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Community foundation's impact investing takes chances on unconventional Washtenaw County projects
Sarah Rigg
Wednesday, June 11, 2025
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Kids and Education
Ambitious Ann Arbor nature playscape to continue growth with support from major new gift
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Wednesday, July 20, 2022
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Mentor2Youth seeks to expand Raising Royalty mentorship program after successful launch
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Wednesday, December 8, 2021
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Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation seeks new Youth Council members
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Wednesday, June 9, 2021
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New partnership offers free rides to vaccines, low-cost rides to essential trips in Washtenaw County
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Monday, May 17, 2021
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Arts and Culture
Local collective to launch zine of women of color's poetry about Ypsilanti
Sarah Rigg
Wednesday, April 21, 2021
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Community Development
Largest-ever gift to Ypsilanti Area Community Fund helps ensure future of six Ypsi organizations
Sarah Rigg
Wednesday, March 24, 2021
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Kids and Education
Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation seeks input from all county youth to guide grantmaking decisions
Emily Benda
Wednesday, December 9, 2020
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Technology and Innovation
New initiatives address Washtenaw County digital divide with public Wi-Fi hotspots, online resources
Jaishree Drepaul-Bruder
Wednesday, December 2, 2020
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Healthy Communities
COVID-19 Washtenaw County resource guide
Patrick Dunn
Friday, March 27, 2020
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Community Development
Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation offers loans to local nonprofits during COVID-19 crisis
Emily Benda
Wednesday, March 25, 2020
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Arts and Culture
Meet the CultureMakers, the young leaders working to define culture in Washtenaw County
Jaishree Drepaul-Bruder
Wednesday, March 11, 2020
Innovation News
Community Development
New report aims to map investment in Washtenaw County, increase investment in undercapitalized areas
Jaishree Drepaul-Bruder
Wednesday, January 8, 2020
Innovation News
Arts and Culture
Poetry project for local women of color to host book release event in Ypsi
Sarah Rigg
Wednesday, November 6, 2019
Innovation News
Healthy Communities
Fund makes public appeal to raise $1 million for supportive housing services in Washtenaw County
Jaishree Drepaul-Bruder
Wednesday, June 19, 2019
Feature Story
Arts and Culture
Y-Fi social art movement challenges Ypsi high schoolers to amplify their voices
Sarah Rigg
Wednesday, May 1, 2019
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Healthy Communities
"Memory Cafes" offer support for people with memory loss and their caregivers
Sarah Rigg
Wednesday, April 17, 2019
Innovation News
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Washtenaw Coordinated Funders award over $4 million to programs addressing inequality
Sarah Rigg
Wednesday, August 15, 2018
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Inaugural Vital Seniors Competition seeks solutions for county's growing senior population
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Wednesday, June 27, 2018
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First Fridays Ypsilanti continues growth through community collaboration in its fifth season
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Wednesday, April 4, 2018
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