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Hope Clinic Medical Manager Ann Marie Peterson and student volunteer Anika Baldawa.
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Innovation News A past SummerWorks participant works with a supervisor. Kids and Education

SummerWorks youth employment program opens applications for professional development, summer jobs

Monica HicksonWednesday, February 17, 2021
Since the COVID-19 pandemic, SummerWorks has offered young participants professional development, connections with mentors, and opportunities to learn from guest speakers about career paths in a variety of industries. 
Innovation News Bales of recycled plastics. Sustainability

New grant funding available for projects that improve recycling processes in Washtenaw County

Jaishree Drepaul-BruderWednesday, February 17, 2021
A new Washtenaw County Board of Public Works resolution allots up to $50,000 in county grants per year for five years for initiatives that improve recycling and use of recycled materials.
Longform Maribeth Leonard in the crisis residential services unit at LifeWays Community Mental Health's new mental health crisis service center, funded by Jackson County's mental health millage. Healthy Communities

Mental health millages meet crucial needs in four Michigan counties

Estelle SlootmakerTuesday, February 16, 2021
When state budget cuts gutted community mental health budgets in 2014 and 2015, voters in Ottawa, Jackson, Hillsdale, and Washtenaw counties all approved millages that have significantly expanded mental health services.
Development News A group on a guided hike at LeFurge Woods Nature Preserve (pre-pandemic). Photo by Scott Tyrrell. Transportation

Superior Greenway forges ahead with planned improvements, despite pandemic delays

David SandsWednesday, February 10, 2021
The newest portion of the greenway consists of an 80-acre area near Ford Road and Berry Road in Superior Township.
Longform Julie Palmer. Entrepreneurship

WCC program helps Ypsi-area women, minority, and veteran entrepreneurs creatively weather COVID-19

Sarah RiggWednesday, February 10, 2021
From offering virtual "retreats" to creating videos that engage young students, a program called Renew Your Business is inspiring participants to reimagine their Ypsilanti-based businesses for success.
Feature Story The cover image for the Washtenaw County COVID-19 Business Impact Report. Entrepreneurship

Report finds optimistic outlook among Washtenaw County entrepreneurs, despite COVID-19 challenges

Jaishree Drepaul-BruderWednesday, February 10, 2021
The Washtenaw County COVID-19 Business Impact Report, released on Monday by Ann Arbor-based entrepreneurial research nonprofit EntryPoint, found that over 90% of business owners surveyed felt they would still be in business in June.
Innovation News Ypsilanti Area Art Society logo Arts and Culture

Ypsilanti Area Art Society seeks to create online hub for Ypsi artists

Sarah RiggWednesday, February 10, 2021
The Facebook group was created by the Ypsilanti Township Recreation Department as a response to programming changes necessitated by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Feature Story Michigan Angel Fund manager Skip Simms. Entrepreneurship

Despite pandemic, Michigan Angel Fund made record-breaking investments in 2020

Jaishree Drepaul-BruderWednesday, February 3, 2021
Since the pandemic began in March, the Ann Arbor-based fund has kept busy – and even made its biggest investment to date.   
Longform A footpath on Huron Street by the eastbound I-94 exit. Transportation

Long-awaited pedestrian pathway over I-94 in Ypsilanti to begin construction in 2022

Sarah RiggWednesday, February 3, 2021
The project will establish a paved, shared-use pathway along a heavily traveled intersection.
Feature Story Rose Younglove. Arts and Culture

U-M students launch LGBTQ+ newspaper The Michigan Gayly

Jaishree Drepaul-BruderWednesday, February 3, 2021
Launched in November 2020, the Gayly covers LGBTQ+-related current events, politics, culture, and entertainment, both on campus and around the globe.
Innovation News coronavirus Healthy Communities

As more contagious COVID variant is detected in Washtenaw County, officials urge continued caution

Emily BendaWednesday, February 3, 2021
Since the B117 variant is more transmissible, the health department is increasing testing and doing additional investigation for positive tests.
Innovation News Michigan Works! Southeast Executive Director Shamar Herron. Economic Development

Michigan Works! Southeast receives record state funding to upskill local workers

Jaishree Drepaul-BruderWednesday, February 3, 2021
The workforce development agency received the most Going PRO funding it has to date. Executive Director Shamar Herron says the fund allocations reflect positive changes in employers' mentalities about employee qualifications.
Innovation News NEEDEE's logo. Arts and Culture

New free app aims to help Ann Arbor and Ypsi creatives promote events, products, services to locals

Jaishree Drepaul-BruderWednesday, February 3, 2021
The Ann Arbor/Ypsilanti Regional Chamber has begun a beta launch for NEEDEE, an app designed to connect Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti residents directly to the local creative community.
Innovation News "Just a Kid From Ypsi" panelists Erica Roberson-Peters (top left), Reagan Sidney (top row, left of center), and Taryn Willis (bottom left) as children. Entrepreneurship

Black History Month panel discussion to feature Black professionals who grew up in Ypsi

Sarah RiggMonday, February 1, 2021
Ypsilanti Community Schools will kick off a slate of Black History Month happenings with the Zoom event, called "Just a Kid from Ypsi."
Longform Niyah Carr with her mother Nikia Smith, a former "leader" in the Circles program who now works for Friends In Deed. Community Development

Ypsilanti-based Circles program adds services to help boost families out of poverty during pandemic

Sarah RiggWednesday, January 20, 2021
To respond to the new needs the pandemic has created, Circles has offered free laptops for participants, savings accounts for participants' children, and a reimbursement fund for participants who want to pursue continuing education.
Feature Story Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program with the United Way of Washtenaw County. Community Development

Free tax assistance program bolsters financial stability for Washtenaw County families amid COVID-19

Emily BendaWednesday, January 20, 2021
In a time when finances are particularly uncertain for many, the United Way of Washtenaw County will continue to provide free tax support to the community this tax season. 
Innovation News Marquan Jackson. Community Development

Ypsi schools' Resiliency Center provides PPE, holiday help to over 300 individuals in first month

Sarah RiggWednesday, January 20, 2021
Located in the former Willow Run High School, the center aims to support the Willow Run area of Ypsilanti Township in the same way Parkridge Community Center supports Ypsilanti's Southside neighborhood.
Innovation News Jerome Stuart Nichols. Entrepreneurship

Ypsilanti hygiene products company sees soaring growth during COVID-19 pandemic

Sarah RiggWednesday, January 20, 2021
Butters Hygienics Co. founder Jerome Stuart Nichols saw his revenue nearly quadruple, and his staff double, in 2020.
Innovation News A flyer for the book club. Entrepreneurship

Ann Arbor SPARK offers free team-building book club for entrepreneurs

Emily BendaWednesday, January 20, 2021
Facilitators will conduct activities and lead discussions on what makes a good leader and how to work with others to achieve success.   
Innovation News Ann Arbor Public Schools logo Kids and Education

Ann Arbor Public Schools plan phased return to in-person learning

Jaishree Drepaul-BruderWednesday, January 20, 2021
In-person learning will be available only to students/families who choose it, and remote learning will still be available.
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Hasini and Harshini Anand are members of Corner Health Center's Youth Leadership Council and mental health advocates.

 


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