Shelby Township resident recognized for hospital philanthropy Jim Nokielski Advertisement SHELBY TOWNSHIP — A Shelby Township resident was among four community members who were recognized Nov. 15 as Distinguished Volunteers on National Philanthropy Day by the Association of Fundraising Professionals Greater Detroit Chapter for their dedication to Ascension hospitals in southeast Michigan. The annual National Philanthropy Day is the Association of Fundraising Professionals Greater Detroit Chapter’s premier event to celebrate southeastern Michigan philanthropists, distinguished volunteers and those in the fundraising profession. AFP fosters the development of fundraising professionals to preserve and enhance philanthropy and volunteerism, and to promote the highest ethical standards in the fundraising profession.