:

Travel Size Only

Tooth Brushes

Tooth Paste

Bar Soap

Deodorant

Hand Cream

Chap Stick

Wash Clothes

Combs

Band Aids

Clothing for Men & Women – Seasonally Appropriate for full list visit www.pbjoutreach.org/list.htm