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On a Mission With Mission Kindness
Members of Mission Kindness pose in front of the giveaway table in the Oakland Center at Oakland University, Rochester, Michigan, Thursday, March 19, 2026. This marks the second Mental Health Fair held at Oakland University. (Photo courtesy of Lori Zieman.) Mental health advocacy is on the rise with Oakland University students. On March 19th, 2026 Mission Kindness at Oakland University hosted a Mental Health Fair to spread awareness to the cause on campus. Mission Kindness is
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