Events / Oakland Service Initiative

Small moments.
Meaningful service.

Explore documented moments from our service journey, from community festivals to food assistance and medical volunteering.

Absolute Home Health and Hospice official logo

2024 / Medical

Volunteering with Absolute Home Health and Hospice

OSI volunteers contributed 300+ hours with Absolute Home Health and Hospice, one of our collaborators.

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An OSI volunteer demonstrates a planting activity to a visitor at the festival booth

May 30–31, 2026 / Community

Rochester Heritage Festival

The Rochester Heritage Festival, with 7,000 people, was our largest event. OSI volunteers welcomed visitors to planting activities and hands-on learning at our booth.

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Two OSI volunteers plant beside boulders at Burgess-Shadbush Nature Center

June 19–20, 2026 / Environment

500 plants. Two days.

Volunteers planted 500 plants at Burgess-Shadbush Nature Center, putting care for our local environment into action.

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City of Rochester Hills green and blue tree logo

June 24, 2026 / Community

Festival of the Hills

OSI takes part in Rochester Hills’ community celebration, continuing our local event service.

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The historic farmhouse at Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm, surrounded by trees and gardens

Date not recorded / Community

Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm

OSI volunteered at the Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm as part of our community event service.

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International Academy official IA and globe logo

Date not recorded / Food

International Academy Food Service Day

OSI participated in Food Service Day with International Academy as part of our food-related community service.

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