Looking for a bargain or unusual trinket for the house?
Perhaps some tasty morsels to munch?
You’re in luck.
Two community organizations are gearing up for one huge sale in Davisburg.
Treasures and Treats, a rummage and bake sale hosted by Neighbor for Neighbor, will run concurrent with the Springfield Township Parks and Recreation Department’s Community Garage and Bake Sale.
Both events take place Friday, Sept. 12 and Saturday, Sept. 13 from 9:30-3:30 at the Hart Community Center, 495 Broadway, in downtown Davisburg.
Just about anything’from ordinary household goods to one-of-a-kind items’have been donated throughout the year and can be picked up at bargain prices, said Neil Paquette, Neighbor for Neighbor treasurer.
Although the organization does welcome clothing donations, clothes are put aside for aid recipients and won’t be offered for sale.
In addition to household items, wide variety of baked goods will be offered by both organizations, as well.
‘We’ve got a lot of people just baking up a storm,? Paquette said ‘My wife is making zucchini bread, banana nut bread, and pumpkin bread, and we’ve got others making pies and cookies, everything you can think of. We’ll have all kinds of good stuff.?
All proceeds from the Neighbor for Neighbor’s portion of the sale are used to provide assistance to needy families.
Neighbor for Neighbor is an all-volunteer non-profit organization serving residents in Springfield, Holly, Groveland, Rose and parts of White Lake and Independence townships.
So far this year, the organization started out of a basement in 1983, has provided assistance in the form of food and clothing to 359 households’or 1081 individuals.
Neighbor for Neighbor also gives financial assistance to families facing eviction or utility shut off, offers help with medical expenses and hosts a Christmas store where families can pick out gifts for their children.
Although funding from churches, businesses, civic groups and government grants, helps fund efforts, members rely on the twice-per year events to supplement programs.
‘It’s basically the only fundraiser we do,? Paquette said. ‘It helps a lot.?
Those who receive assistance, he explained, must meet low-income guidelines as defined by the Oakland County Community Development Block Grant program.
Last year, the group distributed 54.2 tons of food and paid $12,160 to prevent utility shut off and $7,047 to thwart evictions.
About 95 cents of every dollar donated to Neighbor for Neighbor goes toward program services, Paquette pointed out.
Donations of food, clothing and merchandise are always accepted.
Have some time and energy to spare?
‘We can always use volunteers,? Paquette said. ‘We’ve got a good crew now, but we can always use more.?
Call Neighbor for Neighbor at 248-634-0900 for more information or to donate items to the sale. Also check out the organization’s website at neighborforneighbor.net