Healthy Communities

Feature Story With funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Ann Arbor YMCA has been distributing produce boxes weekly for families in need during the pandemic. Healthy Communities

With its doors closed, here's how the Ann Arbor YMCA has innovated to serve in new ways

Emily BendaWednesday, July 15, 2020
Innovation News Felicia Brabec. Community Development

Washtenaw County has declared racism a public health crisis. What are the county's next steps?

Jaishree Drepaul-BruderWednesday, July 15, 2020
Feature Story Cherisa Allen. Healthy Communities

For many Ypsi-area residents, recognition of racism as a public health issue is long overdue

Sarah RiggWednesday, July 01, 2020
Feature Story Tricia McTague, an associate professor of sociology at EMU and member of EMU's volunteer sewing cohort, sews masks. Healthy Communities

Ypsilanti city residents encouraged to apply for COVID-19 care packages while supplies last

Sarah RiggWednesday, June 17, 2020
Innovation News Food Gatherers will sponsor 22 Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) sites for children in Washtenaw County from June 22-Aug. 28. Healthy Communities

Food Gatherers expands summer food program to meet increased demand

Emily BendaTuesday, June 16, 2020
Innovation News An image used to promote the petition on social media. Healthy Communities

Petition seeks to keep local bars and restaurants closed to ensure worker and community safety

Jaishree Drepaul-BruderTuesday, June 09, 2020
Feature Story We the People Opportunity Farm manager Marly Spieser-Schneider and executive director Melvin Parson. Community Development

Ypsi nonprofits find new ways to address community needs during pandemic

Sarah RiggWednesday, May 13, 2020
Feature Story Packard Health's COVID-19 testing tent at Perry Early Learning Center on May 8. Healthy Communities

Washtenaw County brings COVID-19 testing to hardest-hit areas in Ypsi, Ypsi Township

Sarah RiggMonday, May 11, 2020
Feature Story Yodit Mesfin Johnson. Community Development

COVID-19 racial disparities in Ypsilanti expose inequities across Washtenaw County

Sarah RiggWednesday, April 15, 2020
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 06, 2020
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 01, 2020
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 01, 2020
Innovation News United Way logo Community Development

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

Emily BendaWednesday, April 01, 2020
Feature Story coronavirus Healthy Communities

COVID-19 Washtenaw County resource guide

Patrick DunnFriday, March 27, 2020
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