Two OSI volunteers caring for a planting bed at Burgess-Shadbush Nature Center

Why we started / 2023

Care should lead
to action.

In 2023, we were frustrated that too few students were taking an active role in the health of Oakland County and their own communities.

Oakland Service Initiative began as a way to turn that concern into action: bringing people together to learn, volunteer, and care for the place we call home.

Our mission

We serve Oakland County through , , and .

BBC micro:bit robotics learning board

Education

Robotics teaching using micro:bits for schools in Oakland County. We’ve raised $2,000 for this project.

An OSI volunteer demonstrates a hands-on planting activity to a visitor

Learn by doing.

Hands-on activities and micro:bit robotics help students build skills, explore ideas, and share what they know.

A gloved volunteer holding freshly harvested produce

Show up for people.

From food assistance and community events to health and hospice volunteering, we give our time where a helping hand matters.

Volunteers install protective fencing around a planted area

Care for our county.

Planting and protecting green spaces turns care for Oakland County into something we can see and help sustain together.