Human Services

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
Innovation News YMOW client Marilyn with her dogs, Trixie and Lacey. Healthy Communities

Ypsilanti Meals on Wheels offers grooming, vet care for clients' pets through new grant

Sarah RiggWednesday, July 28, 2021
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
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