<body><div><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=3jzzjo_1H3uShXO00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=3jzzjo_1H3uShXO00" width="1400" height="1015" ><figcaption>First Church Pastor Jon Gibbs rakes leaves for a homeowner in need of assistance. Photo by Patricia O’Blenes</figcaption></figure>STERLING HEIGHTS — In the end, the leaves didn’t stand a chance. Mounds of fallen tree debris were blown, raked and bagged on Saturday, Nov. 7, as volunteers spread across the community to help neighbors in need. <figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=4fBzQm_1H3uShXO00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=4fBzQm_1H3uShXO00" width="980" height="1400" ><figcaption>Two-year-old Malachi Reed helps First Church volunteer Samantha Ross bag leaves at a home on Canal Road Nov. 7. Photo by Patricia O’Blenes</figcaption></figure>The effort was the city’s annual autumn SHINE Day, where individuals tackle yard work for residents who cannot maintain their property due to a physical or age-related condition. This year, about 85 volunteers visited 18 sites to lend limited-ability homeowners a helping hand. SHINE, which stands for Sterling Heights Initiative for Neighborhood Excellence, is a citywide cleanup program aimed at protecting property values by encouraging all residents to maintain the exterior of their homes. “SHINE Day reflects the very best of our community. Neighbors, volunteers and partners coming together to make a meaningful difference for residents who need a helping hand,” said Sterling Heights Community Relations Director Melanie Davis. “The care provided at these homes helps preserve pride in our neighborhoods and a feeling of safety and support for residents in need. We simply could not make this impact without the generous time and commitment of our many volunteers and partners, and we are immensely grateful for them.” This year’s participants included teams from Vibe Credit Union, Memorial Baptist Church, Riverwood Alliance, Shelby Bible Church and First Church, along with other volunteers from the community. </div></body>

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STERLING HEIGHTS — In the end, the leaves didn’t stand a chance. Mounds of fallen tree debris were blown, raked and bagged on Saturday, Nov. 7, as volunteers spread across the community to help neighbors in need. The effort was the city’s annual autumn SHINE Day, where individuals...

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