Human Services

Longform WeLIVE's Trevonte Thomas and Roger Roper with SURE Moms' Florence Roberson. Healthy Communities

Ypsilanti-founded Community Violence Intervention Team pursues 14 strategies to reduce gun violence

Sarah RiggWednesday, February 15, 2023
Longform The Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion and Deflection (LEADD) team includes representatives of Washtenaw County's Sheriff's Office, Community Mental Health, Prosecutor's Office, and Public Defender's Office, as well as McLain and Winters Law Firm. Community Development

Washtenaw County program connects low-level offenders to community services instead of jail time

Brooke MarshallTuesday, January 31, 2023
Innovation News An art installation in Journey of Faith Christian Church's gallery, where unhoused individuals can sell their work. Healthy Communities

Ann Arbor church's warming center offers art gallery and more for unhoused people

Rylee BarnsdaleWednesday, January 18, 2023
Longform Jessica Ashmore and Stacia Zellner of the Ypsilanti Secret Santa Society. Community Development

Ypsi's Secret Santa Society brightens holiday season for families in need

Rylee BarnsdaleWednesday, November 30, 2022
Development News The future site of the HUB Center. Community Development

Ann Arbor nonprofit to launch community resource center in Ypsi Township

Rylee BarnsdaleWednesday, November 30, 2022
Innovation News Supportive Connections logo Community Development

New Ann Arbor program supports those at risk of becoming involved with criminal justice system

Sabine Bickford BrownWednesday, November 16, 2022
Longform The Ypsilanti District Library's new branch in Superior Township under construction. Community Development

Ypsi District Library preps new branch, expanded programs for women and girls, strategic plan update

Sarah RiggWednesday, August 17, 2022
Longform FedUp executive director Anna Taylor-McCants. Community Development

Ann Arbor-based food truck offers free meals and support for those in need

Jaishree Drepaul-BruderWednesday, May 25, 2022
Innovation News Promotional art for Stamp Out Hunger. Community Development

Stamp Out Hunger drive returns, collecting 87,000 pounds of food for Food Gatherers

Sabine Bickford BrownWednesday, May 18, 2022
Innovation News Barrier Busters expenditures and funding both expanded significantly during the COVID-19 pandemic. Community Development

Network of Washtenaw County social service agencies celebrates 20 years

Sabine Bickford BrownWednesday, April 13, 2022
Innovation News Washtenaw County logo Community Development

New county program will offer ARPA funds to organizations serving under-resourced communities

Jaishree Drepaul-BruderWednesday, March 16, 2022
Longform Shonne Draw, Zawadi Draw, and Bunny Arbaugh at Auntie Yvonne's Community Free Store. Community Development

Ypsi Township mom turns pain into purpose with free thrift shop

Sarah RiggWednesday, March 2, 2022
Innovation News A new grant will allow Food Gatherers to complete countless "dashes" for a year. Healthy Communities

Food Gatherers partners with DoorDash to offer free food delivery for homebound residents

Jaishree Drepaul-BruderWednesday, February 16, 2022
Innovation News Volunteers at Women and Men Working for Change's 2020 holiday dinner. Community Development

Ypsi nonprofit to host free holiday dinner Dec. 23

Sarah RiggWednesday, December 15, 2021
Innovation News Coalition for Re-envisioning Our Safety member Rev. Donnell Wyche. Community Development

Community coalition proposes pilot plan for non-police response in Ann Arbor

Jaishree Drepaul-BruderWednesday, November 24, 2021
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