Human Services

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 09, 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 09, 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
Innovation News CLN and CAN staff (including executive director Betsy Durant, center) hold up literacy bags. Kids and Education

Ann Arbor nonprofit distributes free kids' books to food pantries during school closures

Patrick DunnMonday, April 20, 2020
Feature Story Hope Clinic's Billy Kangas and Emmeline Weinert. Healthy Communities

Use of pantries and other food resources has increased dramatically in Ypsi this winter. Why?

Sarah RiggWednesday, March 18, 2020
Innovation News Dine and Donate abstract Healthy Communities

Ypsi restaurants host "dine and donate" events to support homeless students

Sarah RiggWednesday, January 29, 2020
Feature Story Shonda Hamilton. Community Development

United Way financial stability programs offer free coaching, tax help, and more for county residents

Jaishree Drepaul-BruderWednesday, November 13, 2019
Feature Story Julie Colbath, Jessica Thompson, and Felicia McCrary at Maize and Blue Cupboard at U of M. Healthy Communities

One-third of students are food insecure. How are our college campuses addressing their needs?

Sarah RiggWednesday, September 25, 2019
Feature Story Washtenaw County community health worker Anne Davis at the Pittsfield Township Farmers Market. Healthy Communities

County program offers prescriptions for free farmers market produce

Jaishree Drepaul-BruderWednesday, July 17, 2019
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