Quality Of Life

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
Longform Niyah Carr with her mother Nikia Smith, a former "leader" in the Circles program who now works for Friends In Deed. Community Development

Ypsilanti-based Circles program adds services to help boost families out of poverty during pandemic

Sarah RiggWednesday, January 20, 2021
Longform Jottful founder Dawn Verbrigghe. Entrepreneurship

COVID-19's challenges prompt positive changes in Ann Arbor businesses' workplace culture

Jaishree Drepaul-BruderWednesday, January 13, 2021
Longform Cozine Welch. Community Development

EMU pilot program aims to remove barriers to college education for the formerly incarcerated

Sarah RiggWednesday, January 6, 2021
Feature Story Protestors march through downtown Ann Arbor. Community Development

What gave you hope in Washtenaw County in 2020?

Concentrate staffWednesday, December 16, 2020
Longform Ruth Vanbogelen at Acorn Farmers Market and Cafe in Manchester. Healthy Communities

Here's how a plethora of economic and social factors affect Washtenaw County residents' health

Jaishree Drepaul-BruderWednesday, December 9, 2020
Longform Aubrey Patiño. Community Development

After a big win at the polls, here's what's next for affordable housing in Ann Arbor

Sarah RiggWednesday, November 18, 2020
Feature Story U-M students connect with each other over a Facetime call. Kids and Education

Wolverine Voices: Despite pandemic, U-M students find ways to connect on and off campus

Kashika Chhabra, Corinne Hinson, Paige Leistra, Madeline Simmon, Mason Steere, and Rachel TairWednesday, November 18, 2020
Innovation News YMCA logo Healthy Communities

Ann Arbor YMCA introduces dedicated swim time for LGBTQ+ community

Jaishree Drepaul-BruderWednesday, November 11, 2020
Innovation News coronavirus Healthy Communities

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

Emily BendaWednesday, November 11, 2020
Innovation News October's apple-themed self-care kit included cinnamon sticks, spiced apple tea, crossword pages, chocolates, recipes, a breathing exercise, and instructions for a yoga pose. Healthy Communities

Ypsilanti District Library creates and distributes self-care kits to help patrons relieve stress

Sarah RiggWednesday, October 21, 2020
Longform Marquan Jackson, director of the Family Empowerment Program. Equity

Study finds disparate COVID-19 impacts on jobs, housing, and more for Ypsi-area residents of color

Sarah RiggWednesday, October 14, 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
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