Events

Upcoming Events

Hop into Giving: Easter Gifts for Seniors

Now – April 16th, 2025

This Easter season, the Next Steps 4 Seniors Foundation is partnering with the Rochester Hills Fire Department and Christ Church Cranbrook to deliver heartfelt gift bags to low-income seniors in our community. 

These carefully curated bags will include Easter-themed socks, decorations, towels, sweet treats, and essential items designed to brighten the holiday season. Each thoughtful item is a reminder to our seniors that they are loved, valued, and not forgotten. 

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No Bake Sale

May 18th – May 24th

The Marye with an “e” Endowment is hosting an exciting online silent auction and fundraising campaign this May to support the “Forgotten Middle” seniors who struggle with financial challenges for care and basic living expenses.  Join in on the fun and discover stunning handmade pottery (with a baking theme) or simply donate to the campaign while making a difference! 

Ovation: Cruise for a Cause

August 13th, 2025

Jefferson Beach Marina

Don’t miss our signature summer event – an unforgettable evening aboard the stunning Ovation yacht on Lake St. Clair. This experience features live music, an open bar, and a delicious strolling dinner. 

Annual Gala

October 23rd, 2025

Royal Park Hotel

The Annual Gala is a chance to dress your best, enjoy captivating live entertainment, and participate in an exciting auction. This elegant evening celebrates the spirit of community and generosity. 

Previous Events

Annual Gala

October 17th, 2024

Thank you all for attending the 2024 Annual Gala with Dueling Pianos! Your presence and support mean the world to us as we work together to make a real difference in the lives of seniors in need. Your generosity helps provide vital resources and care for those who need it most, and we are deeply grateful for your commitment to this cause. Together, we are creating a brighter future for our seniors.

 

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Ovation: Cruise for a Cause

August 21st, 2024

Thank you to our attendees and community partners for your incredible support of the Ovation: Cruise for a Cause event. Your attendance and sponsorship played a vital role in making this event a success. Together, we are helping ensure that seniors in need receive proper housing and care, and we couldn’t have done it without you. Your generosity and commitment to our mission are deeply appreciated.

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Run for the Golden Roses

May 4th, 2024

Your unwavering support and enthusiastic participation made all the difference. Through your generosity, we were able to raise over $50,000. This remarkable support will play a pivotal role in our ongoing mission to provide essential assistance to seniors facing financial hardships, ensuring they have access to necessities like food, shelter, and vital care services.

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2023 Ovation: Cruise for a Cause

August 29th, 2023

Thank you to our sponsors and donors for sailing with us on board the Ovation Yacht. Your partnership will help bridge the financial gap for the forgotten middle seniors in our community in need of proper housing and care.

Click here to see photos from the 2023 Ovation.

2023 Annual Gala

June 20, 2023

Thank you to our sponsors and donors for joining us at M1 Concourse. With your help, we raised over $145,000! Your partnership will help bridge the financial gap for the forgotten middle seniors in need of proper housing and care. Thank you for racing with us!

Click here to see photos from the Gala.

Ovation: Cruise for A Cause 

August 2nd, 2022

Thank you to our sponsors and donors for joining us for a sunset cruise on the Detroit River and Lake St. Clair on board the Ovation Yacht. With your help, we raised $64,000! Your partnership will help bridge the financial gap for low-income Seniors in need of proper housing and care.

Click here to see photos from the 2022 Ovation: Cruise for A Cause

“Be Renewed” Spring Spiritual Luncheon

June 8th, 2022

Next Steps 4 Seniors Foundation hosted a FREE spring spiritual luncheon to help renew our caregivers during a challenging season.

Click here to see photos from the “Be Renewed” Spiritual Luncheon

2022 Fall Gala

October 18th, 2022

Thank you to our sponsors and donors for joining us at Packard Proving Grounds. With your help, we raised $90,000! Your partnership will help bridge the financial gap for low-income Seniors in need of proper housing and care.

Click here to see photos from the Gala.

Our Community Partners

Without the invaluable support from our amazing partners, aiding vulnerable seniors would not be possible.

At Prestige Health Management, diversity is celebrated, and individuality is honored. They understand that every person, every family, every culture, and every religion is unique. That’s why they approach each situation with a profound sense of importance, value, and respect.

Hearthstone Hospice care is an interdisciplinary approach to holistic care designed to meet the needs of a person at the end of life when cure is no longer an option.

Serene Gardens is a distinguished provider of assisted living communities nestled in the heart of Southeast Michigan. With a steadfast commitment to enriching the lives of seniors, they have become synonymous with quality care and a tranquil living environment.

UnitedHealthcare is dedicated to being there for what matters. See what you can expect when you choose them as your health care partner.

Oakland Church is a congregation of about 1,000 believers dedicated to growing in the Christian faith and advancing the gospel of Jesus Christ. We exist so that people far from God will follow Christ and fulfill their purpose.

Natalie Leavy Notary Public