Human Services

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
Innovation News Staff work a booth outside the Jim Toy Community Center's office. Community Development

Jim Toy Community Center closes physical office, but promises "same level of care and support"

Jaishree Drepaul-BruderWednesday, January 13, 2021
Innovation News Breeda Miller, artistic director of Big Hearted Stories, at last year's event. Community Development

Virtual event benefiting U-M senior service programs seeks storytellers

Jaishree Drepaul-BruderWednesday, January 6, 2021
Innovation News Shelter Association of Washtenaw County staff have embraced the motto "we are Batman" to signify their commitment to be wherever they're needed, whenever they're needed. Healthy Communities

Shelter Association of Washtenaw County hosts virtual 5K to fund emergency shelter during pandemic

Jaishree Drepaul-BruderWednesday, November 11, 2020
Innovation News An excerpt from a Shakespeare in Prison activity pack. Arts and Culture

During COVID, Shakespeare in Prison program stays connected to Pittsfield Township inmates via mail

Jaishree Drepaul-BruderWednesday, October 28, 2020
Longform Shamar Herron (in red cap) speaks, surrounded by Nate Frazier, Paul Hickman, and Melvin Parson. Equity

"Getting Real About Race" event challenges Washtenaw County to identify and address racial disparity

Patrick DunnTuesday, October 20, 2020
Feature Story Trish Cortes, executive director of Washtenaw County Community Mental Health. Healthy Communities

Washtenaw County grapples with COVID-19's "perfect storm" for mental health

Jaishree Drepaul-BruderWednesday, September 9, 2020
Development News A graphic from the committee's report, showing Ypsilanti's declining housing vacancy rate. Community Development

Committee to present recommendations for improving housing affordability and accessibility in Ypsi

Sarah RiggWednesday, July 15, 2020
Feature Story Groundcover logo Community Development

Drive seeks old cell phones for poor and homeless people to use during pandemic

Patrick DunnWednesday, May 20, 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 The New West Willow Neighborhood Association will be converting its Little Free Library to a little free food pantry. Community Development

Ypsi neighborhood watches offer online meetings, resident checkups, mini food pantry during pandemic

Sarah RiggWednesday, April 22, 2020
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