In 2005, Michigan Broadcasters provided more than $330 Million in Community Service. The total represents donated air time, support of charitable causes and direct fund-raising for disaster relief. It's our way of connecting with our local communities.

2006 Community Service Report (PDF of Full Publication)

Community Service Survey (PDF of Full Publication)

No other industry has the impact on local communities like free over-the-air broadcasting. Michigan radio and television stations understand the importance of community service.

For local radio and television stations, community service is more than a passing concern. It is a way of doing business. Every day in Michigan, from Detroit to Escanaba and everywhere in between, broadcasters are going to bat for community charities, educating residents about important local issues, delivering life-saving information in times of disaster, and continually renewing their commitment to Bringing Community Service Home.

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS: Stations can click here to download PSA's for broadcast from various Michigan organizations.

Station can also download PSA's from the Partnership for a Drug-Free Michigan.

COMMUNITY SERVICE SURVEY: Every two years, the MAB and the National Association of Broadcasters document the amount of community service provided by broadcasters. The numbers are astounding. Here is the latest survey: 2006 Community Service Survey.

MAB PROGRAMS: Each year, the MAB assists the state and other select non-profit organizations by endorsing campaigns and encouraging member stations to promoting these campaigns. In general, the MAB helps facilitate statewide attention to the issue. MAB works with state officials to identify the most pressing social problems.

MAB has assisted a number of organizations and issues throughout the years. Recently, MAB supported the Children's Trust Fund. Other programs the MAB has been involved in include: Tie One On (MADD), Governor's Coalition on Underage Drinking, Breast Cancer Awareness through American Cancer Society, Michigan Week, Michigan Sesquicentennial, Michigan Council on Physical Fitness and Get Michigan Moving.

MAB member radio and television stations individually provide a tremendous amount of free programming and community service. Each station understands the importance of serving their specific community. Stations work hard at identifying local issues and providing free air time and assisting with many non-profit agencies in their communities.