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Longform WSF member Rudy Flores. Photo courtesy Rudy Flores. Equity

Washtenaw County group aims to improve conditions and fight injustice for Michigan migrant workers

Jaishree Drepaul-BruderWednesday, April 7, 2021
Innovation News Marquan Jackson. Community Development

Ypsi schools' Resiliency Center provides PPE, holiday help to over 300 individuals in first month

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 coronavirus Healthy Communities

Washtenaw County organizations receive over $1 million from state COVID racial disparity task force

Emily BendaWednesday, November 11, 2020
Longform We The People Opportunity Farm founder Melvin Parson. Healthy Communities

From porch food pantries to produce distributions, grassroots efforts address pandemic-era food need

Sarah RiggWednesday, October 21, 2020
Innovation News Alize Asberry Payne. Equity

County task force on COVID-19 and people of color addresses emergency needs and systemic problems

Jaishree Drepaul-BruderWednesday, September 23, 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
Innovation News Self-care kits provided by YPSI: In This Together. Community Development

New initiative provides mental health services, self-care kits, and more for Ypsi-area residents

Sarah RiggWednesday, September 9, 2020
Feature Story Joseph Johnson and Cozine Welch. Community Development

Ann Arbor nonprofit fosters community support for returning citizens, despite added COVID challenges

Jaishree Drepaul-BruderWednesday, June 24, 2020
Feature Story Representatives of Ypsilanti Meals on Wheels, Michigan Ability Partners, and Saline Area Social Service pick up their new vehicles. Transportation

Toyota donates four vehicles to help county nonprofits expand services during pandemic and beyond

Patrick DunnMonday, May 18, 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 United Way logo Community Development

Here's how United Way distributed over $850,000 to those hardest-hit by COVID-19 in Washtenaw County

Patrick DunnTuesday, May 12, 2020
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