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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 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
Longform South State Street at I-94. Community Development

Zoning changes aim to create a more walkable, livable community near Ann Arbor's Briarwood Mall

Sabine Bickford BrownWednesday, April 6, 2022
Innovation News A map from Poverty Solutions at the University of Michigan shows Michigan school discipline rates among homeless students. Kids and Education

Ypsi nonprofit uses U-M research to help Michigan school districts prevent expulsions

Sarah RiggWednesday, March 30, 2022
Innovation News Derrick Jackson, director of community engagement at the Washtenaw County Sheriff's Office. Community Development

International conference on "problem-oriented policing" coming to Ann Arbor

Jaishree Drepaul-BruderWednesday, March 30, 2022
Innovation News U-M economists present the 2022 Washtenaw County Economic Outlook report. Economic Development

Washtenaw County Economic Outlook report shows rebounding employment, rising inflation

Jaishree Drepaul-BruderWednesday, March 30, 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 Work & Play Café. Entrepreneurship

New Ypsi Township cafe offers jobs for people with disabilities and inclusive atmosphere for all

Sarah RiggWednesday, March 9, 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 Linette Lao, Yodit Mesfin Johnson, Jessica Letaw, and Deborah Meadows at Bellflower restaurant in Ypsilanti. Community Development

Unbuilding racism: Activists confront injustice in Washtenaw County's built environment

Jaishree Drepaul-BruderWednesday, 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
Longform Valerie Bass and Artie Tomlin. Healthy Communities

Washtenaw County specialists use past experience with mental health, substance use to help others

Sabine Bickford BrownThursday, February 10, 2022
Innovation News The city of Ann Arbor's online survey allows participants to allocate dots representing which projects they'd most like the city to spend American Rescue Plan Act funds on. Community Development

Here's how you can vote on how Ann Arbor spends $24 million in American Rescue Plan Act funds

Sabine Bickford BrownWednesday, February 9, 2022
Longform Sam Killian and Kelly Scott at YDL-Whittaker. Healthy Communities

From teen chats to mindfulness sessions, Ypsilanti District Library offers mental health resources

Sarah RiggWednesday, January 12, 2022
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