In 1969, after the inner-city neighborhood conflicts, Warren Smith requested lunch with a few close friends, all local businessmen. The purpose of this lunch was to discuss what actions could be taken to aid the children of the Cass Corridor in Detroit, MI. These businessmen were familiar with the needs of these children and together were determined to be committed to making a difference. From that moment in time, iCare of Michigan was conceived. The mission then was to assist these children through an organization that maintained zero overhead. Each person volunteered to make positive impacts utilizing their individual resources, expertise, and time.

Today, iCare of Michigan continues to help those in need but doesn't just sustain any one child, family, program or organization. Our purpose is to help anyone in need of “any good reason,” with a one-time relief for any unforeseen circumstance.  We often see these are simply a hole and people don't know where to turn to.  Having sleepless nights, we like to get them out of the hole quickly.  iCare of Michigan has a fast process to make this happen and by using our appeal process to vet the recipient, we can pay the third party a check within 24-36 hours from the submitted appeal.  The result is amazing to all who receive relief because they can get back on their feet, out of the hole within hours. We're happy to share we are more than three hundred supporters strong and have helped countless lives!  iCare of Michigan prides the fact that no one on the Board of Directors gets paid, everyone volunteers their time and has since it started 50 years ago.  All money raised from our events is forwarded to those in need.