Community Resources

Community Events

October

• 10/21-11/18 (Tuesdays): Pint Size Picassos, 6pm-7pm

November

• 11/18 : Star Lab, 3pm-4pm
• 11/22 : Birding Hike Backyard Birds Count, 8:30am-11:30am

December

• 12/13 : Breakfast With Santa, 9am-11am
• 12/20 : Parents Day Out, 1pm-5pm

Athletic Leagues & Camps

• RARA Recreation 
• Sharks Lacrosse Program

Community Organizations & Opportunities

Auburn Hills Sober Living

Support for Avondale Families During SNAP Benefits Pause

Dear Avondale Staff and Families,

On October 23, the State of Michigan announced that the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) had been directed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) to temporarily pause the issuance of November Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits due to the ongoing federal government shutdown.

This federal delay affects families across the country and may cause concern or hardship for those who rely on these benefits. We want our Avondale families to know that you are not alone — our community is here to support you.

Below are several resources available to help ensure every family has access to food and support during this time:

• Free Meals at School:
  All Avondale students receive free breakfast and lunch every school day. We encourage families to take advantage of these meals — no sign-up or paperwork is needed.
   
• Gleaners Mobile Food Pantry:
  Avondale partners with Gleaners to host a monthly drive-thru food pantry for families in need. All families are welcome to attend, and you can apply for a Gleaners card directly during pickup. Families can also visit other Gleaners locations throughout the area to access groceries more than once per month.
  Avondale Gleaners Calendar • All Gleaners Distribution Events
   
• Blessings in a Backpack:
  Through our partnership with Blessings in a Backpack, we provide food items for students to take home over the weekend. Families can sign up anytime to participate.
  Sign Up Here
   
• Additional County Resources:
  Oakland County offers a variety of food and assistance programs for families in need. More information is available here: Oakland County Resources
   
• Additional Assistance:
  If your family is facing food insecurity or other challenges beyond these resources, please complete this confidential Family Support Form. Our team will connect with you directly to help ensure you get the resources and care you need. 
  
  Please note that while completing this form does not guarantee direct assistance, our staff will make every effort to connect your family with appropriate community and school-based resources.

We understand this situation may cause uncertainty, but please remember that our Avondale community stands together. If your family needs support, we’re here to help.

Resources & Voting Information by Region

For information on registering to vote, polling locations, upcoming election dates, polling hours, and more, contact your local municipal and/or township clerk office. Contact information for the offices serving community members who reside within the Avondale School District is below.

MI Kids Initiative

The Avondale School Board recently endorsed the Invest in MI Kids initiative. Invest in MI Kids is a constitutional amendment to improve and stabilize school funding for Michigan’s public schools.

The Invest in MI Kids ballot initiative would amend the Michigan Constitution by adding a 5% fair-share surcharge on income over $500,000 for single filers or over $1 million for joint filers. This would generate about $1 billion per year for Michigan’s public schools. This revenue, subject to annual audit, would be guaranteed to go to the School Aid Fund and would be required to be used exclusively for local classrooms, teacher recruiting and retention, reducing class sizes, and career and technical education. Please see the informational sheet below or investinmikids.org for more information.