{"id":27541,"date":"2026-11-11T15:27:50","date_gmt":"2026-11-11T20:27:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.udmercy.edu\/campusconnection\/?p=27541"},"modified":"2026-11-11T15:28:19","modified_gmt":"2026-11-11T20:28:19","slug":"volunteers-needed-to-distribute-turkeys-to-detroit-families-in-need-nov-21","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.udmercy.edu\/campusconnection\/2026\/11\/11\/volunteers-needed-to-distribute-turkeys-to-detroit-families-in-need-nov-21\/","title":{"rendered":"Volunteers needed to distribute turkeys to Detroit families in need, Nov. 21"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>This November, volunteers are needed to help University Ministry and the Muslim Student Association distribute turkeys and essential food items to Detroit families in need.<\/p>\n<p>This service immersion event takes place on <strong>Saturday, Nov. 21, from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.<\/strong> Students will meet at the Mercy Gathering Place in Shiple Hall and be transported by school van to the Islamic Center of Detroit (14350 Tireman Ave., Detroit, MI 48228).<\/p>\n<p>A light breakfast will be offered in the morning, and volunteers will enjoy a complimentary meal following the service portion of the event while reflecting on gratitude and interfaith community.<\/p>\n<p>For any questions or more information, please contact Lilly Walsh at <a href=\"mailto:lwalsh@udmercy.edu\">lw<span data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\">alsh@udmercy.edu.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.cloud.microsoft\/Pages\/ResponsePage.aspx?id=2MKkyGi9ukC4tnUivppxcekeENDnd2pNmLK3oIqZSZ5UMlZCWVhRQTJTRjdKOElDUFRZSEFNWUNCNCQlQCN0PWcu&amp;origin=QRCode\">Sign up here.<\/a><\/h4>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-27543 alignleft lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.udmercy.edu\/campusconnection\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/106\/2026\/11\/turkey-distribution.jpg?resize=975%2C546&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"975\" height=\"546\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.udmercy.edu\/campusconnection\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/106\/2026\/11\/turkey-distribution.jpg?resize=300%2C168&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.udmercy.edu\/campusconnection\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/106\/2026\/11\/turkey-distribution.jpg?resize=768%2C430&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.udmercy.edu\/campusconnection\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/106\/2026\/11\/turkey-distribution.jpg?w=835&amp;ssl=1 835w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 975px) 100vw, 975px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 975px; 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