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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 Participants at an outreach event hosted by the Coalition for Re-Envisioning Our Safety. Community Development

Washtenaw County community coalition plans to create unarmed, non-police crisis response program

Jaishree Drepaul-BruderWednesday, 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
Longform Engage@EMU's Denise Jimenez and Tyler Calhoun. Community Development

Growing out of pandemic, Engage@EMU resource guide transforms into long-term community asset

Sarah RiggWednesday, February 16, 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
Innovation News Elevation Youth participants collect winter clothing for the organization's 2020 coat drive. Community Development

Ypsilanti youth arts nonprofit uses pop-up shop to fund winter coats for those in need

Sarah RiggWednesday, November 17, 2021
Longform Shelter Association of Washtenaw County executive director Daniel Kelly. Community Development

County mental health millage funds new supportive housing programs

Sarah RiggWednesday, November 10, 2021
Longform Hope Clinic food program manager Emmeline Weinert. Community Development

Two Ypsilanti nonprofits create new solutions for clients' baby care needs

Sarah RiggWednesday, November 3, 2021
Innovation News Washtenaw County logo Technology and Innovation

Washtenaw County plans to fully eliminate digital divide with new funding

Jaishree Drepaul-BruderWednesday, September 29, 2021
Longform CARES staff members Tamera Lewis, Scott Leeman, Anthony Bass, and Melisa Tasker. Healthy Communities

New Ypsilanti facility provides safe space for those experiencing mental health crisis

Sarah RiggWednesday, September 22, 2021
Innovation News Packard Health's new location. Healthy Communities

Packard Health to expand services in long-needed new location

Jeanne HodeshWednesday, September 15, 2021
Innovation News A participant at last year's Over the Edge event prepares to rappel down the Graduate Hotel. Community Development

Ypsi nonprofit's fundraiser offers donors chance to rappel down Ann Arbor's Graduate Hotel

Jaishree Drepaul-BruderTuesday, September 14, 2021
Innovation News Left to right, students Goddess Smith and Louisa Stuhee; facilitator Angela Knight; and students Connor Sabo-LaPorte, Jaylin Wilson, and Elvin Sahijdak at the first youth data collection meeting for the One Love Symposium. Community Development

Washtenaw County-based symposium to create certification path for human services professionals

Sarah RiggWednesday, August 25, 2021
Innovation News Washtenaw County logo Community Development

Ann Arbor, Washtenaw County partner to fund projects addressing racism, poverty, and trauma

Jaishree Drepaul-BruderWednesday, August 11, 2021
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