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Longform Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation Vice President for Community Investment Christopher Lemon, CFO Jamie Hunter, President and CEO Shannon Polk, and Impact Investing Manager Frances Todoro-Hargreaves. Community Development

Community foundation's impact investing takes chances on unconventional Washtenaw County projects

Sarah RiggWednesday, June 11, 2025
Feature Story Author Jahshua Treadwell stands at the site of a future community center in Superior Township. Community Development

Community members weigh in on new community center coming to Superior Township

Jahshua TreadwellMonday, June 9, 2025
Longform A rendering of the Equitable Ann Arbor Land Trust's proposal for development on the former University of Michigan Hospital dump site. The proposal would bring 2,165 housing units to the site after environmental remediation. Community Development

Ann Arbor nonprofit's affordability solution: Thousands of new housing units in walkable communities

Drew SaundersTuesday, March 25, 2025
Longform Pexels photo Community Development

Washtenaw County advocates work to end the "invisible" problem of human trafficking

Jaishree DrepaulWednesday, March 12, 2025
Longform Executive Director Alex Plum at Corner Health Center's clothing closet and food pantry. Kids and Education

Ypsi organizations work to support young immigrants under the new Trump administration

Sarah RiggWednesday, March 12, 2025
Innovation News U-M assistant professor Jovan Kamcev places a filter membrane between two electrodes, which measure how well the membrane conducts electricity. This helps his team predict how well it can purify water. Technology and Innovation

U-M researchers develop cheaper, easier method to make seawater safe to drink

Jaishree DrepaulWednesday, February 19, 2025
Innovation News FutureRoot co-founders Jessica A.S. Letaw and Yodit Mesfin Johnson. Equity

Organization launches educational series on racial injustice in land use planning

Clifton Kirkman IIWednesday, January 29, 2025
Longform Todd Crowley, Kieren Berres, and Maddy Tong of FedUp Ministries serving food at the Ypsilanti Freighthouse daytime warming center. Community Development

What would it take to establish an Ypsi homeless shelter?

Sarah RiggWednesday, December 18, 2024
Innovation News Ann Arbor city logo Community Development

Ann Arbor receives federal funds to support young people transitioning out of foster care

Jaishree DrepaulWednesday, December 4, 2024
Longform Michigan Works! Southeast Executive Director Shamar Heron. Community Development

Workers get free tools, uniforms, and more through state program and Michigan Works! Southeast

Jenny Rose RyanWednesday, November 20, 2024
Innovation News EMU President James Smith and "Thankful For You" event planning committee member Connie Ruhl-Smith at last year's drive-through Thanksgiving meal giveaway. Community Development

EMU to offer drive-through Thanksgiving meal giveaway for third year

Rylee BarnsdaleThursday, November 14, 2024
Innovation News Washtenaw County logo Community Development

Washtenaw County receives $4.3m federal grant to address youth homelessness

Jaishree DrepaulWednesday, November 13, 2024
Longform Groundbreaking at the future Eastern Washtenaw Community and Recreation Center. Community Development

Community center coming to site of former Ypsi Township school

Rylee BarnsdaleWednesday, November 6, 2024
Longform SHINE team members Willie Percy, Louis Printup, Leroy Harris and Eric Martin cleaning on Ecorse Road. Community Development

Returning citizens find jobs, support, occupational therapy through Ypsi nonprofit

Rylee BarnsdaleWednesday, October 30, 2024
Longform Youth Art Gallery Executive Director T'Onna Clemons in front of the Youth Art Gallery mural at Community Auto Wash. Arts and Culture

How ARPA funds helped Washtenaw County artists survive the COVID-19 pandemic

Natalia HoltzmanWednesday, October 30, 2024
Innovation News A mock check representing the funds invested in My Future Fund savings accounts so far. Kids and Education

Washtenaw County students receive $1m in free savings accounts – and another $2m is still available

Sarah RiggWednesday, October 23, 2024
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