Closets by Design of Southeast Michigan Makes Generous Donation

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Closets by Design of Southeast Michigan is proud to provide the custom cabinets and shelving to the brand new All for Oxford Resiliency Center.

The center, which officially opened on September 7, is devoted to promoting mental and emotional well-being by providing opportunities for people struggling in the aftermath of the Oxford High School shooting to come together, find support, restore the community’s sense of safety and security, and help each other heal.

The donation came about after representatives from All for Oxford called on the local franchise of Closets by Design to inquire about the price of cabinetry and shelving for the center’s buildout. When owners Gary and Matt Dion learned the story behind the project, they immediately decided to donate the labor and material and even upgraded the scope of work at no cost.

“This tragedy happened in our community. We wanted to do whatever we could to contribute to the healing and recovery of our neighbors and friends. It is at times like this that communities need everyone’s support, including from local businesses,” says Matt Dion, co-owner of Closets by Design of Southeast Michigan. “We are so proud to be involved in the making of the All for Oxford Resiliency Center in some small way.”

In addition to offices, the center contains four therapy rooms for large and small groups as well as individual sessions.

“We are extremely grateful to Gary and Matt Dion from Closets by Design for this generous and beautiful donation. When we first moved into the space, we had no real storage. Office supplies were crammed into plastic totes and cardboard boxes. Cleaning supplies were propped up in the corner. It didn’t look very inviting at first,” says Susan Mingay, All for Oxford Administrative Lead. “The team from Closets by Design were able to provide us with custom designed storage pieces which truly provide us the organization we badly needed in this space — including a place to house our supplies for art therapy, crafts, and board games.”

All for Oxford is managed by Common Ground and funded by the State of Michigan through a grant by the federal Anti-terrorism and Emergency Assistance Program. The creation of All for Oxford was guided by the Oxford community, for the Oxford community.

The center, which is located at 1370 S Lapeer Road in Oxford, will have informational meetings for student, parent, and community support groups beginning in mid-September. Weekly on Thursdays, they will have therapy dogs in the center during after-school hours.

To learn more about the All for Oxford Resiliency Center, please visit www.allforoxford.org.

To learn more about Closets by Design of Southeast Michigan, visit our website https://detroit.closetsbydesign.com/ or call 248-499-9774.

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