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Feature Story Geraldine Powell and Pastor Willie Powell livestream Grace Fellowship Church's Palm Sunday service. Community Development

Ypsi-area churches respond to COVID-19 with virtual worship and expanded community outreach

Sarah RiggTuesday, April 7, 2020
Although recent executive orders have exempted houses of worship from bans on large gatherings, many Ypsilanti-area churches have changed the way they operate during the COVID-19 crisis.
Innovation News Akervall Technologies employees have been working to source necessary materials to create medical face shields. Entrepreneurship

To survive the COVID-19 outbreak, this Saline company is making face shields instead of mouthguards

Emily BendaMonday, April 6, 2020
Akervall's primary product is its Sisu sports mouthguard, and the company couldn't survive months without any orders. So this week it will begin making face shields to address the shortage of personal protective equipment.
Innovation News Ypsilanti Mayor Beth Bashert has volunteered frequently with Ypsilanti Meals on Wheels throughout the COVID-19 crisis. Healthy Communities

Ypsi Meals on Wheels steps up service to seniors during COVID-19 outbreak

Sarah RiggMonday, April 6, 2020
The nonprofit has shifted its operations to reduce drivers' contact with clients while also making sure clients still get the food and social contact that they need.
Feature Story Nathan Coleman hands out Service Industry Family Meals at LIVE. Community Development

Washtenaw County's service industry workers seek solidarity and support during COVID-19 crisis

Jaishree Drepaul-BruderWednesday, April 1, 2020
Servers, bartenders, and others in the industry have been devastated by business closures, and they're working to keep each other afloat through social media, free meals, crowdfunding campaigns, and more.
Feature Story Khadija Wallace hands out meals at Joyful Treats Community Development. Entrepreneurship

Ypsi's small businesses find creative ways to stay alive during COVID-19 shutdowns

Sarah RiggWednesday, April 1, 2020
Business owners are thinking outside the box to stay afloat and support their communities during the unprecedented crisis.
Innovation News Michael Williams, director of the EMU School of Nursing, stands with items collected for donation to St. Joseph Mercy Health System. Healthy Communities

EMU nursing faculty and students join forces with IHA to fight COVID-19

Sarah RiggWednesday, April 1, 2020
Nursing school staff and students are now working at drive-through COVID-19 testing centers in Brighton and Ann Arbor.
Innovation News A child at one of Washtenaw ISD's affiliated partners' early education centers. Kids and Education

Washtenaw ISD coordinates emergency child care for essential workers in COVID-19 crisis

Jaishree Drepaul-BruderWednesday, April 1, 2020
The ISD has taken on a new role in accordance with Gov. Whitmer's executive order requesting intermediate school districts to coordinate with local child care providers to provide emergency child care.
Innovation News United Way logo Community Development

United Way already halfway to $1 million fundraising goal for COVID-19 relief fund

Emily BendaWednesday, April 1, 2020
The funds will be used to help nonprofits meet emerging and critical needs in Washtenaw County due to COVID-19. Donations have ranged from $1 to over $100,000.
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COVID-19 Washtenaw County resource guide

Patrick DunnFriday, March 27, 2020
We'll be updating this list of resources for those seeking food, housing, business support, employment assistance, and more throughout the crisis.
Innovation News AAACF cup Community Development

Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation offers loans to local nonprofits during COVID-19 crisis

Emily BendaWednesday, March 25, 2020
The loans, available in amounts up to $50,000, are meant to cover an agency's operations for up to 180 days at 0% interest. 
Innovation News MANY logo Community Development

Mutual Aid Network of Ypsilanti aims for slow, calm growth during COVID-19 crisis

Sarah RiggWednesday, March 25, 2020
The group's signature program aims to redistribute excess retail products, and it recently donated a large shipment of toilet paper and paper towels. But organizers plan to continue helping people long after the COVID-19 outbreak subsides.
Feature Story Jahshua, Jah'Niya, Jahleel, Jaheem, Najma, Jahn, Melvin, and Jah'Nyla Treadwell. Kids and Education

Resources are available for Ypsi families struggling to teach and feed kids during school closures

Sarah RiggTuesday, March 24, 2020
Across the Ypsi area, families are worrying about how to keep their kids educated, entertained, and fed – but a variety of resources are available to help them through this uncertain time.
Innovation News The Ann Arbor District Library is offering the Bummer Game, a spin on the library's perennially popular Summer Game. Kids and Education

From livestream storytimes to "Bummer Game," local libraries innovate to serve during shutdown

Jaishree Drepaul-BruderTuesday, March 24, 2020
Despite having to shut their doors, local libraries are still committed to being community cornerstones by offering ingenious ways to beat the COVID-19 blues.
Feature Story Hope Clinic's Billy Kangas and Emmeline Weinert. Healthy Communities

Use of pantries and other food resources has increased dramatically in Ypsi this winter. Why?

Sarah RiggWednesday, March 18, 2020
Anecdotal evidence from a variety of providers around Ypsi and Ypsi Township suggest that use of food pantries and other free food resources is up. The reasons for that are complex.
Innovation News Growing Hope's farmhouse. Kids and Education

Growing Hope staff to return to Ypsilanti farmhouse after six months of repairs due to fire

Sarah RiggWednesday, March 18, 2020
Key Growing Hope staff members have been operating out of the Back Office Studio coworking space in downtown Ypsilanti since late September.
Innovation News Washtenaw County Health Department Communications Manager Susan Ringler-Cerniglia gives a virtual media interview on Friday, March 13, to discuss the first two positive COVID-19 cases in Washtenaw County. Healthy Communities

Here's how the Washtenaw County Health Department is responding to COVID-19

Emily BendaTuesday, March 17, 2020
In addition to providing information, the department is now monitoring cases and assisting with ruling out other illnesses before sending samples to be tested.
Feature Story Megan Turriff prepares a school lunch at Eat More Tea. Entrepreneurship

From making school lunches to offering curbside pickup, Ann Arbor businesses respond to COVID-19

Patrick DunnMonday, March 16, 2020
Downtown Ann Arbor was eerily quiet after restaurants, bars, and other businesses were ordered to close Monday afternoon, but activity continued in many establishments – albeit in unusual ways.
Feature Story CultureMakers' Megan Winkel, Jamall Bufford, Omari Rush, Avery Williamson, and Jillian Rosen. Arts and Culture

Meet the CultureMakers, the young leaders working to define culture in Washtenaw County

Jaishree Drepaul-BruderWednesday, March 11, 2020
The group of 17 young Washtenaw County cultural leaders was convened by the nonprofits Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation and CultureSource.
Feature Story Javier Aquino during Contacto Michigan's El Pariente show in downtown Ypsilanti. Arts and Culture

Ypsi's Spanish-language radio station is bridging cultural divides with a sense of fun

Sarah RiggWednesday, March 11, 2020
The Internet radio station features a popular singing DJ, as well as hosts who discuss issues of health, civic engagement, and local social and political issues.
Innovation News Ypsilanti Chili Cookoff flyer Arts and Culture

Ypsi restaurants to compete in chili cookoff benefiting Michigan Firehouse Museum

Sarah RiggWednesday, March 11, 2020
The Great Ypsilanti Chili Cookoff will revive what organizer Jessica French calls "an Ypsilanti institution."
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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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