Law firm makes donations in celebration of anniversary

Howard & Howard, a Royal Oak-based law firm, has made donations to Ele's Place and Make-a-Wish Michigan, each in the amount of $6,250. The gifts are part of the firm's "12 Months of Giving" initiative celebrating its 150th anniversary. Over the course of 2019, Howard & Howard has been working with various community and charitable groups in Michigan, Illinois, and Nevada, volunteering and donating more than $150,000. "These two organizations put forth tremendous efforts in helping the children in the area," said Patrick McCarthy, a partner at Howard & Howard. "We're proud to assist them both in continuing their missions." Founded in 1991, Ele's Place is a nonprofit organization dedicated to creating awareness of and support for grieving children and their families. To date, Ele's Place has served more than 30,000 individuals through its four branches in Michigan. The organization provides onsite and school-based bereavement programs at no cost for children ages 3-18 who have experienced death in their lives. In 2019, Make-a-Wish celebrated its 35th anniversary. Since 1984, Make-a-Wish Michigan has granted more than 10,000 life-changing wishes to Michigan children with critical illnesses. The organization serves children throughout the state and is funded through community support. Howard & Howard is a full-service law firm with offices in Royal Oak and Ann Arbor; Chicago and Peoria, Ill.; Las Vegas; and Los Angeles. Published: Fri, Dec 13, 2019